PI Perspectives

Episode 161: Intro: Welcome to PI-Perspectives, this week Skopenow’s Dean Cornelison returns to give us some updates on the platform. Skopenow has taken some real jumps forward this year and they are getting ready to release version 4.0. Dean comes from an investigator background and has some great insight. Please welcome Dean and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Dean on Linkedin : Dean Cornelison https://www.skopenow.com/ PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://jtpalmerassociates.com/ https://www.skopenow.com/

Episode 160: Intro: Welcome to PI-Perspectives. Today we bring you the last installment for this year’s OSMOSIS conference in St. Pete Florida from October 16th through 18th. This episode we welcome Arno Reuser and Rachel Kronenfeld. Arno is discussing his own methodology and Rachel will be discussing how to find Social Media account users. We are heading down the finish line with only a few more weeks until the conference kicks off. Please welcome our first guest, Arno Reuser and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g OSMOSIS SPEAKERS: https://osmosiscon.com/speakers/ Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ OSINT LIVE: https://www.skopenow.com/osint-live https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://orep.org/private-investigator-insurance/ https://jtpalmerassociates.com/ https://piinstitute.com/

Episode 159: Intro: Welcome to PI-Perspectives, this week we welcome back long time PI, Peter Psarouthakis Peter built a career in investigations and serving in many associations. He is winding down his full-time career and is here to talk about that experience. Please welcome Peter and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Peter on Linkedin : Peter Psarouthakis PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://orep.org/private-investigator-insurance/ https://www.nali.com/ https://investigationeducation.com/

Episode 158: Welcome to PI-Perspectives. Today we bring you the next installment for this year’s OSMOSIS conference in St. Pete Florida from October 16th through 18th. This episode we welcome Peter Warmka, Kara Galles and Allison Sullivan Peter is talking about the Deepfakes and AI, Kara discusses foreign language and OSINT and Allison will be on an OSINT expert panel discussing trends and threats. Please welcome our first guest, Peter Warmka and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g OSMOSIS SPEAKERS: https://osmosiscon.com/speakers/ Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ OSINT LIVE: https://www.skopenow.com/osint-live https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://orep.org/private-investigator-insurance/ https://www.nciss.org/ https://investigationeducation.com/

Episode 157: Welcome to PI-Perspectives and we hope you are having a great Labor Day. We all work so hard in this industry and we are sure there are some folks working today building cases. Today Matt welcomes Dan Collins from Massachusetts. We're continuing the theme of criminal investigations and today we are getting Dan’s take on Post-Conviction investigations. These are the type of cases that can keep you up at night for sure. Let’s get in to it. Please welcome Dan Collins and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Dans Email: [email protected] Dan on Linkedin : Daniel Collins PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://orep.org/private-investigator-insurance/ https://www.nali.com/ https://www.skopenow.com/ https://piinstitute.com/

Episode 156: Welcome to PI-Perspectives. Today we bring you the next installment for this year’s OSMOSIS conference in St. Pete Florida from October 16th through 18th. This episode we welcome Chris Poulter, Mariel Klosterman and Buddy Jericho. Chris is Talking about the Dark Web, Mariel continues to talk to us about Sock Puppets in detail and Buddy dives into the world of sex trafficking and OSINT. Please welcome our first guest, Chris Poulter and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g OSMOSIS SPEAKERS: https://osmosiscon.com/speakers/ Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.nciss.org/

Episode 155: Welcome to PI-Perspectives. Matt is bringing back Episode 48 with John Lajoie. John, the former National Director for NALI, passed away a few weeks ago and we wanted to reintroduce our listeners to him. He was an amazing story teller and one of the best in the business. Let’s jump right in to Episode 48. Please welcome John Lajoie and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://orep.org/private-investigator-insurance/ https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://piinstitute.com/

Episode 154: Welcome to PI-Perspectives. Today we begin our look into this year’s OSMOSIS conference in St. Pete Florida from October 16th through 18th. This episode we welcome Billy Rodgers and Paraben’s Amber Schroader. Billy dives in to Web 3.0 and Amber is talking about OSINT and gaming communities. Please welcome these outstanding speakers and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Amber & Billy Email : [email protected], [email protected], OSMOSIS SPEAKERS: https://osmosiscon.com/speakers/ Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://investigationeducation.com/

Episode 153: Intro: Welcome to PI-Perspectives. Today we knock another guest off of Matt’s hit list. We welcome the amazing Brandon Perron to the show. If you do criminal investigations, you know the name. Brandon is one of the most well-respected criminal investigator instructors out there. Get ready for a great episode. Please welcome Brandon Perron and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Barndon email: [email protected] Harvey on Linkedin: Brandon Perron Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://orep.org/private-investigator-insurance/ https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://piinstitute.com/

Episode 152: Welcome to PI-Perspectives. This week Matt welcomes Harvey Morse. Harvey is the expert on Genealogical research and has worked on some real high-profile cases. His family has been in the business over 3 generations. Harvey also formed FAPI, The Florida Association on Professional Investigators. They have a great Free conference coming up at the end of the month. Please welcome Harvey Morse and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Harvey email: [email protected] Harvey on Linkedin: Harvey Morse https://www.bestpi.com/harveyemorse https://www.myfapi.org/2022-Conference Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads https://orep.org/private-investigator-insurance/ https://www.tali.org/ https://investigationeducation.com/

Episode 151: Welcome to show 151. As private Investigators from time to time, we get dragged in to the spot light of big news worthy cases. Our next guest has made a career out of it. Today we welcome Ellis Armistead and he has the low down on the dos and don'ts when it comes to high profile cases. It’s a tough balancing act and it's easy to get seduced into the circus. There is none better at managing this craziness than Ellis. Please welcome Ellis Armistead and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Ellis email: [email protected] Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads https://orep.org/private-investigator-insurance/ https://www.tali.org/

Episode 150: Welcome to show 150. Can you believe we have made it this far? Thank you for your consistent support. Today our friend Brianne joseph returns to promote her show on VH1 and her marketing program for new investigators. Please welcome, Sly Fox Investigator, Brianne Jospeh and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Brianne Email: [email protected] Marketing training: https://www.privateinvestigatormentorship.com/ Sponsors: https://piinstitute.com/ https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads https://www.tali.org/ https://orep.org/private-investigator-insurance/

Episode 149: Welcome to PI-Perspectives. On July 4th, our country once again faced the horrors of an active shooter situation in Chicago, Illinois. At least 6 people were killed and over 30 were injured. Matt reached out to Mike Julian, the founder of the ALIVE program that teaches people how to survive these situations. Mike actually is doing instructor training on July 21st and 22nd. The course is live in MAryland or via Zoom. If you have the desire to become an instructor and teach people as a paid consultant, you should consider registering. The information is in the show notes. Please welcome, Mike Julian and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Mike Email: [email protected] A.L.I.V.E. website https://activeshootersurvivaltraining.com/ Instructor course https://activeshootersurvivaltraining.com/become-a-certified-alive-instructor/ Online training https://activeshootersurvivaltraining.com/online-active-shooter-training-courses/ Book https://activeshootersurvivaltraining.com/product/10-minutes-live-surviving-an-active-shooter-using-alive-book/ Sponsors: https://piinstitute.com/ https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://www.nciss.org/ https://www.skopenow.com/

Episode 148: Welcome to PI-Perspectives. This week, Kelly Riddle returns to discuss one of his specialties, Nursing home Investigations. Kelly and Matt both have a good amount of experience doing this kind of work and the guys really jump into the topic. If you are interested in getting involved in this work, this is a great episode to check out. Please welcome Kelly Riddle and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Kelly Email: [email protected] https://www.kelmarglobal.com/ Sponsors: https://piinstitute.com/ https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://orep.org/ https://www.skopenow.com/

Episode 147: This week on PI-Perspectives we are trying something a bit different. Matt welcomes P.I. Mark Askins. Mark is based out of Washington State and does work with a great non-profit called Miracle Messages. Find out how an investigator can help homeless people reconnect with their loved ones Please welcome Mark Askins and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Mark Email: [email protected] Website: https://www.miraclemessages.org/ Sponsors: https://investigationeducation.com/ https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://orep.org/ https://www.skopenow.com/

Episode 146: Welcome to this week’s episode of Pi-perspectives. Education expert Rory McMahon joins us today to talk about some new education opportunities available for investigators. You have heard his business Investigator Education Consultants advertise on many of our episodes. If you have seen Rory teach at a conference or if you have taken his classes, you know his passion. Make sure you check out a cool offer on IEC advertisement during our break. Please welcome Rory McMahon and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Rory Email: [email protected] Rory site: https://investigationeducation.com/ Sponsors: https://investigationeducation.com/ https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.conflictinternational.com/ https://orep.org/ https://www.nali.com/

Episode 145: Welcome to this week’s episode of Pi-perspectives. We have a great guest today. Author and podcaster, Nancy Rommellman joins us today to discuss her experience with Investigative journalism and how she covers hot button issues in our country. If you follow Nancy on twitter, you know she is not afraid to state her opinion. Please welcome Nancy Rommellman and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Nancy on Twitter: NancyRomm Podcast: https://paloma-media.simplecast.com/episodes/entanglements-nancy-rommelmann-and-sarah-hepola-take-on-hollywood-AvgVTHt Nancy books etc: http://www.nancyrommelmann.com/ Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.skopenow.com/ https://orep.org/ https://www.nali.com/

Episode 144: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. Friend of the show, George Gergis returns on this episode. Today Matt and George are talking about Standards and practices. George is on a crusade to raise the professionalism of this industry. This is a great episode, especially for those just getting started or in business for less than a few years. Please welcome George Gergis and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g George’s Email: [email protected] George on Linkedin: George Gergis https://indianainvestigators.com/ Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.skopenow.com/ https://orep.org/

Episode 143: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. Today we welcome Illinois Investigator Dean Gluth. Dean is one of the few investigators in the country that specialize in Debugging. In this episode you will get a little taste of how this technology works. Listen up and listen in, lets welcome Dean Gluth and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Dean’s Email: [email protected] Dean on Linkedin: Dean Gluth www.thedebuggingexperts.com Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://piinstitute.com/ https://satellitepi.com/ https://www.nciss.org/

Episode 142: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. This week, we welcome back Jim Nanos from PI- gear. Matt and Jim catch up regarding the Nj state Association and DMV and then talk about the state of Investigator gear in 2022. Let’s jump right into this episode. Please welcome Jim Nanos and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Jim Email: [email protected] Jim on Linkedin: James Nanos www.pigear.com Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://orep.org/ https://investigationeducation.com/ https://www.nciss.org/

Episode 141: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. Today matt is kicking it old school. We have a solo episode and its audio only. Matt talks about avoiding burnout. As a business owner or as a field investigator or researcher, burnout is a real danger in this industry. Let’s jump right in and tackle this tough topic. Please welcome your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://satellitepi.com/ https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.redlineforensic.studio/

Episode 140: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. What the heck is the Metaverse? Matt welcomes PI, Scot Walker to come on and discuss the trends of the industry and how the shift to the metaverse has changed best practices. This is just a great episode, with some great info. Please welcome Scot Walker and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Scot Walker Info: Linkedin: Scot Walker Email: [email protected] https://www.linkedin.com/in/scotwalker1811/ https://www.linkedin.com/company/walker-private-investigations/?viewAsMember=true https://www.walkerinvestigations.page/home Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://satellitepi.com/ https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.nali.com/

Episode 139: Intro: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. We have a great show today. Bree Jones from Redline Forensics joins us to discuss how Animations are used for litigation. This is a great tool that investigators can recommend for use on big cases. Bree is also a great resource for video enhancements. Let’s jump right in with Bree Jones and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier. Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Bree Jones Info: Linkedin: Bree Jones Email: [email protected] https://www.redlineforensic.studio/ Sponsors: https://www.skopenow.com/ https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.redlineforensic.studio/ https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.nciss.org/

Episode 138: Intro: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. Today we welcome back Certified Fraud Examiner and Private Investigator, Leah Weitholter. Leah is releasing an incredible book this week called Data Sleuth. She joins us today to talk about how you can become a data Sleuth and how you can use some great research methods on any type of investigative work. Please welcome Leah Weitholter and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Leah Weitholter Info: Linkedin: Leah Weitholter Email: [email protected] https://www.workmanforensics.com/ https://www.amazon.com/Data-Sleuth-Accounting-Engagements-Investigations/dp/1119834384?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=data+sleuth+book Sponsors: https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://orep.org/ https://satellitepi.com/ https://www.iecoit.com/

Episode 137: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. Today we have a real interesting show. Investigator/Attorney, Web Beardon returns and we discuss DARPA and FARA. There are things to know if you are working for any Foreign Corporations. This has been a real hot button topic lately with several investigators arrested by the government for working for foreign shell corporations that are actually owned by foreign governments. Let’s join the guys and jump into this important topic. Please welcome Wes Beardon and your host, Private Investigators, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Wes Bearden Info: Linkedin: Wes Bearden Email: [email protected] Sponsors: https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://orep.org/ https://satellitepi.com/ https://www.iecoit.com/

Episode 136: Intro: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. Today, we welcome Jan Barefoot back to the program. We discuss how to investigate Capital Murder cases. Jan has over 30 years' experience handling these cases and is a wealth of knowledge. Please welcome Jan Barefoot and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Jan Barefoot Info: Linkedin: Jan Barefoot Email: [email protected] Sponsors: https://www.skopenow.com/ https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://piinstitute.com/ https://satellitepi.com/ https://www.redlineforensic.studio/

Episode 134: Intro: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. Matt is still recovering from his Intellenet trip to Las Vegas trip last week. Traveling delays did not permit him time to record an episode. We decided to dip back into 2020 and bring you one of the most listened to episodes of the year. Matt did a round table with Neil Cadell, Jimmy Mesis, Mike Dores and Kelly Riddle. It’s a great episode and worth brushing up on. Please welcome our Roundtable guests and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier. Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://www.nciss.org/ https://investigationeducation.com/

Episode 133: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. Today, Cynthia Hetherington is back to talk OSINT. Cynthia is known as one of the best OSINT trainers and she also runs the Hetherington Group. Today we chat about her latest venture, the OSINT Academy and the OSINT Institute. Please welcome Cynthia Hetherington and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Cynthia Hetherington Info: Linkedin: Cynthia Hetherington Email: [email protected] https://www.hetheringtongroup.com/about/cynthia-hetherington/ Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads https://piinstitute.com/ https://satellitepi.com/

Episode 132: Intro: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. Our guest today is the amazing, Marcy Phelps. Marcy is known in this industry as an expert in Asset searches and Due Diligence. She speaks at conferences and has a great set of training videos. Today we are talking about Assets searches. Let’s get to it. Please welcome Marcy Phelps and host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Marcy Phelps Info: Linkedin: Marcy Phelps Email: [email protected] www.marcyphelps.com/training or www.illumeo.com/users/marcy-phelps Use coupon code Phelps10 at checkout for 10% discount Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.nciss.org/ https://investigationeducation.com/

Episode 132: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. Today we welcome back Georgia PI, Alex Chilton from CGA Solutions. Alex has spent the last year creating the first annual S.L.I.C. conference for investigators and security professionals. Let’s join the guys and find out about this great event on March 16th and 17th. Stick around to the end to win a chance to attend the conference for free. Please welcome Alex Chilton and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Alex Chilton Info: Linkedin: Alex Chilton Email: [email protected] Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://jtpalmerassociates.com/ https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-annual-security-licensed-investigator-conference-slic-tickets-200173693907?aff=erelexpmlt https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads

Episode 131: Welcome to Pi- perspectives. Today we welcome Florida PI, Mark Murnan. Mark is the 2nd half of investigators in cars drinking coffee YouTube series. His better half, Wendy also starts in the show. Today matt and Mark tackle Video Statement taking and the challenges new technology brings when using that format. The guys discuss the pros and cons of trying to implement this new tool for your investigator’s toolbox. All joking aside, this is some great content, please welcome Mark Murnan and your host, Private Investigator, Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Mark Murnan Info: Linkedin: Mark Murnan Email: [email protected], Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://jtpalmerassociates.com/ https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.eventbrite.com/e/first-annual-security-licensed-investigator-conference-slic-tickets-200173693907?aff=erelexpmlt

Episode 130: Welcome to Pi- Perspectives. Today, we have a great show. We are talking about the ALIVE active Shooter training program with Michael Julian. Mike is a PI in California and will be one of the speakers at the Intellenet conference in Vegas next month. Mike has been working in this industry since he was 16 years old and has a great perspective on the industry. Please welcome Michael Julian and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Michael Julian Info: Linkedin: Michael julian Email: [email protected] https://sociatap.com/ALIVEActiveShooter/ https://www.cali-pi.org/events Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://investigationeducation.com/ https://www.skopenow.com/

Episode 129: Intro: Today is our Valentine’s day episode of PI- Perspectives. Javier Leiva, the host of the Pretend podcast, joins us today. Javier’s program explores people’s need to pretend that they are someone they are not. He’s had some great episodes and his show is worth a listen. Today we focus on con artists and romance scams. Get ready for a fun look into some crazy cases. Please welcome Javier Leiva and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Javier Leiva Info: Linkedin: Javier Leiva Email: [email protected] Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.nciss.org/ Registration is required to attend NCISS Open Town Hall Meeting. Feel free to share with other professionals in our industry. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Feb 15, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: NCISS Open Town Hall Webinar Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uFZ5Aq4sTAaWg4U0zHW_cQ https://piinstitute.com/ https://www.skopenow.com/ https://cga-solutions.com/events/

Episode 128: Intro: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI- Perspectives. Sticking to the issue of death cases, on this episode we speak with Colorado’s own Rachel Roberts. Rachel recently helped achieve a big legal victory based on creating a time line, The use of technology and investigative skill helped her overturn a murder conviction due to an apparent suicide. She also discusses her experience of testifying during Covid. Please welcome Rachel Roberts and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Rachel Roberts Info: Linkedin: Rachel Roberts Email: [email protected] Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.nciss.org/ Registration is required to attend NCISS Open Town Hall Meeting. Feel free to share with other professionals in our industry. You are invited to a Zoom webinar. When: Feb 15, 2022 02:00 PM Eastern Time (US and Canada) Topic: NCISS Open Town Hall Webinar Register in advance for this webinar: https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_uFZ5Aq4sTAaWg4U0zHW_cQ https://piinstitute.com/ https://jtpalmerassociates.com/ https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads

Episode 127: Intro: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI- Perspectives. Today we are talking about Wrongful Death investigations. Celebrated New York attorney, David Oddo joins the program to give us an update on the state of trials post COVID and to discuss Wrongful death cases. Let’s sit with the guys and jump in to this topic. Please welcome David Oddo and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g David Oddo Info: Linkedin: David Oddo Email: [email protected] Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://satellitepi.com/ https://www.nali.com/ https://www.skopenow.com/ https://investigationeducation.com/

Episode 126: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI- Perspectives. We have a very special show. Former NYPD Chief of Department, Terence Monahan joins us today. Terry had an impressive 40-year career with NYPD. He retired in 2021 and is now working in the world of Crypto-currency investigations. The guys will discuss the ins and outs of this type of investigative work. Please join Retired Chief Terry Monahan and your host Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Terence Monahan Info: Linkedin: Terence Monahan Email: [email protected] Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://satellitepi.com/ https://cga-solutions.com/ https://www.skopenow.com/ https://piinstitute.com/

Episode 125: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI- Perspectives. On Sunday January 9th, 2022 a deadly fire broke out in an apartment building in the Bronx, NY. 19 people lost their lives in this senseless tragedy. Today we welcome back Leo Vrionedes, a NY attorney who will discuss the liability in this accident and give some tips on how to investigate cases like these. Please welcome Leo and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Leo Vrionedes Info: Linkedin: Leandros Vrionedes Email: [email protected] Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://nalionline.org/events/nali-virtual-training-2022/ https://www.iecoit.com/ https://satellitepi.com/ https://securefbidirectory.com/ https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads

Episode 124: Welcome to this week’s episode of PI- Perspectives. Sandline Global’s Robert Fried is our guest today. Rob is a computer forensics specialist and today we are talking about Emails. Rob also writes a regular column for PI Magazine. Let’s join the guys and jump into the world of email forensics. Please welcome Robert Fried and your host Private Investigator, Matt Spaier. Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Robet Fried Info: Linkedin: Robert Fried Email: [email protected] Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://piinstitute.com/ https://satellitepi.com/ https://securefbidirectory.com/

Episode 123: Welcome to 20-22. We kick off the year in a big way. January is Sex Traffic awareness month and we are doing our part with this episode. Today we welcome, Bazzel Baz. Baz is a former CIA Intelligence Special Operations Group Officer, a Citadel graduate, recipient of the Intelligence Commendation Medal and a former counter-terrorism officer in the U.S. Marine Corps. He created the Association for the Recovery of Children and leads the effort to recovered missing and exploited children all over the world. This is an amazing episode. Please welcome Baz and your host Private Investigator, Matt Spaier. Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Bazzel Baz info: Email: [email protected] http://bazzel-baz.com/ https://www.recoveryofchildren.org/ Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://piinstitute.com/ https://jtpalmerassociates.com/ https://satellitepi.com/

Episode 122: Welcome to the last episode of 2021. What a year it has been. So many ups and downs. Today Matt is flying solo. We take a look at 2021 and talk about some good ways to prepare for 2022. Matt also talks about the PI Magazine award for Investigator of the Year. Lets get down to business and check in on your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://piinstitute.com/

Episode 121: Welcome to this week’s episode of Pi-Perspectives. Our guest today is John Swanson. Matt met John a few weeks about at the Maryland state Association event. Shout out to Caitlin Kelly who suggested that Matt and John should chat. We are talking Accident Video Enhancement and other video technology. Please welcome John Swanson and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier. Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com John on Linkedin: John Swanson John Email: [email protected] SEA Limited website: https://sealimited.com/about-us PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://piinstitute.com/

Episode 120: Welcome to this week’s episode of Pi-Perspectives. Today we welcome Samantha Santiago. Samantha worked for many years for the CIA and in 2019 she opened up business as a PI In Texas. Samantha specializes in Social Media investigations and has a passion for Criminal cases. Today’s show is Audio only. She breaks down how she was able to transition into a private business. Please welcome Samantha Santiago and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Samantha on Linkedin: Samantha Santiago Samantha Email: [email protected], PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.nciss.org/ https://investigationeducation.com/ https://delvepoint.com/Luna/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads

Episode 119: Today we have a special episode. Retired FBI Agent Jerri Williams joins the show. Jerri hosts FBI Retired Case File Review, a podcast dedicated to reviewing old FBI cases and the agents who worked them. The show is amazing and it gives a real peak into what it is like being an FBI agent. Let’s jump right into this great episode. Please welcome Jerri Williams and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Jerri on Linkedin: Jerri Williams Jerri’s Podcast : https://jerriwilliams.com/podcast-2/ PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://piinstitute.com/

Episode 118: Welcome to today’s episode of PI-Perspectives. OSINT guru, Eddie Ajaeb returns to the show to talk about research trends. Eddie was our third guest in 2019 and a lot has changed since his last appearance. Let’s check in with the guys and get the show started. Please welcome Eddie Ajaeb and your host, Private investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Eddie on Linkedin: Edward Ajaeb Email: [email protected] PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://jtpalmerassociates.com/ https://piinstitute.com/

Episode 117: Welcome to today’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Alexis Diaz from LH Funding joins us. Alexis is an attorney in NY and also works in case funding. This is a great client stream for licensed Pis if you know how to foster the relationship. Not sure what legal funding is? Let's join this two and hear all about it. Please welcome Alexis Diaz and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier. Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Alexis on Linkedin: Alexis Diaz Alexis Email: [email protected] http://www.lhfundingcorp.com/ PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.skopenow.com/ https://www.nciss.org/ https://investigationeducation.com/

Episode 116: Intro: Welcome to today’s episode of PI-Perspectives. Joining us today is Jan Barefoot from Barefoot, PI. Jan has been in this business for over 35 years and has some great insight. She recently hired a president of her company. We are going to talk about managing a PI Business and how to start taking a step back as you grow. Lets get right to it and welcome Jan Barefoot and your host, private investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Jan on Linkedin: Jan Barefoot Jan Email: [email protected] PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads https://investigationeducation.com/

Episode 115: Today we have retired Marine, Byron Rodgers back on the show. Byron lives and breathes in the world of Executive Protection and security. Today we are talking about security in houses of worship. We are also going to chat about the upcoming Executive Protection Forum on 12/8/21 in Las Vegas. Let's join Byron Rodgers and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Byron on Linkedin: Byron Rodgers Byron Email: [email protected] https://www.executiveprotectiontrainingday.com/webinar33246543 https://event.epspecialist.com/vegas-forum51521328 PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://irbfocus.com/Rosa/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads https://jtpalmerassociates.com/ https://piinstitute.com/

Episode 114: Welcome to Pi- Perspectives. Today we welcome Daniel Watson from Watson & Associates. Matt and Daniel met in Arizona a few months ago at the state association conference. Daniel has a unique perspective on Truth verification and the technology behind it. Thats right we are talking lie detection today, I promise. Let’s join the guys. Please welcome Daniel Watson and your host, Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Daniel on Linkedin: Daniel Watson Daniel Email:[email protected] PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://www.nciss.org/ https://investigationeducation.com/ https://delvepoint.com/Luna/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads

Episode 113: Intro: Welcome to Pi- Perspectives. What the heck is a Sock Puppet? Mariel Klosterman joins us today to set the record straight. We talk about deep fakes, alternative social media profiles and how this fits in to the world of investigations. Mariel recently won the rising Open Source Investigator award at OSMOSIS2021. Please welcome Mariel and your host, private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Mariel on Linkedin: Mariel Klosterman Twitter: @agentsandstone PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://jtpalmerassociates.com/ https://piinstitute.com/ https://delvepoint.com/Luna/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads

Episode 112: Welcome to Pi- Perspectives. Today we welcome Frank Deandrea. Frank is an expert of Police policy and today we will examine what an investigator can do when they are asked to assist on these types of cases. Frank is a retired Police Commissioner and has a great approach to protect Law Enforcement individuals on high profile incidents. Please welcome Frank Deandrea and your host Private Investigator, Matt Spaier Links: Matt’s email: [email protected] Linkedin: Matthew Spaier www.investigators-toolbox.com Frank Email: https://www.deandrea.biz/ Frank Website: [email protected] PI-Perspectives Youtube link: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYB3MaUg8k5w3k7UuvT6s0g Sponsors: https://apps.crosstrax.co/signup/index/refcd/LY3R7VUW69 https://jtpalmerassociates.com/ https://piinstitute.com/ https://delvepoint.com/Luna/apply?UTM_SOURCE=PI_Perspectives&UTM_MEDIUM=Podcast&UTM_CAMPAIGN=Investigtive&UTM_CONTENT=Evergreen_Leads