Episode 217. An important aspect of our jobs is arriving on time and keeping an eye on our bookkeeping. I’ll share how I organized my calendar as a signing agent, and now as a signing service.

Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here

https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form

Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten

Social Media Link: youtube.com/@peaksigning

Nominee’s State: Utah

Nominee’s Email: dvanotten@peaksigning.com

The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:

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Episode 216. I’ve hired both of my kids for my notary business. I’ll list benefits for your business, and for your kids’ future. I’ll also give ideas of some of the work you can hire your kids to do.

Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here

https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form

Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten

Social Media Link: youtube.com/@peaksigning

Nominee’s State: Utah

Nominee’s Email: dvanotten@peaksigning.com

The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:

https://linktr.ee/peaksigning

Episode 215. A common question I see asked is how much to charge for a notarization fee. I’ll share what to follow, how to compare with others, and other items to keep in mind when scheduling the appointment.

Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here

⁠https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form⁠

Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten

Social Media Link: ⁠youtube.com/@peaksigning⁠

Nominee’s State: Utah

Nominee’s Email: dvanotten@peaksigning.com

Episode 214. Other than state requirements, notary courses are not mandatory. I’ll share if I think they’re worth it, and what I look for in choosing a notary course.

Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here

https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form

Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten

Social Media Link: youtube.com/@peaksigning

Nominee’s State: Utah

Nominee’s Email: dvanotten@peaksigning.com

The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:

https://linktr.ee/peaksigning

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Episode 213. Nicola Jackson has been with the National Notary Association for over 25 years and is currently the Director of Training and Education. She joins me this episode to share the benefits the NNA provides to notaries and signing agents. www.nationalnotary.org

Please consider nominating me as the NNA’s Influencer of the Year by 09/15/2026 here

https://www.nationalnotary.org/about-the-nna/award-programs/influencer-of-the-year/influencer-form

Nominee Name: Derek Van Otten

Social Media Link: youtube.com/@peaksigning

Nominee’s State: Utah

Nominee’s Email: dvanotten@peaksigning.com

The following link will take you to our Podcast links, YouTube, social media, and email:

https://linktr.ee/peaksigning

Episode 212. We had a situation where a seller had a difficulty signing paperwork, so the notary create a Power of Attorney legal form so the daughter can sign. Well, we can’t just do that without approval.

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Episode 211. As a notary signing service, I always get asked by notaries if they need to provide scans. The answer is always ‘Yes’, but it’s not just to micro-manage. I’ll share the important reasons why we need scans.

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Episode 210. I’ve received a few referrals from my business cards. So I thought I’d share this episode with ideas of where you can leave your notary business cards.

And here’s a link to episode 113, where I shared my opinion on what I put on my business cards.

https://youtu.be/t064L7nn6hM?si=PGcFJ_30mxZPhr0-

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