Show Notes:

In this episode of Process Server Daily, host Mighty Mike Reid interviews Michael Tabman, a Kansas-based investigator, former FBI Special Agent, and author. Michael reflects on his decades-long law enforcement career, including pivotal narcotics cases, courtroom testimony, and leadership challenges inside the FBI. He shares hard-earned lessons on ethics, professionalism, dealing with hostile situations, and testifying truthfully under pressure. Michael also discusses building a post-retirement investigative business, writing books, launching Crimes and Times, and offers practical advice for process servers on working with law enforcement, growing a reputation-based business, and staying calm, credible, and ethical in the field.

00:00 Introduction to Process Server Daily
01:10 Michael Tabman’s background (NYPD, FBI, investigations)
05:20 Transition from law enforcement to private consulting
09:40 Worst career experience: ethics accusation & leadership lesson
15:30 Advice on professionalism, ego control, and safety in the field
20:10 Biggest career win: major narcotics & money laundering cases
27:30 Courtroom testimony lessons: “do your job and tell the truth”
33:10 Dealing with attorneys, police, and courtroom traps
38:00 How to handle law enforcement interactions as a process server
41:30 Building a business from scratch after retirement
45:10 Books, Crimes and Times, and content creation
47:40 Where to connect with Michael + closing advice