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Sign & Thrive
Author: Bill Soroka
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Welcome to Sign & Thrive: A Podcast for Notaries. Did you know you can build an entire business and additional revenue stream with your Notary commission? The Sign & Thrive podcast helps mobile notaries and loan signing agents serve their customers and build a business that lasts, no matter what the economy is doing. This work matters! Fortunes are transfered, and rights are granted & revoked, with the swipe of our pen and the stamp of our seal. Meet your fellow Notaries Public from around the country who have answered the call to defend integrity AND build a business that they can be proud of, while reclaiming their schedule, and generating unlimited income.
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Send us a text The Missing Piece of a Complete Estate Plan: How Notaries Are Building Legacy-Focused Businesses with Bill Soroka and Jon Braddock Are you a mobile notary public looking for new ways to increase your income, diversify your services, and offer something that truly matters? In this episode of the Sign & Thrive Podcast for Notaries, host Bill Soroka is joined by Jon Braddock, the CEO of My Life & Wishes and creator of the Legacy Vault, to explore one of the most meaningfu...
Send us a text 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 this episode, I pull back the curtain on what certifications actually do (and what they don’t), wh...
Send us a text 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 and some Golden Girls after too much peopling. If the idea of marketing yourself to estate planning ...
Send us a text 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, these tips will help you attract more clients and make your profile work for you 24/7. What ...
Send us a text 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 build a reputation that brings opportunities you never saw coming. What You’ll Learn in This Episode: ✔...
Send us a text 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 understanding how AI-powered search engines like ChatGPT, Gemini, and Perplexity decide which businesses to...
Send us a text 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 notary entrepreneurs don’t do enough outreach. Whether it’s fear of rejection, not knowing what to s...
Send us a text 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 not only to find you quickly but also to trust that you’re the expert they can count on. As a mobile...
Send us a text 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 the fee, and move on—only to start the hustle again to find the next client. But what if you could tu...
Send us a text 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 Stephanie HERE. Episode Description: Have you been "shoulding" all over yourself about getting...
Send us a text 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 deepify relationships, clearing the path for something that can last beyond one single transaction. Be...
Send us a text 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 learn more about Selecia at www.rainbownotaryandnuptials.com Episode Highlights: 38:56 The c...
Send us a text 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 Platform. She loves training and provides resources in the notary industry across the country. She ...
Send us a text 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 certified Medical Technologist with a degree in Clinical Laboratory Science.&nbs...
Send us a text 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 become a main source of income! Originally living in Orange County and then moving to St. Louis, she figu...
Send us a text 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 approximately 800 times a year. She also manages the NNA hotline that answers over 12,000 questions monthly fro...
Send us a text 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 location for her Notary services in central Philadelphia. Learn more about the World of Apostille cer...
Send us a text 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 she embraced her entrepreneur spirit and overcame challenges to build the career of her dreams. Epis...
Send us a text 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. Clyde came this career after being the Coordinator of Research for the Kansas City, Missouri Public ...
Send us a text 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 all heard about RON-Remote Online Notarization. Join me with my guest this week, Amy Seitz, a fellow...