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Peak Signing Agents
Author: Derek Van Otten
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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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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-marketing-training-with-derekThe following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:https://linktr.ee/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
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/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
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/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
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/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
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/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
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/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
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/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
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/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
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/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
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/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
Episode 177. Tina Scott from Platinum Notary Services based out of Texas will be joining me on this episode. If you want to connect with her, email tinascottmobilenotary@gmail.com.The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:https://linktr.ee/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
Episode 176. It’s important to learn how to read the room as a professional that helps people sign loan documents. I’ll share a story where I did not read the room right (yikes).The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:https://linktr.ee/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
Episode 175. My good friend Bill Zuniga from Sign Docs Today is joining us this episode. You can connect with him through social media @signdocstoday and email orders@signdocstoday.com.The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:https://linktr.ee/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-2025?am_id=derek51931-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
Episode 174. Month end is very busy and stressful for those in real estate, including us notary signing agents. Here are my tips for a smooth month end to avoid delays in funding.The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:https://linktr.ee/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-5998?am_id=derek68631-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
Episode 173. Lara is the owner of a national signing service, NotaryZoom. She is sharing how she got started in the notary signing agent world, plus great tips for all of you. You can follow her Facebook group.https://www.facebook.com/share/g/1LvRHPDV9r/The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:https://linktr.ee/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-5998?am_id=derek68631-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
Episode 172. If I was going to start brand new today, knowing what I know now, this is what I would do. Not just from a notary standpoint, but also as an entrepreneur.The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:https://linktr.ee/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewCRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-5998?am_id=derek68631-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
Episode 171. This is a common question I see asked by newly commissioned notaries. Knowing what I know now, this is what I would do if I just became a notary public and/or loan signing agent.The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:https://linktr.ee/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-5998?am_id=derek68631-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewComplete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
Episode 170. Last episode I gave tips to signing service owners on how to be proactive. Well this episode I’m sharing tips to all of you notaries on how to be proactive as well to save you time, energy, and money.The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:https://linktr.ee/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-5998?am_id=derek68631-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewComplete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
Episode 169. My tips to signing services on the importance of being proactive instead of reactive. But these tips will help everyone to be a peak signing agent.The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:https://linktr.ee/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-5998?am_id=derek68631-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewComplete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/
Episode 168. My favorite day to do closing is on Saturday. My phone notifications aren’t going off, there’s no traffic, and people are in a good mood. But what happens when questions come up on weekend or after hours closings? Here are my tips.The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:https://linktr.ee/peaksigningSupporting our sponsors supports the podcast:CRM: https://learn.loansigningsystem.com/masterclass-5998?am_id=derek68631-on-1 Notary Coaching: https://notarysuccesspath.com/coaching-program448866?am_id=derek820Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ewComplete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ewNotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/





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