Sign & Thrive

Send us Fan Mail The mobile notary and loan signing industry is filled with opinions, misinformation, and yes, a whole lot of noise. Some say you need certification to succeed. Others say you’re being scammed if you even consider paying for education. So what’s the truth? I’m here to tell you straight: Certifications are 100% voluntary—but for the right notary, they can be a total game-changer. In...

Send us Fan Mail Are you a notary who cringes at the idea of networking mixers, small talk, or cold outreach? Same. I’m Bill Soroka, and in this episode of the Sign & Thrive Podcast, I peel back the curtain on how I built a multiple six-figure notary business— as a hardcore introvert . I’m not the “hide under the table” kind of introvert (okay, sometimes I am), but I am someone who needs a nap...

Send us Fan Mail  Are you showing up in local search, or are you invisible online? In this episode of The Sign & Thrive Podcast for Notaries , Bill Soroka breaks down the critical mistakes most notaries make on directory profiles, and how to fix them using today’s SEO and AI-driven search best practices. Whether you’re listed on Google, Yelp, or a notary-specific directory like Gotary.com, the...

Send us Fan Mail Referrals are the secret weapon of business growth, but not in the way most people think. In this episode of The Sign & Thrive Podcast for Notaries , host Bill Soroka reveals the power of smart referrals —not just getting them, but giving them. When you become the person who connects people, solves problems, and makes life easier for others, you don’t just get referrals—you bu...

Send us Fan Mail If someone in your city asks ChatGPT for a notary recommendation , would your name come up? If not, you could be losing business without even knowing it. AI-driven search is changing the way people find local services , including mobile notaries, loan signing agents, and apostille professionals . While most businesses are still focused on Google SEO , the real game-changer is unde...

Send us Fan Mail Struggling to get more notary clients? Wondering why your phone isn’t ringing, even though you’ve got the website, the business cards, and the professional setup? The missing piece is consistent prospect outreach —and in this episode, I’m breaking down the exact strategies that took my notary business from $1,000 a month to $20,000+ a month in just 90 days. Here’s the truth: Most...

Send us Fan Mail In this jam-packed episode, your host Bill Soroka reveals the two key sources of customers for your notary business and explains how mastering them can transform your career. Bill starts by explaining that every successful notary business is powered by two “twin engines”: online visibility and your personal network. In today’s digital and convenience-driven world, prospects need n...

Send us Fan Mail Build Lifetime Notary Clients & Boost Referrals Fast with the S.M.I.L.E. Framework 💡 What if your next $20 notary appointment could turn into $2,000+ in lifetime value? That’s not a gimmick—it’s a strategy. And in this episode of Sign & Thrive , I’m sharing exactly how you can make it happen. Most notaries operate with a transactional mindset: stamp the document, collect...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode22 Episode 22: Stephanie Maloney walks us through her life as a notary for estate planning. Stephanie Maloney is the Director of Client Services at Premier Estate Planning, based in Arizona but assisting clients in all fifty states with their Estate Planning needs. Book a free consultation with...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode20 Episode 20: Bill delves into the Top of Mind Method, and how it provides even more value. Episode Description: As customers flow into our Notary business, we're faced with many different ways to represent our brand and demonstrate our expertise. These opportunities, when optimized, help...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode19 Episode Description: Selecia has built an amazing business working as a mobile notary, a Justice of the Peace in Florida, a wedding officiant at the Rainbow Notary Nuptials, and an advocate of RON (remote online notary) - tapping into the expat community needs around the country. You can lear...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode18 Episode 18: Listen to how Vanessa is expanding her own personal business, as well as showing others to do the same. Vanessa Terry is the Founder of Notary2Notary, the nationwide notary training program, On-Time Notary, her nationwide signing service and iNotarize, her new Electronic Notary Pl...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode17 Episode 17: Jane Wenning shares her wisdom on improving your mental and physical well-being. “When you love who you are, you become healthy, strong and unstoppable.  This is true transformation – body, mind and spirit.  This is the gift I want to share.”  Bio – Jane Wenning Jane Wenning is a...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode16 Episode 16: Hear Janessa's journey to building a thriving General Notary Work business covering two States! Entrepreneur since 2004, Notary since 2017, Janessa stumbled into Notary work while I was looking for something to add to her real estate income. Little did she know it would becom...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode15 Episode 15: Hear Nicola's passion about building her business and serving the Notary community. Nicola Jackson manages the Training and Education Department at the National Notary Association. Her group of 14 instructors conduct the California required Notary training statewide approxima...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode14 Episode 14: Listen in to Judi describe the opportunities in becoming a apostille. Judi Lawrence, dubbed the Queen of Apostilles, owns and manages the Lawrence Institute for Notaries where she teaches her famed certification course, The World of Apostille. She also has a physical office locati...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode13 Episode 13: Janae's journey from educator and stay-at-home mom to a successful Notary. Episode Description: This week I interview Janae, who went from a career in education, guidance counseling, and stay-at-home mom to creating a successful Notary business. I urge you to listen in on how...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode27 Episode 27: Clyde shares his journey in building the Notary practice he loves. Clyde Heppner is a full-time mobile notary public and certified loan signing agent in Missouri. He is a graduate of both Carol Ray’s Notary2Pro training and Bill Soroka’s “Sign and Thrive” Loan Signing Course. Clyd...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode11 Episode 11: Learning the ins and outs of the RON platform with Amy Seitz Amy Seitz is the Creator/founder, and CEO of CyberizeIt.com, an online Notarization platform that helps Notaries build their RON business. Explore more at https://notary.cyberizeit.com/ Episode Description: We've al...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode10 Episode 10: Dan applies a simple three-step formula to his sales & service calls as a Notary. Dan is a Notary from the Portland Oregon Area. He is very involved in Toastmasters and is currently chartering a brand new Toastmasters club specifically for the Notary Industry. He recently earn...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode9 Episode 9: Sue discusses her strategies and habits that make her thrive as a Notary. Sue Hope is the Small Business Owner of NotaryAssist Software which opened in 2007. She's also a Commissioned Notary Public in CA since 1999, a Loan Signing Agent, & Realtor in California since 2000....

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode8 Episode 8: Tax and business planning for mobile notaries. Renea Dentman is a philanthropist and a serial entrepreneur. She is the owner of Ms Notary Consultant and California Notary Agency. Despite economic downturns, Renea has successfully run profitable businesses for the past ten years. She...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode7 Episode 7: Learn to optimize Google Business Profile to get notary business. Jim Allen is a mobile notary and loan signing agent based out of Boise, Idaho. And he's also a Google business profile trainer just for notaries, and teaches how to get found on local Google searches. Want more S...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode6 Episode 6: A deep dive into Kim's journey, and the systems and tools she's created. To explore the Customer intake form or the Notary Ally journals, visit: www.notaryallies.com Episode Description: Kim Flanagan went from corporate to creator in her role as a mobile Notary. Putting he...

Send us Fan Mail For more details on this podcast visit: https://www.notarycoach.com/blog/PodcastEpisode5 Episode 5: Hear Samantha's journey from being unemployed to a thriving Notary Public. Contact Samantha here: https://linktr.ee/ganotarynation , and  https://hihello.me/p/30565423-60c6-469b-a5e1-1ba323b9523e   Episode Description: Samantha Smith joins Bill on today's conversation abou...