In this episode of Process Server Daily, host Mighty Mike Reid interviews Oliver "Ollie" Lawrence, a Brisbane-based investigator and former police officer. Ollie breaks down how he transitioned from policing and offshore investigations into running OJT Investigations Group, and why client screening and ethics matter as much as results. He shares his "SELF" test (Scrutiny, Ethical, Lawful, Fair) for deciding what work to take, plus real examples of sketchy skip-trace requests he refuses. Ollie also talks through one of his biggest wins—a long, high-stakes extortion investigation—then closes with practical advice on marketing, continual learning, and staying fulfilled in the work.
00:00 Introduction + welcome to Process Server Daily
01:05 Meet Ollie Lawrence (Australia) + background in policing/investigations
04:05 Transition into private sector + building OJT Investigations Group
06:10 "Worst experience" framing: the risk of unethical/gray-area requests
08:10 Vetting clients + why skip tracing creates real responsibility
10:05 The "SELF" test explained: Scrutiny, Ethical, Lawful, Fair
13:10 Examples of questionable inquiries (and how to handle them)
15:05 Advice to "Server Nation": grow steadily, don't rush the process
16:40 Biggest win: 13-week extortion operation + outcome and rehab mindset
20:10 What Ollie's excited about now: IT security / vulnerability work
22:35 Break + community plug (Mighty Process Servers)
23:30 Rapid-fire: favorite skip-trace tactic + best "defense" tool
25:10 Book recommendation: OSINT techniques / online research
26:30 Rebuilding from scratch: $100 plan + cheap marketing / letter drops
28:10 Parting advice: stay fresh, keep learning, take smart risks
30:00 How to connect with Ollie + wrap-up / closing message
