Private Investigator Advice Podcast
Activity Overview
Episode publication activity over the past year
Episodes
PIA 111 : 4 Ways Being a Private Investigator is Dangerous
10 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
The article linking to other helpful information can be found here: https://www.privateinvestigatoradvice... In this video, we discuss the different d...
PIA 110 : Is Pretexting Illegal or Unethical?
05 Oct 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 U...
PIA 109 : Personal Development For Investigators - The Key to Upward Movement
18 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
Personal Development is incredibly instrumental and important for investigators that have aspirations of moving up within an investigation company or ...
PIA 108: 16 Must Have Books for Investigators
11 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
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 bo...
PIA 107 : 17 Ways Technology Has Helped Private Investigators
05 Jul 2022
Contributed by Lukas
This episode discusses how technology has evolved and made conducting investigations much more effortless. Private Investigator Advice Products Ment...
PIA 106: 4 Ways to Stay Cool During Surveillance
19 Jun 2022
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share several ways to try to stay cool during surveillance assignments. Private Investigator Advice Products Mentioned: Investigato...
PIA 105: Simple Marketing and Sales for Private Investigators
28 Mar 2020
Contributed by Lukas
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...
PIA 104 : Private Investigator Company Trickery
14 Sep 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 ...
PIA 103 : WHAT DOES A PRIVATE INVESTIGATOR WEAR?
22 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 w...
PIA 102 : Private Investigator Gadgets I Reviewed and Still Use
15 Aug 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 wa...
PIA 101 : 3 Questions Customers Ask Themselves Before Purchasing From You
28 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Whether the consciously think about it or unconsciously, these are questions people ask themselves before purchasing from you. Have a great day and se...
PIA 100 : Night Surveillance
18 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The original article can be found here- https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/night-surveillance-struggle-real/ In this podcast, I discuss s...
PIA 099 : P.I. Employee Salary - How do you live on it?
06 Jul 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
PIA 098 : Phone or Physical Pretext - Which is Better?
11 Jun 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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...
PIA 097 : BE A STUDENT
31 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 investi...
PIA 096 : Part 2 - Evaluating a Surveillance Investigator
17 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is more to evaluating a surveillance investigator then just video percentage. The original article can be found here - https://wp.me/p25cZL-1h6...
PIA 095 : Evaluating a Surveillance Investigator and What Should be Considered
10 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
There is more to evaluating a surveillance investigator then just video percentage. The original article can be found here - https://wp.me/p25cZL-1h6...
PIA 094 : My Terrifying Surveillance Story
01 May 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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 i...
PIA 093 : What is a Claims Investigator? What Do They Do?
26 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The article can be found here - https://wp.me/p25cZL-1gt NEW!!!! The Workers Compensation Guide/Template Bundle - https://gum.co/ZECWv In this podca...
PIA 092 : WHAT IS A GOOD VIDEO PERCENTAGE FOR PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS?
16 Apr 2018
Contributed by Lukas
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.m...
PIA 091 : Private Investigator Ghosting- Major P.I. Sin
28 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The original article can be found at -https://wp.me/p25cZL-1bU In this podcast, I discuss what ghosting is and 4 actual stories of ghosting. Oh yeah, ...
PIA 090 : Ways to Prevent a Burglary to Your Home or Business
21 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
I have worked as a claims investigator and have investigated many home and business break-ins. This is what I learned from those investigations. Here ...
PIA 089 : DO PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS LIE? REUPLOADED
15 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do private investigators lie? If they do, what are they lying about? That is what I discuss in this podcast. Here is the original article- https://ww...
PIA 089 : DO PRIVATE INVESTIGATORS LIE?
14 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Do private investigators lie? If they do, what are they lying about? That is what I discuss in this podcast. Here is the original article- https://ww...
PIA 088 : Questions to Ask During an Interview With an Investigation Company
07 Mar 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The questions you ask an interviewer are just as important as the questions the interviewer asks you. The questions I share in the podcast help you ge...
PIA 087 : Pros and Cons of Taking Dogs on Surveillance Assignments
27 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast, I discuss the pros and cons of taking dogs along on surveillance assignments. The original article can be found here- https://wp.me/p...
PIA 086 : 10 Private Investigator Resume Tips (link to resume example)
22 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
Of course, this is a podcast so you can not see a resume but if you want to go to the page where I shared it, it can be found through this link - http...
PIA 085 : How Much Does a Surveillance Investigator Interact with People?
15 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I share a question and answer I provided to a reader of the PI Advice website. The original article- https://www.privateinvestig...
PIA 084 : One Percent Infinity for Private Investigators
09 Feb 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss the idea of one percent infinity which is explained in the podcast. Below are the links to things discussed in the podc...
PIA 083 : A Scary/Funny Surveillance Story (at least to me)
31 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode, I discuss a scary and funny (at least to me) surveillance story from well over a decade ago. The article can be found here- https://w...
PIA 082 : Are All Insurance Investigation Assignments Related to Fraud?
25 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is based off an article written on the private investigator advice website which can be found here- https://www.privateinvestigatoradvic...
PIA 081 : Are You Too Old to Become a Private Investigator?
18 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is based off an article written on the private investigator advice website which can be found here- https://www.privateinvestigatoradvic...
PIA 080 : Nextdoor App Causing Issues for Surveillance Investigators
12 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
The Nextdoor App is relatively new but the app but it is affecting surveillance investigators. This original article can be found at - https://www.pri...
PIA 079 : What is Skip Tracing?
04 Jan 2018
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast is based off an article previously written on the private investigator advice website. It answers questions surrounding skip tracing. T...
PIA 078 : 4 Primary Cameras I Use as a Private Investigator
12 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the 4 primary cameras/video cameras I use as a Private Investigator. Brought to you by: Audible- Get your free audiobook wit...
PIA 077 : Why Are Some Private Investigators More Expensive Than Others?
05 Dec 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast episode was brought to you by PI Advice. Get your surveillance report template, example template, and video walkthrough - Here is the l...
PIA 076 : 6 Reasons Veterans Make Good Private Investigators
12 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was brought to you by P.I. Advice. P.I. Advice has created another template for private investigators. The Surveillance Report Template...
PIA 075 : Definition of a Private Investigator and What They Do
09 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This podcast started quite a long time ago and I wanted briefly cover some topics regarding what private investigator do and the purpose of a private ...
PIA 074 : How To Become a Private Investigator When No One Will Give You a Chance
02 Nov 2017
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for taking the time to listen to this podcast. The original article can be found at https://www.privateinvestigatoradvicehq.com/how-to-...
PIA 073 : How to Deal With Reckless and Fast Drivers you Follow on Surveillance
07 Oct 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode was brought to you by Audible. Get your free 30-day trial and one free book by visiting www.AudibleTrial.com/PIA . By visiting that ...
PIA 072 : What a Private Investigator Can Expect When Going to Court for a Workers Compensation Case
24 Sep 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this video, I recap an article regarding what to expect when going to court for a workers compensation case as a private investigator. That article...
PIA 071 : 8 Insightful Reasons to Join a Private Investigator Association and Why I no Longer Belong to one
18 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
This episode is brought to you by Audible. For your free audio book click this affiliate link. http://www.audibletrial.com/PIA One of the thi...
PIA 070: 11 Time Tested Surveillance Tips for New and Veteran Investigators
10 Jun 2017
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I discuss an article I wrote answering questions for a new investigator who was struggling as a surveillance investigator in her first...
PIA 069 : Private Investigator Weapons
22 Jan 2016
Contributed by Lukas
Andrew from PIADVICE.net discusses weapons used by private investigators. Andrew catches the audience up on what has been happening with the blog, ...
PIA 068 : Experience Doesn't Always Mean What You Think
03 Oct 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss the topic of experience as it relates to private investigators. Years of experience of years being licensed as an investigat...
PIA 067 : Drones
15 Sep 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this podcast I discuss an article that was written by BBC.com in reference to a private investigator who claims they are using drones for surveilla...
PIA 066 : Interview With My Daughter
25 Jul 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Well for my first interview I brought my daughter on to have a discussion about my career and her thoughts on my job. She has quite an opinion on wh...
PIA 065 : How Get More Customers and Make Your Business Better
26 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I answer a question received on a voice mail from the website from Laslo in Australia. He asks how to enhance his business and how t...
PIA 064 : Advice to a Police Officer Wanting to Leave His Job to be a P.I.
08 May 2015
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I answer a question emailed from a police officer that is considering leaving his job to become a private investigator. He has a few q...
PIA 063 : 5 Things to Expect When Working As a Vendor/Subcontractor
16 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Working as a vendor and can be a new experience for an investigatr that is accustom to working for a company as an employee or someone who works on re...
PIA 062 : Traveling as a P.I. - What to expect and tips to deal with it.
09 Feb 2015
Contributed by Lukas
The travel that an investigator has to do in this industry is an under rated topic especially in the insurance investigation industry. Its a worth...
PIA 061 : Seahawk Tech Tuesday on a Saturday - Portable Batteries, Traffic Cameras and More
31 Jan 2015
Contributed by Lukas
Well I just couldn't wait to post a podcast so I could share some tech stuff with ya. In this episode I discuss portable batteries, whether traffi...
PIA 060 : Becoming a Private Investigator After High School. Should You Do It?
05 Dec 2014
Contributed by Lukas
After a long break in the podcast I am again back in the saddle. In this episode I discuss life after high school and whether pursing a private inve...
PIA 059 : Vehicle Accidents and Side Hustles
20 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss a minor vehicle accident I was involved in though I was driving and I get into this thing called a side hustle. If you don...
PIA 058 : Be Gentle - I Resume the Podcast and Answer Questions
23 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I catch you up on where I have been and what I have been up to. I also answer some recently submitted questions. Be gentle, I a...
PIA 057 : Recruiter, Career Advice, and ICS Merrill
01 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I spoke with a recruiter from ICS Merrill about recruiting and where they are looking for qualified candidates. I share some of the conversation and...
PIA 056 : A Recruiter's Thoughts on Hiring Private Investigators
16 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss a conversation with a recruiter that took place about 2 months ago. I meant to write a huge blog and have a podcast about ...
PIA 055 : Writing a P.I. Blog for Your Business Website - Tips to be Successful to Attract Clients
09 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I cover the importance of having a blog on your P.I. website and cover a vareity of tips for a successful P.I. business blog. Thank...
PIA 054 : Video Cameras With Time Stamps, Age Progression Technology and More..
29 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode we discuss some very cool technology in the news. Amazing Age Progression Technology Google Street View Timeline Video Camera in Your...
PIA 053 : Naming Your Investigation Business - Things to Consider
27 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the private investigator advice podcast I discuss the topic of naming your business. There are several things to consider when na...
PIA 052 : Translation Apps for Your Smart Phone
23 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech Tuesday for the Private Investigator Advice Podcast I share three translate apps that will be useful for private investiga...
PIA 051 : Pocket Printer, FBI Facial Recognition Database and Free PDF Software
15 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode 51st episode of the Private Investigator Advice Podcast- Tech Tuesday I discuss the following topics: Pocket Printer - A printer that ...
PIA 050 : Accident Investigation Software and Translate Anything Online- Tech Tuesday
08 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Thank you for listening to the 50th episode of the Private Investigator Advice Podcast. There were only a few things I wanted to share on this podca...
PIA 049 : Private Investigator Sues Nevada and P.I. Blogger Writes about P.I. Advice
08 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Special thanks to Ray for sharing a news topic and Floyd for pointing out a blog that was discussing the P.I. Advice blog. Below are the topics that...
PIA 048 : Reconstructing Faces From Memories and Yahoo Indoor Maps - Tech Tuesday
02 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Lots of technology in the news this week and much of it is over my head or more then I can wrap my head around. I hope you enjoy this 48th episode o...
PIA 047 : Texting Without Cell Phone Coverage and Is it the end of Google Voice? Tech Tuesday
25 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this mini episode of Tech Tuesday I share three very interesting news stories. I am pretty excited about two of them and I hope you are as well. ...
PIA 046 : Private Investigator Equipment - 21 Things You Should Have In Your Surveillance Vehicle
24 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
I thought I had podcasted about this topic but apparently not. A listener asked what I had in my vehicle and asked that I do a podcast about it. I...
PIA 045 : Traffic Light Recognition in Vehicles - Tech Tuesday 3-18-2014
18 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Tech Tuesday for the Private Investigator Advice Podcast I share a few articles that surfaced this week that investigators shou...
PIA 044 : Facebook and Private Investigation Business - Tech Tuesday 3-11-2014
11 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Well I have managed to use Tech Tuesday as a reason to discuss Facebook and Private Investigation business. I go on a bit of a rant in regards to en...
PIA 043 : Project Tango and Boeing's Self Destructing Cell Phone
06 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this 43rd episode of the P.I. Advice Podcast for Tech Tuesday I share some very cool and practical equipment that is on the market and equipment th...
PIA 042 : Wordpress Plugins for Private Investigation Websites - Tech Tuesday 2-25-2014
25 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share some Wordress Plugins worthy of adding to your private investigation website. This is assuming you are using a Wordpress for...
PIA 041 : GPS Device Assisted in Catching a Police Chief's Affair. Private Investigator News 2-21-2014
22 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
There were many interesting stories over the past week or so. In fact there were more stories than I could even address or share in the podcast. W...
PIA 040 : Can Keys That are Photographed be Copied? Tech Tuesday
18 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week for Tech Tuesday I share the following news: A key that can be photographed can be copied A Gadget USed to Scan the Leaning Tower of Pisa i...
PIA 039 : A Colorado Bill will Place Investigators Licensing into Two Categories Based on Experience- P.I. News
14 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Private Investigator Advice Podcast we cover some trending news that has been reported over the past month. In this episode the...
PIA 038 : Wearable Gills, Augmented Reality Contact Lenses - Tech News Tuesday
11 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tech news Tuesday is back on track discussing some truely spy like equipment being talked about on the interwebs. Wearable Gills that filters sea ...
PIA 037 : Listener Questions Answered - Spy Cameras, Surveillance Vehicles, and a Listener Voice Mail
11 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Questions have been coming in consistantly and I thought it was a good time to share questions that have been asked of me over the past couple of mont...
PIA 036 : Google Glass and the Ultimate Smart Watch - Tech News Tuesday
28 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Google glass has been making the news a few times over the past few weeks. Is there a future for Google Glass? In this episode I also discuss the ...
PIA 035 : Extracting Data From Eye Reflections in Photos- Tech News Tuesday 1-21-2014
21 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Imagine beging able to see images in the reflection of eyes within photos. Something out of a high tech movie or James Bond film. I discuss how re...
PIA 034 : Tech News Tuesday for Private Investigators Episode #1
15 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tech News Tuesday has begun. This is a small show where I can discuss gadgets and technology in general that may relate to private investigators now...
PIA 033 : Investigation Report Structure - What Goes in a Report?
13 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
It this podcast I go into some of the basic information that you may want to consider adding to your report (if you aren't already doing it). Our re...
PIA 032 : Why Beer is Good for Private Investigators and Other P.I. News
08 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Why beer is good for private investigators is just one of the interesting articles I found for this weeks news worth listening and reading about. Hope...
PIA 031 : Private Investigator News Stories From Around the World - December 2013
10 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the private investigator advice podcast I share blogs and news articles that are worth hearing and reading about. If you have a p...
PIA 030 : What Is A Fair Starting Wage For A Private Investigator?
27 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Private Investigators have been discussing what a fair starting salary is for hiring private investigators. Many answers were provided in the forums...
PIA 029 : Sometimes it's better to be lucky than good
22 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
I wouldn't usually use this statement of being lucky rather then good but the story I share is just that. In this podcast I answer two listener ques...
PIA 028: A Question Answered and a Surveillance Gone Wrong
23 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the private investigator advice podcast I discuss two emails I recieved from listeners this week. One email involved starting a p...
PIA 027 : Private Investigator Websites and Marketing Impact
06 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss some recent news in the industry, discuss private investigator websites, domain name choices and discuss a little bit of a r...
PIA 026 : Conducting Surveillance in a Bar - A Story and Lessons Learned
16 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the Private Investigator Advice Podcast I share a surveillance story where I had to obtain video of an individual working in a bar....
PIA 025 : The Reason My Business Isn't Growing
10 Sep 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Finally I am able to start recording after a short break from the Podcast. In this episdoe I cover the following topics Whats been going on? Mobile...
PIA 024 : How to Break into the Insurance Investigation Industry as a Business Owner
15 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I share an uncomfortable conversation and situation with law enforcement. More importantly I discuss some tips with getting work in ...
PIA 023 : Crush it!
17 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this quick and dirty podcast I use the free time I have on Father's day to rock the mic with my new sound board which makes producing the podcast a...
PIA 022 : P.I. Questions Answered
10 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Many questions came in over the past few weeks. In this episode I discuss books, G4S, what I consider being sucessful and websites. The cherry on ...
PIA 021 : Investigator Responsibility, Blog Comments, Pretexting gone Wrong
18 May 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Thats right, there is a little bit of everything in Podcast #21. In this episode I discuss a back and forth discussing I had with a reader. I share an...
PIA 020 : Cost of starting a business
26 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this 20th episode of the private investigator advice podcast I discuss my actual cost of starting my business, how not to act as a P.I. and I weigh...
PIA 019 : Taxes and Surveillance Games
17 Apr 2013
Contributed by Lukas
After a stressful past few weeks I get a break to get back on the mic and chat it up about a few things. In this episode I discuss The Big Climb, Un...
PIA 018 : Social Proof and Influence Marketing
31 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this shorter than usual podcast I scratch the surface on social influence and social proof and how it will help in your marketing efforts. I also...
PIA 017 : Investigation Stories - Lucky and Blessed Part 1
12 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
This is one of two stories that will be written in the private investigator advice blog. There are always lessons to learn from each surveillance. ...
PIA 016 : Interviewing and Surveillance Vehicles
05 Mar 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I recorded live and I discuss a variety of topics including preparing for interviews, business practices that I need to work on and su...
PIA 015 : Podcast List and P.I. Business Resources and Equipment
19 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode I discuss a conversation I had with a listener in the P.I. Advice chat room. Per a listeners request I discuss some of the podcasts ...
PIA 014 : Pretexting, Video Cameras and Equipment
12 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In this episode of the P.I. Advice Podcast we talk about some pretexing, answer a video camera question and get into some equipment that future invest...
PIA 013 : The Sleep Monster
04 Feb 2013
Contributed by Lukas
I recorded this post Super Bowl because I wanted to address a specific topic that I read about recently in a Yahoo forum before I forgot. As for the...