Derek Van Otten

Peak Signing Agents

Business EN ↓ 210 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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Derek Van Otten

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Business

Podcast website

www.peaksigning.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Notarize at a Care Facility 20.01.2025

Episode 134. At some point, you’ll have to notarize documents for someone in a rehabilitation center, retirement home, hospital, or any other type of care facility. These usually take extra care and due diligence. Here are my tips to make sure we follow our laws and do our due diligence. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peak...

I Just Renewed My Commission 13.01.2025

Episode 133. I just renewed my commission for the 2nd time. Meaning I’ve been a Notary Public for 8 years. Wow does time fly. I thought I’d share how I started in the beginning to get to where I’m at today. I hope it helps! 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: CRM: https:...

What are you Grateful for 06.01.2025

Episode 132. I’m back with new episodes after a holiday break. Over the break I took time to think of many things I’m grateful for. And some exciting news I’ll share. Go to YouTube and comment what you’re grateful for. 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: CRM: https://lea...

Speaking From the Heart 18.11.2024

Episode 131. I just want to take an episode before the holidays to share what’s on my mind and in my heart. 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: CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-5998?am_id=derek6863 1-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com...

Melanie from Timely Signings 11.11.2024

Episode 130. My good friend and signing service owner, Melanie Kielty from Timely Signings, will join me this episode. She shares an incredible amount of information, knowledge, and tips with all of you. If you would like to work with her, send an email to support@timelysignings and make sure to put “Peak Signing Agent” in the subject or else it may get lost in the shuffle. The following link will...

Finding Notaries in Rural Areas 04.11.2024

Episode 129. I had a signing service owner friend reach out to me with a dilemma of finding notaries in rural areas. And as a signing service owner myself, I’ve had quite a bit of requests for finding a signing agent in a rural area. So I’ll share my experience, especially with negotiating fees. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr...

You Only Get One Shot 28.10.2024

Episode 128. Sometimes you only get one shot. One shot do a great job. One shot to get a new client. One shot to be preferred. One shot to get a signing. You may get a second shot, but this episode is about looking at each opportunity as your only shot. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors sup...

Setting Your Notary Fees 21.10.2024

Episode 127. I see this question asked a lot, “How much should I charge?”. I’ll share with you how I came up with my signing agent fees. 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: CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-5998?am_id=derek6863 1-on-1 Notary Coaching:...

What to do During Slow Times 14.10.2024

Episode 126. If you are constantly working on building your business and developing your skills, you won’t have slow times. Here are my tips to stay busy growing your notary business. 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: CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclas...

1031 Exchange for Notary Signing Agents 07.10.2024

Episode 125. Are you familiar with 1031 exchanges, property replacements forms, and Certification of No Information Reporting forms? I’ll give an explanation for all of these things on this episode. Disclaimer: I am not a tax professional and do not provide tax advice. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting...

Daily Affirmations 30.09.2024

Episode 124. I’m a big believer in brain washing yourself in a positive way. I believe it’s important to tell yourself positive affirmations daily to set your mindset to win. I’ll share my daily affirmations, my kids’ affirmations, and suggestions you can tell yourself. Go win! The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Su...

Stay in Your Lane as a Notary 23.09.2024

Episode 123. A situation came up this past week where I had to pay my title company a fee to their county due to something the notary signing agent said. I’ll share the story so you don’t make the same mistake and possibly get sued over. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the podcas...

Make Sure Your Notifications Are On 16.09.2024

Episode 122. As a notary and signing agent, we work by appointment most of the time. It’s important to have your notifications on. But I personally don’t turn on all my phone’s notifications. I’ll share which apps I allow notifications on during the work day. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponso...

Disastrous Closing Experience 09.09.2024

Episode 121. I want to share a very bad experience I had with a closing and two notaries. This episode is not to vent or complain, but to share with you what we signing services have to go through. And also key takeaway points for you of the things you should or should not do as a notary signing agent. Remember to be the hero, and you’ll get a lot of business. The following link will take you to o...

Melina from The Closing Signing Service 03.09.2024

Episode 120. Melina Fuenmayor from The Closing Signing Service is joining me today. She runs one of the largest signing services for notaries in the country. What an inspirational story she has. Here is their website: https://theclosingsigningservice.com/ The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors s...

The Right Printer for Notaries 26.08.2024

Episode 119. I’ll talk about the best printers to use, and why we use them on this episode. Plus some tips to print smoothly. 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: CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-5998?am_id=derek6863 1-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://not...

Amateurs Pay, Professionals Get Paid 19.08.2024

Episode 118. After watching the Summer Olympics, I'm comparing business to sports, and how treating your business as a professional will make you the most money. 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: 1-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-progra...

What To Do If Documents Are Late 12.08.2024

Episode 117. We’ve all been there, and if you’re new, you will be. You have a signing, but documents aren’t ready yet. How do you handle that situation in a professional manner? I’ll give you tips on how I communicate in a professional manner. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Supporting our sponsors supports the...

Mental Strength to Win in Business and Life 05.08.2024

Episode 116. I think winning in business and life starts with your mentality. On this episode I’m sharing my thought process to win in life overall. I’m talking about rejection, health, family, and politics (not so much). 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: 1-on-1 Notary...

Preparing Signers for RON 29.07.2024

Episode 115. I’ll share with you how I get my signers ready for a RON (remote online notarization) appointment since for most of them, this is their first time. And here is the email I send them: Hi, I’m (notary). I will be your remote online notary (day and time). Here are some instructions to help guide you through. Feel free to ask any questions. 1. You will receive an email from (RON platform)...

Common Missed Documents That Should Be Signed 22.07.2024

Episode 114. As a Signing Service owner, I see a lot of notary signing agents miss a few pages that should be signed every time. Here are 5 documents that should be signed by the signers that are not usually talked about. 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: 1-on-1 Notary...

Notary Business Cards 15.07.2024

Episode 113. I’m going to share how I structure my business cards as a notary signing agent, and as a signing service. Why I include what I do on my cards, and why I leave out so many things that other notaries put on their cards. Here is the YouTube link where I talk about NFC business cards: https://youtu.be/lqJuSRWF7yQ?si=pgjadFBvN_bffDM5 The following link will take you to our Podcast links, Y...

The Best Pens for Notaries 08.07.2024

Episode 112. I’ll explain which pens I believe are best for notaries and loan signing agents. We’re talking ballpoint, gel, rollerball, and fountain pens. Plus the pen that I personally like to use. 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: 1-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://nota...

Patience + Persistence = Success 01.07.2024

Episode 111. “Patience plus Persistence” has been a business mantra of mine for a few years. The marriage of those 2 words have changed my view on life and business. Let me break it down for 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: 1-on-1 Notary Coaching:...

Stories From Multiple Saturday Closings 24.06.2024

Episode 110. This past Saturday we had 5 closings nationwide. And they were a little stressful as a signing service owner. I’m sharing some stories and giving major tips for notary signing agents to become and stay preferred. 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: 1-on-1 No...

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