Derek Van Otten
Peak Signing Agents
If you are a notary loan signing agent, or interested in becoming one, this podcast will provide you with tips and information to become a peak signing agent. My name is Derek Van Otten “DVO”, I’m a successful loan signing agent and I own a national signing service.
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Jul 6, 2026
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Episodes
Pro Bono Notary 06.07.2026 11:51
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...
Zoom Scam Targeting Notaries 29.06.2026 8:46
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...
Handling Incorrect Appointment Details 22.06.2026 9:35
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...
Notary Business is a Last Minute Business 15.06.2026 7:04
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:/...
Canines at Notary Signings 08.06.2026 11:45
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...
Do Not Cross Sell at the Table 01.06.2026 7:09
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...
Holiday Deals for Notary Equipment 25.05.2026 6:11
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...
Follow a Notary System 18.05.2026 10:23
Episode 202. As a 20+ year entrepreneur, I’ve learned to follow systems that have already been put in place by successful individuals in those fields. That’s no different in the notary industry. 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://loansigningsy...
Whom to Make Checks to 11.05.2026 16:07
Episode 201. When you come across signers that need to send funds, they’ll need to either use the wiring instructions or make a check. Here’s who they make the check out to. 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 CR...
My Notary Entrepreneur Tips 04.05.2026 37:57
Episode 200. I’m sharing the tips I’ve learned during my last 20 years as an entrepreneur. Thanks for joining me on 200 episodes. 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/maste...
Irene from Phoenix Notary Pro 26.04.2026 45:18
Episode 199. My friend Irene Rueda from Phoenix Notary Pro, based out of Arizona, joins me for a spectacular episode that you won’t want to miss. 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.loansigning...
How They Should Sign Their Name 19.04.2026 11:48
Episode 198. How people sign general notary documents compared to loan signing documents may be different, and it’s important for the notary to know the difference. 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:...
Keep Your Opinions to Yourself 13.04.2026 8:54
Episode 197. BIG tip for new notaries, and great reminder for veteran notaries. Keep your opinions to yourself, stay in your lane, and keep your mouth shut. Let me share a story 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 podcast: Loan Signing System http://loan...
How to be the #1 Notary 06.04.2026 14:47
Episode 196. I wanted to share my tips on how I climbed the ranks to become the #1 notary with my clients when they were already working with other notaries. 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...
Package Documents for Shipping 30.03.2026 12:51
Episode 195. You’ve got everything signed and shipped the documents on time. The last thing you want to hear is half the documents are missing. Here are my tips to package the documents properly. 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://loansignings...
Filter the Online Chatter 23.03.2026 19:05
Episode 194. There’s A LOT of talk online lately on how YOU should run YOUR notary business. I’m just giving my two cents. 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-...
Have a Reward System 16.03.2026 11:45
Episode 193. You work hard, so reward yourself. It not only awards your hard work, but it helps keep you going with purpose. 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/masterclas...
Examples of Why to Keep a Notary Journal 09.03.2026 10:34
Episode 192. I wanted to share a few real life examples of why I think it’s important to have a notary journal. 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=...
Remove Yourself From a Signing 02.03.2026 11:00
Episode 191. There may be a time when you need to have a signing reassigned. Well there’s a professional and wrong way to do it. Here are my tips to do it the right way. 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: h...
Scanbacks Only 23.02.2026 9:20
Episode 190. Sometimes a client may need a few documents re-signed, or they forgot to include them in a package that they need signed. But they don’t need the originals back, just scanned copies. Well here are my tips on doing it in high quality, and some other important tips. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Sup...
Beware of Notary Email Scams 16.02.2026 9:32
Episode 189. I’m seeing many scam emails that are targeting notaries. On this important episode, I’m sharing tips on how to spot them and avoid them. Plus, also how to verify the emails with clients. 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://loansign...
Add These To Your Notary Profile 09.02.2026 11:10
Episode 188. With the new year upon us, it’s always a nice reminder to update your profile on the signing service platforms. On this episode I have a couple new items I recommend you add. And if you want to watch or listen to my previous episodes on having a great profile, check out episodes 6 & 45. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https:...
Go Full Time as a Notary 02.02.2026 16:23
Episode 187. I’m sharing my personal story of how I quit my job to go full time as a Notary Signing Agent. And I encourage you to watch or listen to episodes 49, 50, and 51 on my Pros & Cons series. If you are a student of Complete Notary Mentorship, here is my marketing video: https://courses.loansigningsystem.com/courses/take/mentorship-and-business-coaching/lessons/23942702-signing-agent-ma...
Winter Storm Signings 26.01.2026 10:49
Episode 186. Winter storms hit every year. This episode contains my tips about being safe, and communicating with clients about possible delays. 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.loansignings...
Table Top Surfaces 18.01.2026 15:11
Episode 185. As a mobile notary, you’ll run into many different table top surfaces. Well those table tops can cause issues. Here are my tips on how to handle dirty, uneven, cluttered, or unavailable tables. 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...
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