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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 six-figure loan signing agent and I own a six-figure national signing service.

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United States

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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 six-figure loan signing agent and I own a six-figure national signing service.

Language:

English


Episodes
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Properly Correcting Mistakes

6/10/2024
Episode 108. As a signing service owner, I see a lot of mistakes and errors. But I also see a lot of notaries and signing agents not correct them properly. So I will help you correct it properly whether the mistake came from the lender, title company, signers, or notary. 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-program448866?am_id=derek820 Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

Duration:00:21:18

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Joann from Wages Loan Signing Service

6/2/2024
Episode 107. Joann Wages from Wages Loan Signing Service joins me on this episode. We talk about being self-employed, the entrepreneur mindset, and building a business even when going through health concerns. Joann also shares her most memorable signing. Enjoy! www.wagesloansigningservice.com 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-program448866?am_id=derek820 Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

Duration:01:06:02

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True or False Seller Questions

5/27/2024
Episode 106. I'm helping notary signing agents with the Certification For No Information Reporting on the Sale or Exchange of a Principal Residence form aka the seller true or false questions. I'm explain what the questions mean, and how I explain the form to the seller without giving tax advice. Feel free to follow along with a blank form. 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-program448866?am_id=derek820 Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

Duration:00:24:09

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Warranty Deed and Quit Claim Deed

5/20/2024
Episode 105. I’ll not only share what are these particular deeds, but when we come across them. And what to do when a signer needs to add or remove a person or entity to their deeds. 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-program448866?am_id=derek820 Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

Duration:00:21:52

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Google Workspace for Notary Business

5/13/2024
Episode 104. I’m sharing how I use Google to not only be a notary signing agent, but also how I use it as a signing service owner. Everyone can benefit from this episode whether you’re self employed, run a signing service, or planning on doing it in the future. I’ll share which apps I use, how much I’m paying, and how it keeps my business organized. 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-program448866?am_id=derek820 Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

Duration:00:34:57

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How to Respond When You're Already Booked

5/6/2024
Episode 103. it's going to happen. You have an appointment already, and then you're asked to do another appointment at the same time. I'm going to share tips with all of you notaries on how I respond. Including some great sales tactics. 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-program448866?am_id=derek820 Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

Duration:00:17:29

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1-4 Family Rider and Assignment of Rent

4/29/2024
Episode 102. The 1-4 Family Rider and Assignment of Rent form is one you will see often as a notary signing agent. I’ll explain what those forms are, and how I present them at the table. 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-program448866?am_id=derek820 Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

Duration:00:10:31

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Invoicing Clients

4/21/2024
Episode 101. I will be sharing how I sent invoices as a notary signing agent working direct, and how I do it now as a signing service. If you’ve ever wondered how and when to send an invoice, these are what I do. 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-program448866?am_id=derek820 Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

Duration:00:25:54

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Roman Rosario from the Loan Signing System

4/15/2024
Episode 100. I’m bringing the co-founder of the Loan Signing System (LSS), Roman Rosario, as episode 100’s guest. He is sharing inside information on the latest tools of success for notaries and signing agents (you don’t have to be a student of LSS to participate). He also shares how LSS was started, and what he has learned in business as an entrepreneur. If you want to hear the other co-founder, Mark Wills' great episode, then check out episode 42. 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-program448866?am_id=derek820 Loan Signing System http://loansigningsystem.com/?afmc=3ew Complete Notary Mentorship https://www.loansigningsystem.com/notary-signing-agent-mentorship.html/?afmc=3ew NotaryAct Ejournal https://register.notaryact.com/peaksignings/

Duration:01:00:17

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State of the Podcast

4/15/2024
As I get ready to upload episode 100 I just wanted to thank everyone who have listened and/or watched at least one episode. I hope you like the new look, sound, and feel moving forward.

Duration:00:03:04

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Health on the Road

4/8/2024
Episode 99. As a busy notary and signing agent we are on the road A LOT. Here are my tips to stay healthy. I apologize for all of the "Uhh's" and "Umm's". I became very nervous towards the end as I share what's going on with me. 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: 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/

Duration:00:29:01

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Vehicle Maintenance

4/1/2024
Episode 98. As a mobile notary, we use our vehicle a lot. Here are my tips on how to be safe on the road. And to keep your vehicle running as long as possible. 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: 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/

Duration:00:27:31

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Split Signings

3/25/2024
Episode 97. You’ve been a signing agent long enough, you’ll end up doing a split signing. I’m giving tips on how to properly execute a split signing. Even if you’re a veteran notary, I’m sure I’ll teach you something different. And I have tips for my signing service owner friends out there. 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: 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/

Duration:00:25:30

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Acquiring and Keeping Clients

3/18/2024
Episode 96. Acquiring new clients is hard, it’s even harder to keep them. I’m sharing stories and perspectives to help notary signing agents and signing service owners keep those relationships. 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: 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/

Duration:00:25:44

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Jurats & Acknowledgements

3/11/2024
Episode 95. As a notary public and signing agent, we use jurats and acknowledgments. You should know the difference between them, and when to use them. Plus tips on which to use and/or if you should add them. 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: 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/

Duration:00:17:06

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Don’t Pay to Play

3/4/2024
Episode 94. If you’re registered in your state as a notary and signing agent, then there’s a good chance you’ve been contacted by companies to join their platform and pay to register. Well here’s my two cents on paying for subscriptions. 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: 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/

Duration:00:14:50

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Introducing Yourself to Signing Services

2/26/2024
Episode 93. As a signing service owner myself, I am contacted 7 days a week from notary signing agents. Here's my opinion on how to do a proper introduction. 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: 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/

Duration:00:30:09

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Discrimination Story

2/19/2024
Episode 92. I’m sharing a story from a social media post in a notary group about potential discrimination. I’ll give my opinion as an individual and as a business owner. I didn’t know if I wanted to share this because it could be controversial. But this is my current opinion on the situation, and I believe all the tough I have received has come from love, and has made me better. 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: 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/

Duration:00:17:30

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Roundtable with 3 Signing Service Owners

2/12/2024
Episode 91. At my local notary meetup in February 2024 I had myself plus 2 other signing service owners sharing the most common mistakes we see, plus ways you can stand out. 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: 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/

Duration:01:08:35

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Proper Identification

2/5/2024
Episode 90. What is the proper identification that we as notaries and signing agents can use? What about expired IDs? How does any of it affect the Patriot Act? I’ll go into all of that 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: 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/

Duration:00:14:38