Peak Signing Agents

Hosted by Derek Van Otten

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Jun 2026

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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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June 15, 20267 min

Notary Business is a Last Minute Business

Episode 206. The notary service, like most other services and businesses, is a very last minute business. Meaning new requests and last minute changes will happen.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/

June 8, 202611 min

Canines at Notary Signings

Episode 205. As a mobile notary, you will eventually go to someone’s house that has big dogs. And if you have a fear of them, this is how I would handle the situation professionally before and during the appointment.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/

June 1, 20267 min

Do Not Cross Sell at the Table

Episode 204. Many notaries public provide other services in their business. But if you’re hired for one service, I don’t recommend cross selling while at the signing. However, you know I’ll provide tips on how to still share your services in a professional way.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/

May 25, 20266 min

Holiday Deals for Notary Equipment

Episode 203. This episode is being released on Memorial Day, because holidays are a great time of the year to look for notary equipment. A lot of in-stores and online will have specials on office equipment and furniture. Along with notary and mobile notary equipment. That’s when I’ve purchased many of my items.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/

May 18, 202610 min

Follow a Notary System

Episode 202. As a 20+ year entrepreneur, I’ve learned to follow systems that have already been put in place by successful individuals in those fields. That’s no different in the notary industry.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/

May 11, 202616 min

Whom to Make Checks to

Episode 201. When you come across signers that need to send funds, they’ll need to either use the wiring instructions or make a check. Here’s who they make the check out to.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/

May 4, 202637 min

My Notary Entrepreneur Tips

Episode 200. I’m sharing the tips I’ve learned during my last 20 years as an entrepreneur. Thanks for joining me on 200 episodes.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/

April 26, 202645 min

Irene from Phoenix Notary Pro

Episode 199. My friend Irene Rueda from Phoenix Notary Pro, based out of Arizona, joins me for a spectacular episode that you won’t want to miss.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/

April 19, 202611 min

How They Should Sign Their Name

Episode 198. How people sign general notary documents compared to loan signing documents may be different, and it’s important for the notary to know the difference.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/

April 13, 20268 min

Keep Your Opinions to Yourself

Episode 197. BIG tip for new notaries, and great reminder for veteran notaries. Keep your opinions to yourself, stay in your lane, and keep your mouth shut. Let me share a story with you on this episode.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/