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Join your host Paul Jaeb for the May API podcast.  Joining Paul is Terri McCulloch from Any Lab Test Now with a discussion on what a private lab testing facility can do for Private Investigators.  Kimberly Faber from PI Now, prolific writer and blogger, talks with Paul about how to handle customer complaints. Returning guest Jim McLeod of Pursuit Magazine discusses where online education is going.  And special guest Jimmie Mesis, publisher and co-owner of PI Magazine, an industry leading journal, joins Paul to promote their upcoming super conference in Atlantic City. Make sure to tune in next month when Paul is joined by Rebecca Roberts of IRB Search and Steve Stoup of Fidelity Bank.  You’ll learn about what’s new at the leading data provider and how to best seek a banking relationship. Guests on the May 2013 podcast are: Terri McCulloch, Any Lab Test Now: 1-800-384-4567, www.anylabtestnow.com Kimberly Faber, PI Now: 1-888-997-4669, www.pinow.com Jim McLeod, Pursuit Magazine: jim@storyboardemp.com, www.pursuitmag.com . Jimmie Mesis, PI Magazine: 4400 Route 9 South, Suite 1000, PO Box 7198, Freehold, NJ 07728; 1-800-836-3088, 732-308-3800; jim@pimagazine.com , www.pimagazine.com Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com,www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com . Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com , http://ispla.org . Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com , www.heartlandinfo.com.

Join your host Paul Jaeb for the April API podcast.  Joining Paul is guest Ken Walter, State Director for the South Carolina Association of Legal Investigators for a discussion on the background of the association and their upcoming conference. Returning guest John Hoda of Connecticut leads a discussion about resiliency and preparation – giving listeners advice on bouncing back from business challenges. Alan Goodman and Peter Psarouthakis return to the show with a big industry announcement and discuss public sector investigations. Join us in May with special guests Terri McCulloch from Any Lab Test Now, a direct access lab testing services company; and Kimberly Faber of ServeNow.com, who will talk about handling customer complaints. Guests on the April 2013 podcast are: Kenneth Walter, Carolina Investigations, Inc.: PO Box 4486, Spartanburg, SC 29305: T: 864-948-1333,ken@carolinainvestigations.com , www.carolinainvestigations.com . John Hoda, Elm City Detectives: T:860-930-6010, hodagen@gmail.com, www.elmcitydetectives.com. Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com,www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com. Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org. Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.

Join your host Paul Jaeb for the March API podcast.  Joining Paul is returning guest Dave Pelligrinelli with a great conversation on smart business growth, five ways agencies can grow the top line and profitability in a smart way. Alan Goodman and Peter Psarouthakis join Paul for a discussion on how to deal with subcontractors and the pitfalls that may entail. Join us in April with special guests Kenneth Walter, a Private Investigator from Spartanburg, South Carolina and John Hoda, owner of Elm City Detectives in New Haven, Connecticut. Guests on the March 2013 podcast are: Dave Pelligrinelli, AFX Search: 214 Brazilian Avenue, Suite 200, Palm Beach, Florida 33480,   561-247-4239, daveafx@gmail.com, www.afxsearch.com. Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com,www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com. Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org. Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.

Join your host Paul Jaeb for the February API podcast.  Speaking with Paul are Dr. Rob Maher, Department Head and Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Montana State University-Bozeman talking about acoustic forensics, and Treyce Montoya, International Forensic Handwriting Expert and founder of HFT to discuss handwriting forensics. Special guests Hal Humphreys and Jim McCloud, new owners of Pursuit Magazine, discuss where they want to take the online portal, and returning guest Alan Goodman gives us guidance on how to use experts. Join us in March as guest David Pelligrinelli returns to discuss planning for expansion in your business. Guests on the January 2013 podcast are: Dr. Rob Maher, Dept. Head and Professor of Electrical & Computer Engineering at Montana State University-Bozeman: T: 406-994-2505, rmaher@ece.montana.edu Treyce Montoya, International Forensic Handwriting Expert: T: 623-980-3808, info@solvemycase.com, Hal Humphreys, Executive Editor - Pursuit Magazine: T: 615-812-2164, hal@storyboardemp.com, www.pursuitmag.com Jim McCloud, Publisher - Pursuit Magazine: T: 615-269-2930, jim@storyboardemp.com, www.pursuitmag.com Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine:  207-775-5685,  800-244-5685, Nationwide:  888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com,www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com. Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T:  612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.

Listen in as your host Paul Jaeb brings together three experienced PI’s from around the world for API’s annual surveillance roundtable.  Joining the conversation are Colorado PI Robert Orozco, Minnesota PI Brad Wittrock, and from Australia, PI Wayne Edwards. Next, Paul is joined by regular contributors Alan Goodman and Peter Psarouthakis with guest Michele Stuart for the Year in Review segment.  Make sure to catch next month for the Experts Show – Paul brings in a forensic document examiner and a gunshot acoustics expert. Guests on the January 2013 podcast are: Robert Orozco, Advanced Professional Investigations: P.O. Box 654, Castle Rock, CO 80104, T: 720-933-9301, api77@comcast.net , www.advancedprivateeye.com Wayne Edwards, Harjan Investigations: P.O. Box 3057, Murrumbeena 3163, Victoria Australia, T: 0411 173-712, International: +614-11173-712, info@harjaninvestigations.com , www.harjaninvestigations.com Michele Stuart, JAG Investigations, Inc.: 8490 S. Power Road, 105-146, Gilbert, Arizona 85297, T: 480-988-2580, snoop@jaginvestigations.com, www.jaginvestigations.com Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com,www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com. Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org. Brad Wittrock, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, bwittrock@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com. Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.

The December 2012 podcast begins with a review of interesting industry news presented by Mike McIntee. Next, Paul and returning guest Terry Cox speak with David Young, Defense Investigator for the State of New Jersey talk about meeting the challenges of interviewing crime victims and how they are approached from the defense side. Joining Paul Jaeb are regular contributors Alan Goodman and Peter Psarouthakis, discussing the five most dangerous things that investigators do. Tune in next month to hear the annual surveillance round table discussion. Guests on the October 2012 podcast are: David Young, Defense Investigator for the State of New Jersey, F: 201-641-2791, dyoung1002@msn.com Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com,www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com. Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org. Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.

The November 2012 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, begins with a review of interesting industry news presented by Mike McIntee. Next, Paul and Carole Jakucs, registered nurse and full time freelance writer on health and wellness issues, discuss Carole’s recent article, Surveillance Strategies for Staying Sharp, which was recently published in PI Magazine. Joining Paul Jaeb is Tom Jaeb, (Yes, Paul’s brother!) Vice President of Heartland Investigative Group, discussing a recent white paper published by First Research titled Surveillance, Investigation, and Security Consulting Services. Guests on the November 2012 podcast are: Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com. Tom Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, tjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com. Carole Jakucs, RN, BSN, PHN: Freelance Writer/Blogger, carole.jakucs@gmail.com, http://carole-jakucs.blogspot.com.

Paul Jaeb begins his third year of hosting the popular American Private Investigator podcast, which has now surpassed 3000 monthly downloads. This month Mike McIntee joins host Paul for the API News segment.  Hear about how rapper 50 Cent fronts the cost for a  private investigation into the apparent suicide of hip hop mogul Chris Lighty; how disgraced former California police office, Christopher Butler, involved in the sensational "Dirty DUIs" scandal in which he acknowledged stealing drugs from law enforcement and setting up men for drunken driving arrests was sentenced to eight years in federal prison; and how Rebekah Brooks, the former chief executive officer of News Corp’s British unit will face the first criminal trial stemming from the company’s tabloid phone-hacking scandal. Paul Jaeb is then joined by regular Dave Pelligrinelli, who was last on the show in July. Paul and Dave talk about hidden liabilities and expenses, as well as accumulated risks.  They discuss client diversity, the danger of conducting illegal activities, and the results of underpricing services. Regular contributors Alan Goodman and Peter Psarouthakis join host Paul Jaeb to discuss rogue Private Investigators and their effects on the Private Investigation industry.  The also discuss the movement to set standards and guidelines for the industry under consideration by ASIS International. Guests on the October 2012 podcast are: Dave Pelligrinelli, AFX Search: 214 Brazilian Avenue, Suite 200, Palm Beach, Florida 33480,   561-247-4239, daveafx@gmail.com, www.afxsearch.com. Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com. Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org. Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.

The September 2012 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, celebrates API’s third anniversary of podcasting to the PI community. Get ready for host Paul Jaeb’s third annual round table.  Joining Paul are Kelly Riddle, Private Investigator from San Antonio and current president of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators and owner of Kelmar and Associates; Paul Dank, partner at Advanced Surveillance Group and President of the Michigan Council of Professional Investigators; and Scott Harrell, licensed Private Investigator and editor of Pursuit Magazine.  Also joining Paul Jaeb for the round table discussion are regular contributors Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating Service and Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA. The panel discusses the recent TALI sponsored conference where 30 association leaders met to discuss the private investigation profession and how to propel the profession in the right direction; leading indicators in terms of the health of a private investigation business; a discussion on how to adapt to the changing business environment and how to offer services to fill in the gaps.  Allen Goodman will tell us if Private Investigators are getting better at what they do and why; and Kelly and Scott talk about training for the industry; and much more. Paul Jaeb is then joined by regular contributor Kevin Whaley of the Campbell Group to discuss what Private Investigators can do to lower their insurance premiums and what they should be doing to get and maintain their coverage, and what Private Investigators can do to get the most competitive rates. Guests on the September 2012 podcast are: Kelly Riddle, Kelmar & Associates: 2553 Jackson Keller Ste. 200, San Antonio, TX 78230, P: (210) 342-0509 ,F: (210) 342-0731, kelmar@kelmarpi.com, www.kelmarpi.com Paul Dank, Advance Surveillance Group: 42815 Garfield Road, Suite 208 Clinton Township, MI 48038, P: 888.677.9700, F: 866-783-3939, info@ASGInvestigations.com, www.ASGInvestigations.com Scott Harrell, Pursuit Magazine: P: 850.637.8096, info@pursuitmag.com, www.pursuitmag.com Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc.: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aeglis@aol.com,www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com. Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org. Kevin Whaley, The Campbell Group: 5664 Prairie Creek Dr. SE Caledonia, Michigan 49316, T: 616-541-1435, www.thecampbellgroup.com Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.

The August 2012 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, features  Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb with a compilation of the best of The American Private Investigator podcasts. Join us in September for The American Private Investigator's third anniversary. Paul will lead the annual round table discussion with regular guests Alan Goodman and Peter Psarouthakis, joined by Scott Harrell, Editor of Pursuit Magazine; Paul Dank, President of the Michigan Council of Professional Investigators; and Kelly Riddle, President of the Texas Association of Licensed Investigators who will provide an update of the recent leadership meeting in Texas.

The July 2012 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, features Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb with the API news segment. Hear about how private investigator, Freddie Parish, helped get the rape charges against former prep school football star Brian Banks dismissed. Parish said he had one chance to get a confession out of Banks’ accuser.  Will celebrity snoop Anthony Pellicano get sprung? In 2008, Pellicano was found guilty on 76 charges—including wire fraud, identity theft and racketeering. Pellicano filed a motion last week in a federal court in Los Angeles requesting bail pending appeal of his racketeering charges. Paul and Mike discuss recent industry news, including the successful outcome of the Brian Banks case by private investigator Freddie Parish, and whether notorious P.I. Anthony Pellicano will be released from prison. Next, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group and Dave Pelligrinelli of AFX Search discuss how to set up metrics to tune up your agency and other best business practices. Paul and Dave discuss a handful of key items businesses should be measuring. Joining Paul Jaeb and Dave Pelligrinelli is Craig Engstrom, who teaches Business Communication at Elmhurst College in Chicago and author of Business Communications for Professionals and Consultants.  They discuss the need for an active research agenda in the Private Investigation field and how building a knowledge base around best practices could help the industry become more of an advocate to legislature and help set industry standards. Regular contributors Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating Service and Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA join Paul for a rapid fire line up of questions and answers.  What is the next big thing? What is the biggest threat to the Private Investigation profession?  Is the in-house investigator a thing of the past?  Stay tuned in as Alan and Peter answer these questions and more. Guests on the July 2012 podcast are: Dave Pelligrinelli, AFX Search: 214 Brazilian Avenue, Suite 200, Palm Beach, Florida 33480,   561-247-4239, daveafx@gmail.com, www.afxsearch.com. Craig Engstrom, engstromc@elmhurst.edu Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475,  Aeglis@aol.com,www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com. Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org. Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.

The June 2012 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, features Sean Mulholland, President and CEO of Mulholland Investigation and Security Consulting in Jacksonville, FL and Managing Member at Mulholland Forensics LLC, discussing how to expand the product offerings in your agency and other best business practices. Hear Sean share how he set pricing for both investigative and forensic services, managed accounting, hiring, assessing and investing in software, and about transitioning employees from law enforcement and FBI service to investigative work. Sean and Paul discuss buying or developing other offerings as a business hedge, how to assess the opportunity cost, balance your focus on product offerings, and the prospects that can be gained by regularly interviewing potential employees and business partners. Regular contributors Alan Goodman of Lawyers Investigating Service and Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA join Paul to talk about common misconceptions about what investigators can legally do and how these misconceptions can get investigators into trouble (see Pursuit Magazine article Surveillance by Private Investigators and the Law). Hear Peter, Alan, and Paul discuss how to deal with the perception of impersonating law enforcement, client requests for recording a phone conversation or wire tapping, trespass, invasion of privacy, and how to set up policies and procedures in your agency to guide you and your employees about what to do and not do. Tune in next month and hear returning guest Dave Pelligrinelli of AFX Search talk about setting up metrics to tune up your business. Guests on the June 2012 podcast are:  Sean Mulholland, President and CEO, Mulholland Investigation and Security Consulting and Managing Member, Mullholland Forensics, LLC: 221 East Adams Street, Jacksonville, FL 32202, T: 904-354-7989, sean@mulhollandinvestigation.com, www.mulhollandforensics.com. Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aegelis@aol.com,www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com. Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org. Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.

The May 2012 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, features Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb with the API news segment. Hear about how Lake County officials near Chicago hired a private investigator to look into two deaths in the county jail, how a private investigator is helping in a missing college student case that stumped police due to lack of leads, how a Washington state man got a sentence after threatening an investigator with a weapon, and how Ikea France admits hiring an investigator to spy on customers and employees. Next, Terry Cox, CLI, current National Director of the National Association of Legal Investigators, and Ellis Armistead, CLI, President of Heartland Investigative Group, join Paul to talk about how to handle very large, media driven criminal cases. Terry and Ellis gained their expertise in cases that were sensational in their time. Among these, Terry Cox handled the Mary Winkler preacher’s wife murder trial in Tennessee, and Ellis handled federal appeal of Timothy McVeigh. Hear the details about each case, how each got involved, what attracts a media frenzy, how press scrutiny can affect the investigator’s personal life, and learn how to balance the work without losing your core clients. Regular contributor Peter Psarouthakis of ISPLA joins Paul with a legislative update and to talk about what’s going on nationally among private investigators. Hear about the latest bills, such as the right to carry reciprocity act, and what ISPLA is doing to support this bill and the private investigator industry. Hear how ISPLA was at the forefront in Indiana where the legislature introduced a bill to repeal mandatory licensing of private investigators, security guards and a host of other professions. Learn how ISPLA helped kill that bill and how your involvement can help protect and support the industry. Tune in next month to learn about how investigators expand their businesses into other areas, like security, forensics, pre-employment screening, and get the scoop on using metrics within your company to better manage your business. Guests on the May 2012 podcast are: Terry R. Cox, CLI, The Lonewolf Group: #5 CR 7026, Booneville, MS 38829, 662-720-0063,trcox@lonewolfgroup.com, www.lonewolfgroup.com. H. Ellis Armistead, Heartland Investigative Group (Denver Office): Denver Place, 999 18th Street, Suite 2055, Denver, CO 80202, 303-825-2373, earmistead@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com. Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org. Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, 612-925-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com.

The April 2012 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, features Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb with the API news segment. Hear about licensing issues for online information providers Intellius and People Finder, how PI’s are seeing a new boon in divorce law, the escapades of the Millionaire Madam, and the latest on the PI running for Wisconsin’s lieutenant governorship. Next, Jennifer Brown, J.D. and Kevin M. Cosgrove, PI, CFE join Paul to talk about conducting witness interviews. Get tips on preparing for an interview, building a rapport with witnesses to get the facts, and learn how to deal with objections. Learn to handle demanding attorneys who push to get information in a method that’s unethical or illegal. Hear the do’s and don’ts of closing an interview and leave the door open. See Interviewing the EMT or Paramedic, Jennifer Brown, J.D., The Legal Investigator, and Important Witness Interview Strategies and Considerations for Investigators, Kevin M. Cosgrove, PI, CFE, Pursuit Magazine. Regular contributor Alan Goodman joins Paul to talk about how the evolution of training is legitimizing the profession. Learn about the various universities, community colleges and other venues offering training and training information. See Top 25 Private Investigator Training and Education Programs on PINow.com. Contact Michelle Morton, citycollege.edu for information about City College’s different programs and online courses. Check out the online training and custom education services offered by Rory McMahon, investigationeducation.com. Hear about S2 Institute’s distance learning and see their website at www.s2institute.com. Next Paul challenges listeners to answer Alan’s question, “Would you hire someone who graduated from one of the programs at City College or Boston U, or are you more comfortable training yourself?” and Alan talks about upcoming investigator events. Guests on the March 2012 podcast are: Jennifer Brown, J.D., Heartland Investigative Group: 999 18th Street, Suite 2055, Denver, CO 80202, T: 303-825-2373, jbrown@heartlandinfo.com. Kevin M. Cosgrove, PI, CFE, New York State Licensed Private Investigator and Certified Fraud Examiner: T: 914-589-4460, kmcinvestigations@gmail.com, LinkedIn profile. Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402. 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com. Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine: 207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aegelis@aol.com, www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.

The March 2012 podcast of The American Private Investigator with your host, Paul Jaeb of Heartland Investigative Group, features Mike McIntee and Paul Jaeb with the API news segment. Hear why the NCAA might hire private investigators for future investigations, get the latest on the Glenn Mulcaire tabloid phone hacking case, why air conditioner thefts have prompted scrap iron firms to hire private investigators, and what Chris Butler did wrong when he hired soccer moms to assist his private investigative firm with divorce cases. Next, lawyers Jason Evans, Esq. of Leslie R. Evans & Associates and Sheila Engelmeier, Esq. of Engelmeier & Umanah join Paul and segment co-host Dave Pelligrinelli of AFX Search to talk about client expectations. Learn what lawyers look for when hiring a private investigator and the best methods for reaching potential legal clients. Get tips from Jason and Sheila on transitioning from a career in law enforcement to private investigative work. Hear Paul and Dave discuss price versus value from the client’s perspective, how to deal with the challenge of getting past the price issue, and the latest on marketing via your firm’s website and using LinkedIn to grow your business. Regular contributors Peter Psarouthakis and Alan Goodman join Paul to talk about legislation attempting to regulate GPS use and how Nicole Bocra of Infinity Investigative Solutions was able to work with the legislature to kill a bill in Virginia. Peter, Alan, and Paul talk about anticipated privacy issues and how investigators can be proactive at the state level through ISPLA. Next, Alan gives his forecast for the process server industry, and Alan and Peter give the scoop on upcoming events. Guests on the March 2012 podcast are: Jason Evans, Esq., Leslie R. Evans & Associates P.A.: 214 Brazilian Avenue, Suite 200, Palm Beach, Florida 33480, T: 561-721-6513, jevans@lrevanspa.com, www.lrevanspa.com. Sheila Engelmeier, Esq., Engelmeier & Umanah: 12 South Sixth Street, Suite 1230, Minneapolis, MN 55402, T: (612) 455-7723, sheilae@e-ulaw.com, http://www.e-ulaw.com. Dave Pelligrinelli, AFX Search: 214 Brazilian Avenue, Suite 200, Palm Beach, Florida 33480, 561-247-4239, daveafx@gmail.com, www.afxsearch.com. Peter Psarouthakis, Investigative & Security Professionals for Legislative Action (ISPLA): 235 N. Pine Street, Lansing, Michigan 48933, T: 734-428-9663, isplavoice@gmail.com, http://ispla.org. Paul Jaeb, Heartland Investigative Group: 520 Nicollet Mall, Suite 520, Minneapolis, Minnesota 55402, T: 612-371-9255, pjaeb@heartlandinfo.com, www.heartlandinfo.com. Alan Goodman, Lawyers Investigating Service, Inc: P.O. Box 8479, Portland, Maine 04104, Maine:  207-775-5685, 800-244-5685, Nationwide: 888-244-5685, F: 207-893-1475, aegelis@aol.com,www.lawyersinvestigatingservice.com.