Private Investigator Advice Podcast

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In this video, we discuss the different dangers involved with being a private investigator and the different types of investigations that may bring more danger than others.

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Private Investigator Advice Products Mentioned:

Investigator Bundle

 Surveillance Notebook - (Green)

(Mountain Cover)

(Unicorn Cover)

 Want to Become a PI Book 

In this episode, we discuss whether pretexting is unethical or illegal.

You can read about this topic in more detail here - Is Pretexting Illegal or Unethical?

P.I. Book - Want to Become a Private Investigator?

P.I. Investigator Bundle

Personal Development is incredibly instrumental and important for investigators that have aspirations of moving up within an investigation company or even starting their own business. I share the importance, 3 outcomes of personal development, and some resources to get you started.

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Private Investigator Advice Products Mentioned:

Investigator Bundle - 

Surveillance Notebook - (Green) 

(Mountain Cover) - 

(Unicorn Cover) -

Want to Become a PI Book - 

The Speed of Trust - 

5 Levels of Leadership -

Developing the Leaders Around You - 

5 Love Languages - 

How to Win Friends and Influence People - 

Twelve Pillars - 

There are plenty of books floating around for private investigators. Some have been written by investigators and some have not. I tend to trust the books written by investigators. With that being said, I share books that will help you build your skill set and soft skills so you can be the best version of you and grow in the industry. Below are the books and ads discussed in the video.

Private Investigator Advice Products Mentioned: Investigator Bundle 

Surveillance Notebook - (Green)

(Mountain Cover)

(Unicorn Cover)

Want to Become a PI Book 

51 Dirty Tricks Bad Guys Really Hate

Ego is the Enemy 

Complete Idiots Guide to Private Investigating 

Pretext Playbook 

The Speed of Trust 

The California Private Investigator Legal Manual 

Go for No 

How to Start a Private Investigation Business: A Proven Blueprint for Success

Sleuthing 101: Background Checks and the Law 

Private Investigator Legal Pocket Guide 

Navigating the Legal Minefield of Private Investigations 

Building a Story Brand 

5 Levels of Leadership

Developing the Leader Within You 2.0

Practical Aspects of Interview and Interrogation 

The Five Minute Journal 

This episode discusses how technology has evolved and made conducting investigations much more effortless. 

Private Investigator Advice Products Mentioned: Investigator Bundle - 

Surveillance Notebook - (Green)

(Mountain Cover) - https://amzn.to/39CwtdI

(Unicorn Cover) 

Want to Become a PI Book 

Items Discuss in this Podcast

Drones - https://amzn.to/3AqgzOB

GPS Device - https://amzn.to/3ArVBi6

GPS Navigation - https://amzn.to/3P3v5jh

Power Bank - https://amzn.to/3RePGmw

Spy Pen - 

Zetta Camera - https://amzn.to/3yJVNIw

In this episode, I share several ways to try to stay cool during surveillance assignments.

Private Investigator Advice Products Mentioned: Investigator Bundle - 

Surveillance Notebook - (Green)

(Mountain Cover) - https://amzn.to/39CwtdI

(Unicorn Cover) 

Want to Become a PI Book 

Products Mentioned In this podcast:

ICY Breeze Pro 

Model x-8

Bladeless Fan

 Portable Hand Held Fan 

I am glad to be back podcasting and providing value for investigators all over the world. Tanner Rutledge of Rutledge Investigations provides a ton of value you for you no matter where you are in your investigation business.  This in an interview and collaboration that Tanner and I have been talking about for about a year. 

Below are links to products from PI Advice

"NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

P.I. Resource Page-https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/resources/

Tanner Rutledge is a 14 year veteran of the Private Investigations industry. He currently owns and operates Rutledge Investigations, a boutique firm located in Chattanooga, TN specializing in child custody and legal investigations. Tanner is also the host of The Covert Investigator Podcast Tanner has an extensive background in sales and customer success, and has modified and tailored the sales strategies he’s picked up in other industries to increase revenue in his PI business.

In this interview you are gonna hear about:

How he became a PI

How he got involved in Child Custody and Legal Investigations

What type of marketing he does

Different types of marketing with different clients

Good closing percentages (I was surprised by this one)

Common objections by future clients

When to bring up money

How to overcome the money objection

And much more..

In this podcast, I discuss what some companies are doing now to get investigators to go from being a subcontractor to an employee. They just don't do it in a way that I agree with.

Below are links to products from PI Advice

"NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

PI Health Page -https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/investigator-health/

P.I. Resource Page-https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/resources/

The original article can be found at - https://wp.me/p25cZL-1yP

I finished this podcast and realized that all I really focused on was what men would wear for the most part. Please, female investigators please add what you wear for investigative assignments in the comments for the youtube video or article.

"NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

PI Health Page -

https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/investigator-health/

P.I. Resource Page-

https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/resources/

For the original article - https://wp.me/p25cZL-1sp

I do a lot of reviews. I always try to review devices that private investigators can use in one way or another. It may be for the office or it may be obvious like a spy camera.

Either way as time passes it is always good to reflect on those items and tell you if I still use them or not.

 
"NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

PI Health Page -

https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/investigator-health/

P.I. Resource Page-

https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/resources/

Whether the consciously think about it or unconsciously, these are questions people ask themselves before purchasing from you.

Have a great day and see you on the next one!

For giveaway information go here-

https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/giveaway/

Super Bundle (LIMITED TIME) https://gum.co/dUlL

The original article can be found here- https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/night-surveillance-struggle-real/

In this podcast, I discuss some night surveillance struggles as well as provide a few tips that may help with night surveillance. This is also the 100th podcast episode.

For giveaway information go here- https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/giveaway/

Super Bundle (LIMITED TIME) https://gum.co/dUlL

https://gum.co/dUlL

Thank you all for being there through the first 100 podcasts!

The original article can be found here- https://wp.me/p25cZL-1kh

In this podcast I discuss how I was able to live on an employee salary for many years. Things have changed over the years and I discuss how private investigators are currently living off an employee salary.

"NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

PI Health Page -https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/investigator-health/

P.I. Resource Page-https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/resources/

Start an investigation company - https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/45-how-to-start-a-private-investigation-company/

The original article can be found here - https://wp.me/p25cZL-1k8

This topic stemmed from a question regarding physical or phone pretexting. I sort of changed the direction of the question which was a better question to consider.

In this private investigator podcast I discuss being a student as a private investigator and how to be one throughout your career and life.

"NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

PI Health Page -https://www.privateinvestigatoradvice...

P.I. Resource Page- https://www.privateinvestigatoradvice...

The original article can be found here - https://wp.me/p25cZL-1wI

In this private investigator podcast I discuss being a student as a private investigator and how to be one throughout your career and life.

PI Health Page (mentioned in podcast)-

https://www.privateinvestigatoradvice...

P.I. Resource Page- https://www.privateinvestigatoradvice...

Jim Rhon - https://www.jimrohn.com/

"NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

There is more to evaluating a surveillance investigator then just video percentage.

The original article can be found here - https://wp.me/p25cZL-1h6 

Here is the link to the P.I. Health Page - https://wp.me/P25cZL-1wc

"NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

Sponsor Website Link- http://firstdefendertacticalgear.com/

Badge unboxing - https://youtu.be/2IRqCoOozmA

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

There is more to evaluating a surveillance investigator then just video percentage. The original article can be found here - https://wp.me/p25cZL-1h6

This is just part one and part two will be linked in here as soon as it is completed.

Here is the link to the P.I. Health Page - https://wp.me/P25cZL-1wc

"NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

Sponsor Website Link- http://firstdefendertacticalgear.com/ Badge

unboxing - https://youtu.be/2IRqCoOozmA

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

The article can be found here- https://wp.me/p25cZL-1vU

This is the story I have held onto for a very long time. Waiting for the right time to share it. And after I spoke with a private investigator that had his plates ran by someone he was following, I thought it was a good time.

"NEW" Workers Comp Guide/Template bundle- https://gum.co/ZECWv

Sponsor Website Link- http://firstdefendertacticalgear.com/

Badge unboxing - https://youtu.be/2IRqCoOozmA

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

The article can be found here - https://wp.me/p25cZL-1gt NEW!!!!

The Workers Compensation Guide/Template Bundle - https://gum.co/ZECWv

In this podcast I discuss an overview of what a claims investigator's responsibilities would be while working for an investigation company. I share a few stories and share some of the good and bad things about this version of the industry.

Sponsor Website Link- http://firstdefendertacticalgear.com/

Badge unboxing - https://youtu.be/2IRqCoOozmA

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

Audible free trial - https://www.audibletrial.com/pia

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the show.

In this podcast I discuss what a good video percentage would be for a surveillance investigator. The original article can be found here - https://wp.me/p25cZL-1fV

Sponsor Website Link- http://firstdefendertacticalgear.com/

Badge unboxing - https://youtu.be/2IRqCoOozmA

For the investigator template bundle - https://gum.co/PSwpu

Surveillance template only - https://gum.co/aVZg

Retainer agreement only- https://gum.co/DAOpC

Audible free trial - https://www.audibletrial.com/pia

Thank you so much for watching and supporting the show.