Posted by Newbie on 6/14/05 11:40pm
Msg #44725

Advice on the business

I have been a signing signing agent for about 4 months. Last month I had an unbelievable month and decided I have actually built a real business. Now I have only had 3 closings all month. I expected to see a difference of 5 or so either way per MONTH. Any secrets of the trade.

One company last month gave me about 15 deals and then the faucet shut off. I called, they said business has been slow in my area. How do you go from a closing every other day to nothing. So I called the closing desk and she assures me they are just slow and they will call me when they have something. Did I do something wrong? Was I a fill in while the person in my area was on vacation? Anyone have similar experiences?

Also, any suggestions on getting my business up and running? Thanks!

Reply by Dmartz_IN on 6/14/05 11:50pm
Msg #44731

you would have heard if you did something wrong (THIS you can bet on) The ups & Downs happen around here to. If you did your job right you can rest easy they will call you when something comes up. Just get on the internet and sign up with all the companies you can.

Reply by Kimberly_IN on 6/15/05 12:37am
Msg #44748

To Dmartz-IN

Where in IN are you? What counties do you cover?

Reply by Dmartz on 6/15/05 1:02am
Msg #44750

Re: To Dmartz-IN

Kimberly,
My office is in Fort Wayne I also own a Private Detective Agency. I cover ALLEN,Adams,Whitley, Noble, Huntington, Wells and Dekalb. As like the rest of us i will go whereever if the money right. How about yourself

Reply by Kimberly_IN on 6/15/05 9:39am
Msg #44786

Re: To Dmartz-IN

I'm in Indy. I cover Marion, Hamilton, Hendricks, Shelby, Hancock, Johnson, Madison, Morgan and Boone. I'm originally from Wayne Co. and will cover that county with Randolph, Fayette, Franklin and Union at a nice price just because I'm familiar with that area. I'll make a note of your counties. If you like, I can keep you in my phone in case I get a call in that area, I can refer them to you.

Reply by TN Notary on 6/15/05 8:19am
Msg #44779

I realize that from the 15th and on is when I get busy. I have been doing this for 3 years in TN and like they say it is feast or famine.

Reply by Merry_CA on 6/15/05 11:59am
Msg #44830

Google Small Business Association. You will find enough information to keep you busy building your business for months if not years!

Reply by Newbie on 6/15/05 1:09pm
Msg #44851

Thanks everyone for the feed back.

Reply by FL-Signaway on 6/15/05 1:48pm
Msg #44864

go here (notaryrotary) and click on the tab sigining service at the top, go down the list, either email the company or log on to their website and sign up. I have been doing this for about the same time as you and just by doing that every once in awhile, I kick business my way while it is slow, however come the last week of the month..... I am giving out other peoples names and numbers. How has it been going with you out in CA.. And IF you do anything wrong you will know..

Reply by TAgey_VA on 6/15/05 2:20pm
Msg #44876

This is normal for some areas. I am in Virginia and it is slow here also. Some days are loaded with business while others are barren. I suggest you diversify your business into other areas that require a notary to carry you during the slow periods.