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.

Author

Derek Van Otten

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Business

Podcast website

www.peaksigning.com

Latest episode

Jul 6, 2026

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Episodes

Introductory Email 26.06.2023

Episode 60. Have you ever sent a signing service, title company, mortgage company, real estate agent, or anyone an introductory email? Well, let me help you send a professional introductory email. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Please support our sponsors: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=...

Don't Throw Anyone Under the Bus 19.06.2023

Episode 59. I am going to share a real life story of why you don't want to throw anyone under the bus, and how it can affect you. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Please support our sponsors: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.co...

Know Every Role 12.06.2023

Episode 58. It’s easy to only think of ourselves and the job we need to perform. But what if we thought about the role we play as notary signing agents, and how that affects the next role. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Please support our sponsors: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Comp...

Technology Roundtable Discussion 05.06.2023

Episode 57. This is a live recording from one of my local notary meetups where we talked about technology. Issues anyone might have, websites some use, and apps that make our personal and business lives better. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Please support our sponsors: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsys...

When to Ask for Documents 29.05.2023

Episode 56. We’ve all been there, we have a signing coming up and we’re waiting on documents. Well I’ll teach you how to professionally ask as a notary signing agent, and as a signing service owner. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Please support our sponsors: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afm...

NFC Business Cards 22.05.2023

Episode 55. One of the biggest marketing and networking tools is a business card. I'm giving my opinion on an ideal business card. Plus the future of digital and NFC business cards and how they can help your notary loan signing agent business. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning NFC cards: https://a.co/d/eAvZVpR...

List of 300 Signing Services 15.05.2023

Episode 54. There is a list of 300+ signing services to sign up with. I'll tell you the benefit of doing so, and what I do with notary signing agents that signup with my company. At the end of the episode I'll share how using one of my affiliate links to the Loan Signing System course will give you access to that list which I am also on. The following link will take you to our Podcast link...

Story of an Upset Signer 08.05.2023

Episode 53. I’m going to tell a story of a signing that went awry. I’m going to break down the story and go over what the notary signing agent did right and wrong. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Please support our sponsors: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship ht...

E&O Errors & Omissions Insurance 01.05.2023

Episode 52. A common question I see posted is about how much insurance, and what’s the price of E&O insurance for notary signing agents. As a licensed agent in other forms of insurance, let me break it down for you. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Please support our sponsors: Loan Signing System http://loans...

Pros & Cons: Starting a Signing Service 24.04.2023

Episode 51. Part 3 of 3. If you’ve thought about starting a notary signing service, or you plan on it in the future, then this episode is for you. I’m giving my pros and cons to starting a signing service. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Please support our sponsors: Loan Signing System  http://loansigningsystem....

Pros & Cons: Going Direct 17.04.2023

Episode 50. Part 2 of 3. Whether you’re working with direct title companies, or thinking about it, here are my pros and cons for marketing and going direct. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Here is the training I did for the Loan Signing System on marketing to direct business: https://courses.loansigningsystem.co...

Pros & Cons: Working with Signing Services 10.04.2023

Episode 49. Part 1 of 3. I’m not saying it’s good or bad working with only signing services. I just want to give you the pros and cons to make your own decision. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Please support our sponsors: Loan Signing System  http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship  ht...

Setting Direct Fees 03.04.2023

Episode 48. Here is a story and mini coaching I did for a notary signing agent while helping her set her fees. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Here is the training I did for the Loan Signing System on marketing to direct business: https://courses.loansigningsystem.com/courses/take/mentorship-and-business-coachin...

(EDC) Every Day Carry Bag 27.03.2023

Episode 47. Here is what’s in my EDC bag as an entrepreneur. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning Please support our sponsors: Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct https://regist...

Take a Peek Inside My Notary Bag 20.03.2023

Episode 46. I'm going to show you what's inside my notary bag. Please support our sponsors: Loan Signing System  http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship  https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct  https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/ Items in my notary bag: Shoe Covers https://www.amazon.com/Green-Convenienc...

Creating the Ideal Profile 13.03.2023

Episode 45. New year, new you. So now is a good time to update your profile on signing platforms. Here are my tips to get you more signings just by your profile and bio. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning If you’re looking for a training course to help you, I recommend the Loan Signing System. If you’re interested...

Taxes for Notary Signing Agents 06.03.2023

Episode 44. I am not a tax professional, so always seek advice from your tax professional. I just finished doing my taxes, and after spending 2 hours with my CPA I hope the information I received will also help you. Everything said in this episode is only my opinion, it’s free and worth the value lol. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://...

Getting a Notary Mentor 28.02.2023

Episode 43.Episode 43. Starting this career as a notary signing agent may feel lonely at times. But the right mentor will help you in your business. Plus you need more mentors in your life to guide you. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning If you’re looking for a training course to help you, I recommend the Loan Sign...

Mark Wills from Loan Signing System 20.02.2023

Episode 42. I am honored to have my coach, mentor, and friend Mark Wills join us this episode. Mark is the creator of the Loan Signing System and Complete Notary Mentorship training courses. Loan Signing System: http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship: https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew "The Best Kept Secret In The Real Estate...

Collaborate With Fellow Notaries 13.02.2023

Episode 41. Collaborating with your fellow notary signing agents is another way to bring value. It’s another way to grow your network, and connect with your notary tribe. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning If you’re looking for a training course to help you, I recommend the Loan Signing System. If you’re interested...

The Power of Networking 06.02.2023

Episode 40. On this episode I’ll share the importance and impact of networking as a notary signing agent. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning If you’re looking for a training course to help you, I recommend the Loan Signing System. If you’re interested click on my affiliate link: http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3...

Is Now a Good Time to Become a Notary Signing Agent 30.01.2023

Episode 39. If you’re considering to become a notary signing agent, or if you’re debating to stay a NSA, then this is my opinion and tips as of now to stay in business. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning If you’re looking for a training course to help you, I recommend the Loan Signing System. If you’re interested c...

Buydown Agreements 23.01.2023

Episode 38. I’ll explain what are the seller-paid buydown agreements that have become very popular lately. What they are and how they benefit the buyer. And how you can read this correctly in the document package. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning If you’re looking for a training course to help you, I recommend th...

NotaryAct E-Journal 16.01.2023

Episode 37. There are 45+ plus states that allow notaries to use an e-journal. An e-journal might be easier and safer than you think. I use an e-journal daily, specifically NotaryAct. Listen to this interview with NotaryAct’s Director of Sales and Business Development, Scott Keller. www.notaryact.com The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://l...

Security of Documents 09.01.2023

Episode 36. As notary signing agents, we are trusted with a lot of information. And a lot of that information are on the documents that we download, print, and get signed. Here are my tips to keep clients’ information secure and your reputation solid. The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email: https://linktr.ee/peaksigning If you’re looking for a train...

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