Notary Business Talk

What is RON? Why is it important? In this episode, we bring back Ronnie Lee Mickle to the show. We discuss all things RON and how it helps notaries optimize their business. Check out some tips on how to start using RON and more! As always, please check out my website  notarybusinesstalk.com  for additional  resources  and sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date w...

Being a notary has unlimited liability for the most part. And, although there are a lot of benefits in being a notary and having your own notary business, it also comes with a lot of responsibilities. So, we have to stay in this business long enough to be able to enjoy all those benefits. In this episode, we discuss the top 5 things that I've learned and developed over the last 20 years as ha...

In this episode, I discuss the three ways to get more loan signings. According to press reports, mortgage applications have plummeted even further than they had at the start of the market downturn. This will be a long-term pattern. So, as notaries, what do we do about it? How do we overcome and deal with this realization that the market has taken a deep? These are some of the questions that I addr...

In this episode, Brian Schooley, a good friend of mine, joins us to discuss the fears and stresses that we face as notaries. He spent two decades working in sales. Apart from his main job, he also had some side hustles, which caused him to become exhausted. After hearing about potential hourly income alternatives, Brian found himself interested in becoming a notary and loan signing agent. Eventual...

In this episode, I go over the three steps to surviving a notary work slowdown. Like any other industry, the notary business undergoes cycles of ups and downs. Definitely, this episode does not teach you how to prevent going through that cycle. Rather, it teaches you how to navigate market cycles and how to respond when things begin to slow down, so you always come out stronger. As always, please...

In this episode I discuss the 5 reasons why someone should become or continue as a notary. I took this list from a National Notary association article entitled "Five reasons You Should Become a Notary."  Make Additional Income Becoming a Notary Signing Agent Improve your resume/skillset Enjoy a flexible schedule Help your community As always, please check out my website  notarybusinessta...

In this episode, I discuss five tips for marketing your notary services. I also give insights from the current book I'm reading, "The Ultimate Sales Machine" by Chet Holmes. Mentioned in this episode was sendoutcards.com/onlinedemo As always, please check out my website  notarybusinesstalk.com  for additional  resources  and sign up for my  newsletter  to stay up to d...

In this episode, I discuss what real estate agents look for when working with a notary. I interview Ben Escalera, a successful agent in Southern California about what he looks for when working with a notary. For those interested in learning more about Ben, his website is vegetarianrealtor.com As always, please check out my website  notarybusinesstalk.com  for additional  resources &...

In this episode, I interview Ronnie Mickle, founder and co-owner of Unlimited Ink and Notary Stars. We talk about the things a notary should do to get their first loan signing. I you're brand new or have been doing this for a while, this episode will share how to optimize your notary business and get more notary signings. To learn more about Ronnie, visit notarystars.com   loansigningsystem.c...

In this episode I discuss when a notary incorporate. I interview Carlos Samaniego, an Enrolled Agent, who sheds light on this topic of incorporation. He answers what a corporation is, the pros and cons of filing for a corporation and when a notary should consider incorporating.  taxdebtconsultant.com taxdebtbook.com As always, please check out my website  notarybusinesstalk.com  for...

In this episode, I discuss a recent article the National Notary Association released titled " Notary Fee Misconceptions " I go over what a notary is allowed to charge for General Notary Work (GNW) and some best practices for running your business.  As always, please check out my website at  notarybusinesstalk.com  for additional  resources  and sign up for my  newslet...

In this episode, I ask the question, "Will pursuing a career as a notary make you happy?" To help me answer this question, I've invited Tal Tsfany, the President and CEO of the Ayn Rand Institute to be on the show. Tal shares his insights and wisdom on what he believes happiness looks like and how one can achieve it. Here are the links mentioned in the show: MyHappiness. Team , HappiestPodcast.com...

In this episode I explain how fear holds us back from getting what we want out of our notary business. I also share three ways to overcome that fear. As always, please check out my website  notarybusinesstalk.com  for additional  resources  and to sign up for my newsletter to stay up to date with what I have going on. If you wish to reach me, you can email me at  info@nota...

In this episode I share the three tax mistakes that are costing notaries a fortune. I introduce my special guest, Renea Dentman, who is known as "Ms. Notary Consultant." In addition to sharing with us her personal success story as an accomplished notary, she shares her in-depth knowledge of notary tax law and accounting techniques. To learn more about Renea, you can visit her website at msnotaryco...

In this episode, I discuss the differences between working for a signing agency and an escrow or title company, the advantages and disadvantages of working for either one, and who I ultimately recommend you work with. As always, please check out my website  notarybusinesstalk.com  for additional  resources  and to sign up for my  newsletter  to stay up to date with wh...

In this episode, I address eight technical mistakes notaries make when notarizing a document. As part of this episode, I review and comment on a video from the National Notary Association (NNA) about avoiding these types of mistakes. I also explain how properly notarizing a document may help you avoid serious issues that may lead to personal and financial liability. As always, please check out my...

In this episode I share 11 steps that will increase your ability to get more loan signing work. The implementation of these steps will improve your reputation and make you highly sought after by notary agencies. The 11 steps are: 1) Have a positive attitude. 2) Master your craft. 3) Double check your work. 4) Ship documents the same day. 5) Fix mistakes right away. 6) Don't overbook yourself. 7) P...

In this episode I share a story of someone I helped start her notary business and how it transformed her families life and saved her daughter from being bullied at school.  As always, please check out my website  notarybusinesstalk.com  for additional  resources  and to sign up for my  newsletter  to stay up to date with what I have going on. If you wish to reach...

In this episode I will discuss how to build a notary website and become visible online so people can find you whenever they search for a notary on Google. I also discuss realistically how long it might take for you to start making money as a notary when you're first getting started. As always, please check out my website  notarybusinesstalk.com  for additional  resources  and t...

In this episode I talk about the essentials of getting started as a Notary Signing Agent (NSA). I explain how to get your notary license, where to get trained and certified, and the equipment you will need to get the job done.  As always, please check out my website  notarybusinesstalk.com  for additional  resources  and to sign up for my  newsletter  to stay up...

In this episode, I share the story of how I became a notary and the early struggles I experienced before I was able to build a stable and profitable notary business. I also discuss who I believe will benefit most from listening to this show. I hope you find this episode entertaining and educational. Enjoy. As always, please check out my website  notarybusinesstalk.com  for additional&nbs...