Peak Signing Agents

Episode 227. I’ll share with you some of the sacrifices I’ve had to make to become a successful notary entrepreneur. And how to identify sacrifices you may want to make to get to the next level in your notary business. Please vote for me as Notary Influencer of the Year. You can vote once per day until 01/15/2027. https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/i...

Episode 226. I’ll share my 6 tips on how I continuously make $5,000 a month as a notary loan signing agent. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:  https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=der...

Episode 225. If you’re looking to add online notarizations to your notary business, here are the questions I would ask your state’s approved platform to make the best decision for you and your business. Will the platform white label my company Is an electronic seal provided Is training included Can I perform a practice session Is there tech support, and what are the hours What are the pricing tier...

Episode 224. Should we as Notaries Public accept tips from signers? I’ll share my personal thoughts on the matter. But as a reminder, always follow your state’s laws. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:  https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew CRM: htt...

Episode 223. If you’re asked to notarize a Warranty Deed (WD), a seller might ask you why it lists the price as TEN dollars. On this episode I’ll tell you a little about what a Warranty Deed is, why it says $10, and how I answer their question. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:  https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports th...

Episode 222. Oh great, the signer has changed their name. Now the name on the ID does not match the name on the documents. Here are my tips on how I handle that. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:  https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew CRM: https://...

Episode 221. Story time! I’ll share a story where a notary did not ship documents, along with tips for all of you. But please everyone is tracking the documents, please ship them out to put everyone at ease. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:  https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http:/...

Episode 220. As self-employed notaries public, most of us do not have taxes withheld from pay checks. So it’s important that we act and do what successful business owners do with their money. I’ll share some examples with you on this episode. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:  https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the...

Episode 219. Don’t be a secret agent like James Bond. You want everyone to know that you are in business as a notary public. I’ll share breaking down mental barriers of being a business owner, and some examples of how to shout from the mountain tops that you are open for business. Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here  https://www.nationalnotary.org/a...

Episode 218. A key to my business’s growth is from referrals and word of mouth. On this episode I want to stress the importance of building a strong notary reputation. Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here  https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten Social Media Link...

Episode 217. An important aspect of our jobs is arriving on time and keeping an eye on our bookkeeping. I’ll share how I organized my calendar as a signing agent, and now as a signing service. Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here  https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form Nominee Name: Derek Va...

Episode 216. I’ve hired both of my kids for my notary business. I’ll list benefits for your business, and for your kids’ future. I’ll also give ideas of some of the work you can hire your kids to do. Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here  https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form Nominee Name: D...

Episode 215. A common question I see asked is how much to charge for a notarization fee. I’ll share what to follow, how to compare with others, and other items to keep in mind when scheduling the appointment. Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here  ⁠https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form⁠ Nomi...

Episode 214. Other than state requirements, notary courses are not mandatory. I’ll share if I think they’re worth it, and what I look for in choosing a notary course. Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here  https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten Social Media Link:...

Episode 213. Nicola Jackson has been with the National Notary Association for over 25 years and is currently the Director of Training and Education. She joins me this episode to share the benefits the NNA provides to notaries and signing agents. www.nationalnotary.org Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here  https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/...

Episode 212. We had a situation where a seller had a difficulty signing paperwork, so the notary create a Power of Attorney legal form so the daughter can sign. Well, we can’t just do that without approval. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://l...

Episode 211. As a notary signing service, I always get asked by notaries if they need to provide scans. The answer is always ‘Yes’, but it’s not just to micro-manage. I’ll share the important reasons why we need scans. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing Sys...

Episode 210. I’ve received a few referrals from my business cards. So I thought I’d share this episode with ideas of where you can leave your notary business cards. And here’s a link to episode 113, where I shared my opinion on what I put on my business cards. https://youtu.be/t064L7nn6hM?si=PGcFJ_30mxZPhr0- The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: h...

Episode 209. Would you sign for free if it meant more business? This is a thought exercise I would like you to listen to, and to think about as a notary business owner. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew CRM: ht...

Episode 208. SCAM ALERT! There is a new scam going around wanting you to jump on a Zoom call to talk about a document to be notarized. I’ll discuss why they want to jump on Zoom, and how you can ask the right questions to verify if it’s fraudulent or not. And make sure to watch or listen to Episode 189, where I also talked about email scams. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, Y...

Episode 207. You call to confirm the appointment, but the details are all wrong. Here are my tips on how to professionally handle the situation, and make it less stressful for everyone else. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem...

Episode 206. The notary service, like most other services and businesses, is a very last minute business. Meaning new requests and last minute changes will happen. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew CRM: https:/...

Episode 205. As a mobile notary, you will eventually go to someone’s house that has big dogs. And if you have a fear of them, this is how I would handle the situation professionally before and during the appointment. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcast: Loan Signing Syste...

Episode 204. Many notaries public provide other services in their business. But if you’re hired for one service, I don’t recommend cross selling while at the signing. However, you know I’ll provide tips on how to still share your services in a professional way. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our spon...

Episode 203. This episode is being released on Memorial Day, because holidays are a great time of the year to look for notary equipment. A lot of in-stores and online will have specials on office equipment and furniture. Along with notary and mobile notary equipment. That’s when I’ve purchased many of my items. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email...