Posted by Brian Bluestein on 12/8/07 1:22pm
Msg #225054

need a little help..............

Can any one tell me were I can get some notary work at I have my book and stamps but now I would like to do something with them. Could any one point me into the right direction?

Reply by janCA on 12/8/07 1:30pm
Msg #225056

The orange button will lead you where you want to go. Sign up with all the SS's you can find with a website. Google, Google, and Google some more.

Reply by Roger_OH on 12/8/07 1:43pm
Msg #225060

Brian....

There are 1250 mobile notaries listed in just your zip code, so you're up against considerable competition, many of whom offer significant experience. Realistically, your path to finding work in such a saturated area is not going to be easy, quick, or plentiful. All you can do is sign up with the companies here on the Signing Central section, and as many others as you can find on the web. Anything remotely steady will likely be a long time coming, if at all. Definitely don't quit your day job.

Read the profiles of the others in your area to get an idea of how to market yourself.

Reply by Laura Vestanen on 12/8/07 1:37pm
Msg #225059

Message #33325

Click on the orange search button.
Search for message #33325.

Read that message and every message in that thread.

Reply by MichiganAl on 12/8/07 4:49pm
Msg #225083

He was given this same advice a month ago

But that would involve actual effort. He was told to fix his profile, but that would also involve effort.

Reply by Brian Bluestein on 12/9/07 10:58am
Msg #225145

Re: He was given this same advice a month ago

I can tell from what I have read most of you here are one way and don't like to be of any help to thoughs who are just begining. I know that all of you need help when you 1st be came a notary for the first time,,,and now that you guys have been doing it for awhile you can't stand to help any one else................

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 12/9/07 11:23am
Msg #225147

Re: He was given this same advice a month ago

Brian
The folks on this forum are helpful!
You have been directed to which thread on this board to read to get the best results.

Incidentally when I became a notary for the first time I did general notarizations I was a notary well before I heard of loan signings. And when I heard about loan signings I found there was only one other person doing them in my county. (the days before the NNA signing agents). I bought a training guide on loan signings and studied it until I felt comfortable that I could handle loan signings successfully. I took the NASA test to get certified and listed myself in their database and waited to get called.
If I had a specific question I would ask on the message forum.

Your original question in this thread was asking how you can get work, you wanted to be pointed in the right direction.
You were directed to message 33325 and advised to read every message in that thread.

Jan advised you to sign up with all the SS you could find, and to use Google.
Roger advised you to sign up with the companies in Signing Central, not to quit your day job and to read profiles of others in your area (I believe Roger says there are 1250 listed in your zip code) and get an idea of how to market yourself.

Of course this is not considered helpful to you as you seem to want us to do all the legwork for you to get you started!

You say we can't stand to help anyone else???? It appears we have been giving you the same advice on a monthly basis. You have to do some work yourself you know. If you can't figure it out from reading the thread indicated then you are not going to make it in this business (especially with the competition in your area)

Reply by Becca_FL on 12/9/07 11:24am
Msg #225148

Re: He was given this same advice a month ago...Brian

Please tell me how it is you "know that all of you need help when you 1st be came a notary for the first time"? I can tell you that was not the case with many on this board as many veterans in this business started with a background in the title, mortgage/lending and or other related fields. You see, many had a clue as to what this business was about before jumping in headfirst with blinders on.

You seem vary eager, but not very smart. I don't mean to be harsh, but it is obvious that you did not do your due diligence and now you are expecting others to do your homework for you. Didn't your parents & teachers ever tell you that to learn you must do the work?

Brian, according to your business plan, how long do you expect it to take before you start seing a profit from your livescan service? I'm just curious.

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Reply by Roger_OH on 12/9/07 11:27am
Msg #225149

The difference between help and a handout...

Brian, you don't seem to get that several folks HAVE tried to help you (msg 33325 is excellent advice). You have obviously done little research into what it takes to undertake this endeavor, and you seem shocked that work is not magically coming to you, even though there are 1250 other competitors in your area.

People on this board HAVE done their own research and worked to build up their client lists over a long period of time; do you really think they're just going to hand them over to you for the asking?? You've been referred to Signing Central - a good place to start.

Several people have also tried to help by telling you to revise your profile, which is still poorly written, and does nothing to induce any company to contact you.

Simply put, there's nothing we can do that will overcome what you will not do, and that is a recipe for failure in this business.

Reply by JK/TX on 12/9/07 11:53am
Msg #225156

Re: The difference between help and a handout...#33325

It is amazing how many are insulted by being directed to mess 33325. It contains such excellent advise........also alot of work.... is that why it po's people?....... if you can't face the challenge put right in your hands in that thread, you'll never make it in this business(.)

Reply by Sylvia_FL on 12/9/07 12:08pm
Msg #225158

Re: The difference between help and a handout...#33325

I am always amazed with those that want us to do everything for them. Next they will want us to set up their appointments and collect their money for them.

Reply by JK/TX on 12/9/07 12:14pm
Msg #225159

Re: The difference between help and a handout...#33325

<<<<Can any one tell me were I can get some notary work at I have my book and stamps but now I would like to do something with them. Could any one point me into the right direction?>>>>

You may be able to sell the book on ebay, if it has not been used. As for the stamp, you could put a hammer to it...IMO.

Reply by Ernest__CT on 12/9/07 2:20pm
Msg #225185

JK/TX has given the best advice of all! n/m

Reply by BrendaTx on 12/9/07 1:01pm
Msg #225164

Re: He was given this same advice a month ago

*I can tell from what I have read most of you here are one way and don't like to be of any help to thoughs who are just begining.*

Brian, if you have concluded this then it is senseless to continue to ask people here for help. That's like going to a men's store and asking for women's clothes.

* I know that all of you need help when you 1st be came a notary for the first time*
You are incorrect. Most of us who are reading this had a clue about the business before we started it.

*,,,and now that you guys have been doing it for awhile you can't stand to help any one else................*
You are incorrect again. Many of us help others.

Here's my advice...start reading this board like has been suggested. Stop being a victim and waiting on other people to help you get what you want.

Reply by Charles_Ca on 12/8/07 1:45pm
Msg #225061

Re: need a little help..............I'm curious,

what prompted you to become a notary if you have no idea of what to do? I just find it very odd that someone would spend time, effort and money to obtain tools when they have no idea of how to use the new resources.

Reply by Charles_Ca on 12/8/07 1:52pm
Msg #225063

Perhaps you should also check you profile, run your

spell checker, this is a business that prides itself on its accuracy. Many companies will pass you over when they realize that you are just ready to start. I'm not a good example because my work really doesn't emphasize notary work but there are plenty of others profiles to look at. Look at your profile as your advertising to your employers. You should emphasize your strong points such as financial background, real estate background etc. Think like an employer: what would you look for in a contractor for this type of work. Finally a premium membership would at least put you ahead of some of your competition as well as allowing you to use some of the premium services.

Reply by ZeeCA on 12/8/07 1:49pm
Msg #225062

this is not his first request or even the 4th... Me thinks

he thinks if he asks again and again he will be handed the info and not have to work to get it

Reply by MichiganAl on 12/8/07 4:44pm
Msg #225082

Yes, you do need a little help

Your entire business plan seems to consist of periodically posting on a notary forum to ask people to tell you what to do. Honestly, you don't have what it takes to be an entrepreneur.