Derek Van Otten

Peak Signing Agents

Business EN ↓ 228 episodes

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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Author

Derek Van Otten

Category

Business

Podcast website

www.peaksigning.com

Latest episode

Nov 9, 2026

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Episodes

Follow a Notary System 18.05.2026

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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...

New Year, New You 12.01.2026

Episode 184. I’ll start with some business tips for a new year. And my personal tips to win in life. This is your year to succeed in all areas of your life. 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....

Call to Confirm the Signing 05.01.2026

Episode 183. I’m going to share a story of a notary signing agent that did not call to confirm an appointment, and the stress it caused everyone in the transaction. Don’t make this mistake. 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....

Shippers Lost the Documents 29.12.2025

Episode 182. What do you do if the shippers (UPS or FedEx) lose the documents? It’s happened to me as a signing agent, and as a signing service we see it a lot. Here are my tips on how to handle the situation. 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:...

Avoid Debt to Start Your Notary Business 15.12.2025

Episode 181. In my opinion, I don’t believe you need to get into debt to start your notary business. You don’t need a business loan or credit card. I’ll share how I started my notary career, and how I still financially run my notary signing agent business. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors...

Notary Printer Tips 08.12.2025

Episode 180. I recently had my “printer guy” join one of my local meetups. And I want to share the tips he gave to everyone, with all of you. 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.loansigningsyst...

Signing Service Fees & Expenses 01.12.2025

Episode 179. HOT TOPIC between the fees of Signing Agents and Signing Services. How much is offered, and who has more expenses. I’m going to break it down with my real life examples. 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/?af...

Notary Stamp Ink 24.11.2025

Episode 178. It’s very important that we have sufficient ink in our notary stamps. I’ll break down the reasons why, especially with loan documents that need to be recorded. Plus I share tips on I make the best stamp impressions. 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 S...

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