<link>http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com</link> <description /> <lastBuildDate>Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:04:12 +0000</lastBuildDate> <language>en</language> <sy:updatePeriod>hourly</sy:updatePeriod> <sy:updateFrequency>1</sy:updateFrequency> <generator>http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2</generator> <!-- podcast_generator="Blubrry PowerPress/3.0.1" --> <itunes:summary>The Curbside Investigator is where you find out what is so private about a Private Investigator. Scott talks about what a PI does and how everyone can benefit from a PI's services in their business and personal life.</itunes:summary> <itunes:author>Scott Stys</itunes:author> <itunes:explicit>no</itunes:explicit> <itunes:image href="http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/images/newtcialbumart.jpg" /> <managingEditor>scott@sunsetwestpi.com (Scott Stys)</managingEditor> <copyright>All materials are owned and controlled by the author</copyright> <itunes:subtitle>The Curbside Investigator is where you find out what is so private about a Private Investigator. Scott talks about what a PI does and how everyone can benefit from a PI's services in their business and personal life.</itunes:subtitle> <itunes:keywords>private,investigator,investigate,surveillance,detective,undercover,spy,law,comedy,talk,show,podcast,real,life</itunes:keywords> <image> <title /> <url>http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/images/curbside_BIG.jpg</url> <link>http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com</link> </image> <feedburner:info uri="sunsetwestpi" /><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="hub" href="http://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com/" /><media:copyright>All materials are owned and controlled by the author</media:copyright><media:thumbnail url="http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/images/newtcialbumart.jpg" /><media:keywords>private,investigator,investigate,surveillance,detective,undercover,spy,law,comedy,talk,show,podcast,real,life</media:keywords><media:category scheme="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd">Education</media:category><media:category scheme="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd">Business/Careers</media:category><itunes:owner><itunes:email>scott@sunsetwestpi.com</itunes:email><itunes:name>Scott Stys</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:category text="Education" /><itunes:category text="Business"><itunes:category text="Careers" /></itunes:category><atom10:link xmlns:atom10="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml" href="http://www.sunsetwestpi.com/blog/feedburner_529161/" /><feedburner:browserFriendly>This is an XML content feed. It is intended to be viewed in a newsreader or syndicated to another site, subject to copyright and fair use.</feedburner:browserFriendly><item> <title>Curbside Investigator Episode #118 – Executive Protection Pitfalls and Teaching your Client http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sunsetwestpi/~3/TDG-k87QL2c/ http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2012/04/04/curbside-investigator-episode-118-executive-protection-pitfalls-and-teaching-your-client/#comments Wed, 04 Apr 2012 18:04:12 +0000 scott@sunsetwestpi.com (Scott Stys) http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/?p=443 Continue reading →]]> In this Episode, Scott talks about where he’s been, the state of the industry in California (in his opinion) and a rundown of a recent Executive Protection case he worked.  If you’ve ever done any EP work (or if you haven’t) there’s some valuable lessons to be learned.  Scott also discusses teaching your client (there’s a right way and a wrong way) and firing your client.

 

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]]> http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2012/04/04/curbside-investigator-episode-118-executive-protection-pitfalls-and-teaching-your-client/feed/ 0 In this Episode, Scott talks about where he's been, the state of the industry in California (in his opinion) and a rundown of a recent Executive Protection case he worked.  If you've ever done any EP work (or if you haven't) there's some valuable lesso... In this Episode, Scott talks about where he's been, the state of the industry in California (in his opinion) and a rundown of a recent Executive Protection case he worked.  If you've ever done any EP work (or if you haven't) there's some valuable lessons to be learned.  Scott also discusses teaching your client (there's a right way and a wrong way) and firing your client.   Don’t forget to add The Curbside Investigator (http://twitter.com/thecurbsidepi) to your Twitter Feed. Curbside Investigator on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#%21/group.php?gid=5501237354) Check out the new forums (http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/forum/) on the site.  Create your username and password on the site to access the forum. Visit our sponsor, USAPI (http://www.usapi.org/) (http://beaprivateeye.com/images/private-eye-468x60-04.gif) Scott Stys no 23:24 private,investigator,investigate,surveillance,detective,undercover,spy,law,comedy,talk,show,podcast,real,lifehttp://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2012/04/04/curbside-investigator-episode-118-executive-protection-pitfalls-and-teaching-your-client/http://media.blubrry.com/curbsideinvestigator/www.curbsideinvestigator.com/podcasts/curbside03-29-12.mp3 Curbside Investigator Episode #117 – Clients, Business, Marketing and making the right choices http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sunsetwestpi/~3/86qkgqxE_2Q/ http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/12/28/curbside-investigator-episode-117-clients-business-marketing-and-making-the-right-choices/#comments Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:40:15 +0000 scott@sunsetwestpi.com (Scott Stys) http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/?p=437 Continue reading →]]> I recently had the opportunity to gain a new client and lose one.  Find out why and in the process, you’ll hopefully increase your business and learn from my mistakes.

 

There’s also a marketing update for those of you that are interested in how the new cards, postcards and marketing ideas are working so far.

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]]> http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/12/28/curbside-investigator-episode-117-clients-business-marketing-and-making-the-right-choices/feed/ 0 background,case,clients,crime,criminal,curbside investigator,defense,detective,financial,investigation,investigations,law I recently had the opportunity to gain a new client and lose one.  Find out why and in the process, you'll hopefully increase your business and learn from my mistakes. -   - There’s also a marketing update for those of you that are interested in how ... I recently had the opportunity to gain a new client and lose one.  Find out why and in the process, you'll hopefully increase your business and learn from my mistakes.   There’s also a marketing update for those of you that are interested in how the new cards, postcards and marketing ideas are working so far. Don’t forget to add The Curbside Investigator (http://twitter.com/thecurbsidepi) to your Twitter Feed. Curbside Investigator on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#%21/group.php?gid=5501237354) Check out the new forums (http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/forum/) on the site.  Create your username and password on the site to access the forum. Visit our sponsor, USAPI (http://www.usapi.org/) (http://beaprivateeye.com/images/private-eye-468x60-04.gif)     Scott Stys no 11:30 http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/12/28/curbside-investigator-episode-117-clients-business-marketing-and-making-the-right-choices/http://media.blubrry.com/curbsideinvestigator/www.curbsideinvestigator.com/podcasts/curbside12-28-11.mp3 Curbside Investigator #116 – Marketing Updates and Gear alert http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sunsetwestpi/~3/yVvWr0DTuqg/ http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/10/16/curbside-investigator-116-marketing-updates-and-gear-alert/#comments Sun, 16 Oct 2011 18:08:47 +0000 scott@sunsetwestpi.com (Scott Stys) http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/?p=433 Continue reading →]]> In this episode, Scott talks about a recent camera upgrade and how it affects workflow.  If you are looking to upgrade your old digital video cameras to the newer hard drive based camcorders, take a look at Oleg Flaksman’s page for a very good primer on how to get results.

There’s also a marketing update for those of you that are interested in how the new cards, postcards and marketing ideas are working so far.

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]]> http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/10/16/curbside-investigator-116-marketing-updates-and-gear-alert/feed/ 1 camcorder,camera,case,digital,file,investigator,marketing,PI,podcast,report,review,surveillance In this episode, Scott talks about a recent camera upgrade and how it affects workflow.  If you are looking to upgrade your old digital video cameras to the newer hard drive based camcorders, take a look at Oleg Flaksman's page for a very good primer o... In this episode, Scott talks about a recent camera upgrade and how it affects workflow.  If you are looking to upgrade your old digital video cameras to the newer hard drive based camcorders, take a look at Oleg Flaksman's (http://www.oinvestigations.com/Private-Investigator-Blog/2011/07/datetime-stamp-avs-software/)page for a very good primer on how to get results. There's also a marketing update for those of you that are interested in how the new cards, postcards and marketing ideas are working so far. Don’t forget to add The Curbside Investigator (http://twitter.com/thecurbsidepi) to your Twitter Feed. Curbside Investigator on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#%21/group.php?gid=5501237354) Check out the new forums (http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/forum/) on the site.  Create your username and password on the site to access the forum. Visit our sponsor, USAPI (http://www.usapi.org/)     Scott Stys no 15:27 http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/10/16/curbside-investigator-116-marketing-updates-and-gear-alert/http://media.blubrry.com/curbsideinvestigator/www.curbsideinvestigator.com/podcasts/curbside10-16-11.mp3 Curbside Investigator Episode #115-Google Voice, OneSuite and saving money on telephone service http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sunsetwestpi/~3/AHUIwS7K5DI/ http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/08/01/curbside-investigator-episode-115-google-voice-onesuite-and-saving-money-on-telephone-service/#comments Tue, 02 Aug 2011 01:36:47 +0000 scott@sunsetwestpi.com (Scott Stys) http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/?p=430 Continue reading →]]> Sorry everyone, I recorded this a week ago but didn’t get it out before I took off for vacation.  It’s a response to a posting in one of the listservs (not PInow) about saving money by downsizing your office phone system.  I had a lot of questions so I figured a podcast would be an easy way to get the word out.  Use the comment section for questions, and well, comments and we’ll get everyone on board with Google Voice and OneSuite.   To be clear, I do take part in the affiliate program for OneSuite.  You can support the show by using the link to OneSuite.com or you can go directly to the site and bypass my affiliate link.  Either way is fine with me.

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]]> http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/08/01/curbside-investigator-episode-115-google-voice-onesuite-and-saving-money-on-telephone-service/feed/ 0 Sorry everyone, I recorded this a week ago but didn't get it out before I took off for vacation.  It's a response to a posting in one of the listservs (not PInow) about saving money by downsizing your office phone system. Sorry everyone, I recorded this a week ago but didn't get it out before I took off for vacation.  It's a response to a posting in one of the listservs (not PInow) about saving money by downsizing your office phone system.  I had a lot of questions so I figured a podcast would be an easy way to get the word out.  Use the comment section for questions, and well, comments and we'll get everyone on board with Google Voice (http://www.google.com/voice) and OneSuite (http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=268381&u=488375&m=29725&urllink=&afftrack=).   To be clear, I do take part in the affiliate program for OneSuite (http://www.shareasale.com/r.cfm?b=268381&u=488375&m=29725&urllink=&afftrack=).  You can support the show by using the link to OneSuite.com or you can go directly to the site and bypass my affiliate link.  Either way is fine with me. Don’t forget to add The Curbside Investigator (http://twitter.com/thecurbsidepi) to your Twitter Feed. Curbside Investigator on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#%21/group.php?gid=5501237354) Check out the new forums (http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/forum/) on the site.  Create your username and password on the site to access the forum. Visit our sponsor, USAPI (http://www.usapi.org/)     Scott Stys no 16:13 private,investigator,investigate,surveillance,detective,undercover,spy,law,comedy,talk,show,podcast,real,lifehttp://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/08/01/curbside-investigator-episode-115-google-voice-onesuite-and-saving-money-on-telephone-service/http://media.blubrry.com/curbsideinvestigator/www.curbsideinvestigator.com/podcasts/curbside07-20-11.mp3 Curbside Investigator Episode #114-The how to of Postcard Marketing and Direct Mailing http://feedproxy.google.com/~r/sunsetwestpi/~3/rPSBhtChjpQ/ http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/07/19/curbside-investigator-episode-114-the-how-to-of-postcard-marketing-and-direct-mailing/#comments Tue, 19 Jul 2011 20:09:44 +0000 scott@sunsetwestpi.com (Scott Stys) http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/?p=426 Continue reading →]]> Still more marketing as Scott talks about direct mailing and postcard marketing.  There’s clients to be found, mined and farmed by sending letters and postcards to potential clients.  Scott touches on what works and what’s important in this time tested advertising field.

Oh yeah, there’s a bit of a rant about how PINow has hassled me to no end and screwed over their listserv group members.

Don’t forget to go to the curbside investigator website to check out onesuite for your low cost faxing needs.

Here’s some links on postcards

http://www.postcardmarketingidea.com/

http://www.easypostcardmarketing.com/how-to-develop-an-effective-postcard-marketing-campaign

http://www.easypostcardmarketing.com/five-approaches-to-postcard-marketing

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]]> http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/07/19/curbside-investigator-episode-114-the-how-to-of-postcard-marketing-and-direct-mailing/feed/ 1 bad,clients,curbside investigator,email,marketing,podcast,private investigator,rant,rave,usapi Still more marketing as Scott talks about direct mailing and postcard marketing.  There's clients to be found, mined and farmed by sending letters and postcards to potential clients.  Scott touches on what works and what's important in this time tested... Still more marketing as Scott talks about direct mailing and postcard marketing.  There's clients to be found, mined and farmed by sending letters and postcards to potential clients.  Scott touches on what works and what's important in this time tested advertising field. Oh yeah, there's a bit of a rant about how PINow has hassled me to no end and screwed over their listserv group members. Don't forget to go to the curbside investigator website (http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com) to check out onesuite for your low cost faxing needs. Here's some links on postcards http://www.postcardmarketingidea.com/ (http://www.postcardmarketingidea.com/) http://www.easypostcardmarketing.com/how-to-develop-an-effective-postcard-marketing-campaign (http://www.easypostcardmarketing.com/how-to-develop-an-effective-postcard-marketing-campaign) http://www.easypostcardmarketing.com/five-approaches-to-postcard-marketing (http://www.easypostcardmarketing.com/five-approaches-to-postcard-marketing) Don’t forget to add The Curbside Investigator (http://twitter.com/thecurbsidepi) to your Twitter Feed. Curbside Investigator on Facebook (http://www.facebook.com/#%21/group.php?gid=5501237354) Check out the new forums (http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/forum/) on the site.  Create your username and password on the site to access the forum. Visit our sponsor, USAPI (http://www.usapi.org/)     Scott Stys no 16:55 http://www.curbsideinvestigator.com/2011/07/19/curbside-investigator-episode-114-the-how-to-of-postcard-marketing-and-direct-mailing/http://media.blubrry.com/curbsideinvestigator/www.curbsideinvestigator.com/podcasts/curbside07-19-11.mp3 Scott StysnonadultThe Curbside Investigator is where you find out what is so private about a Private Investigator. Scott talks about what a PI does and how everyone can benefit from a PI's services in their business and personal life.