PI Union The Intersection of Investigation and Business

PI Union is creating a community for investigators of all varieties to share their experiences and further educate themselves on their chosen craft. The podcast will focus on the actual business of investigation and will foster professional dialogue from our community members. We are committed to professionalizing our industry trough education and exposure to industry thought leaders.If you are tired of the the professional silos that most investigators work in, this is the podcast for you! We are committed to make a positive change in the investigative industry, wanna come along for the ride?

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Chuck Mclaughlin-Past President of World Association of Detectives, talks business
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May 10, 2021

Chuck Mclaughlin-Past President of World Association of Detectives, talks business

Chuck Mclaughlin of the McLaughlin Investigative Group, is a mainstay in the greater Boston investigative community. He has been in business since 1990 and focuses on international business investigations. Chuck is a past President of the World Association of Detectives and we cover a wide range of subjects including international investigations and the current state of the investigative / business community. Here's a hint business is back! Mclaughlin Investigative Group https://bit.ly/3hfOJuS
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International Investigations-what are the restrictions? We asked the Johnsons, naturally
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May 2, 2021

International Investigations-what are the restrictions? We asked the Johnsons, naturally

Yin and Phil Johnson of JJ Associates International have been the mainstays of International Investigations-Business Due Diligence for many years. In this episode we cover general business conditions internationally (here's a hint things are ramping up) and the differences in private investigation laws in the European Union. Believe it or not, U.S. based investigators actually have access to more data, compared with our European counterparts, at least for now! Please share this episode! Please s
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Opening your agency? Lemme tell ya a couple, three things
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April 26, 2021

Opening your agency? Lemme tell ya a couple, three things

1. Ditch the traditional office, you simply don't need the commitment anymore. 2. Success- Success presents it own problems, don't let it swamp your growing business. 3. Cash Flow- Cash Flow over profits Boom You're Welcome! Pursuit Magazine "The Future of Work" by Kim Green https://bit.ly/2QRnziF Da Vinci Virtual Offices https://bit.ly/3vjOu5y Regus Virtual Offices https://bit.ly/3gCWQkJ
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Work / Life balance as a PI? Is it possible? Type A personalities find it hard to slow down
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April 11, 2021

Work / Life balance as a PI? Is it possible? Type A personalities find it hard to slow down

I once conducted the unintentional experiment of working for 40 straight days, this ended with predicable results. Do you push the envelope when it comes to work? You might not even realize the business is running you, rather than the other way around. Is it even possible to balance home and case work? Listen to this episode, you know you need to get a handle on this crucial aspect of your business. You can't serve from an empty vessel. Here is a great article from Forbes on work-life balance ht
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Investigator Professionalism-The industry needs a course on business professionalism
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April 5, 2021

Investigator Professionalism-The industry needs a course on business professionalism

Business professionalism is severely lacking in our industry-there I said it. I know we all see it, but what is to be done about it. The reputation of private investigators in society is in a bad way. Wearing a suit to court doesn't make you a professional. Integrity does, timelines does. When you decline a case that is outside of your expertise, when you need the money, that makes you a professional. When you tell your potential client that their desired case outcome is out of reach, unrealisti
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Business is booming! What postion should you fill first? An Admin? An Investigator? Sales?
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March 29, 2021

Business is booming! What postion should you fill first? An Admin? An Investigator? Sales?

You've hit a milestone, the business you dreamed about is so busy you need to hire your first employee! Take a moment to acknowledge that. Then focus on your first hire, this is a critical step in the development of your business. What position would you fill first and why? Let's take a look at which of your pain points needs to be alleviated first. We've narrowed the categories to three areas of immediate need. You need to hire; an administrative professional, a salesperson or another investiga
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