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Meet Jason Droste, LocateSmarter Software Developer

By LocateSmarter
on Sep 16, 2018
in Meet the Team, Skip Tracing

Our Meet the Team series continues with Jason Droste. Jason is our newest Software Developer, working to make sure our clients are our priority. Find out how Jason views his new team, how family and music shape his free time and what he might order if you go out to breakfast with him.

Meet Jonathan Brooks, LocateSmarter President

By LocateSmarter
on Jul 08, 2018
in Meet the Team

In honor of his one year anniversary as our leader, we continue our Meet the Team series with Jonathan Brooks, President at LocateSmarter. Find out what keeps Jonathan ticking in the data industry, in his spare time and as he hunts for a special collector’s item. Continue reading to learn more about Jonathan Brooks…

Meet Roger Hoeper, Software Developer

By LocateSmarter
on Jun 05, 2018
in Meet the Team

We continue our Meet the Team series with Roger Hoeper, Software Developer at LocateSmarter. Prior to LocateSmarter, Roger worked as a programmer for a collection agency, giving him a great understanding of our clients’ IT needs and challenges. In this blog, find out about Roger’s past experience, why he enjoys working at LocateSmarter and how he intends to spend his summer. Continue reading to learn more about Roger Hoeper…

A Look Back on the 2018 Great Lakes Credit and Collections Association Conference (GLCCA)

By DJ Perry
on May 30, 2018
in Conference

This year’s Great Lakes Credit & Collections Association Conference was held in Delavan, Wisconsin at the Lake Lawn Resort, located near Lake Geneva. From May 21 – 23, collections professionals came to hear influential speakers and learn accounts receivables best practices. The conference featured topics such as cryptocurrencies, CFPB, hiring and retention, and goal setting. Plus, new GLCCA officers were installed during an evening ceremony. The 2018 GLCCA Conference was a memorable conference; here are a few things that stick out in my head: Continue Reading

Batch Skip Tracing KPIs – Descriptions & Best Practices

By Brandon Huisman
on May 15, 2018
in Skip Tracing

In our previous blog, “Pros and Cons of Different Batch Skip Tracing Tests“, we discussed three types of batch phone append tests you might use when trying to evaluate a new or existing skip tracing vendor. The three tests described were: champion challenge (overlap), champion challenge (A/B test) and a retroactive test. While each type of test has its pros and cons, each test also has varying skip tracing KPIs. We’ve outlined the key performance indicators, how to measure them and what tests they are best suited for.

Meet Grant Morfitt, LocateSmarter Analyst

By LocateSmarter
on May 07, 2018
in Meet the Team

We continue our Meet the Team series with Grant Morfitt, Analyst at LocateSmarter. Prior to LocateSmarter, Grant Morfitt worked with default loans in the mortgage industry and at John Deere in supply and cost management. In this blog, Grant talks about his typical day at work, his passion for video games and what it’s like with three kids under the age of 6. Continue reading to learn more about Grant Morfitt…

5 Ways to Spend Less Money on Skip Tracing Data

By LocateSmarter
on Apr 11, 2018
in Skip Tracing

Last Fall, we published a series of tips aimed at helping readers reduce skip tracing expenses by reducing excess/unnecessary data, proactively minimizing wrong numbers and looking at the overall cost of your skip tracing efforts. We have compiled all of these tips into one convenient blog, so without further au due, here are 5 ways to spend less money on skip tracing data: