Posted by BrendaTx on 3/30/07 11:51am
Msg #182866

If everyone had a magic list ...

...you'd have a magic lead generator.

It's really simple. I just got a call from a reverse mortgage loan officer. This lady is so funny...first time I have talked to her...she's a client of one of our network members.

"Hey Brenda, I have a copy of your magic list. We love to use it so we don't wind up with a crappy signing service el cheapo bargain basement notary! We just tell the title company to hook up with your magic list people."

[She said it, I didn't! She's used a
Dallas area SS before and choked
when sputtering her name.]

She goes on: "Thank goodness for your list. I love Dorothy -- she's my favorite....and, um, that Pickel gal--she's awesome too...blah, blah, blah..."

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Really and truly...link your self with ten other good notaries and you've got a network. Make a list of your members and pass it out constantly.

Reply by Ndwa on 3/30/07 12:04pm
Msg #182876

I'm making one right now, it's call my magic "black list". See Msg #182863

Reply by TRG_wy on 3/30/07 12:12pm
Msg #182879

I have one too for Wyoming. Can you believe there are only 24 known qualified/listed mobile notaries here in the entire state.

Reply by Becca_FL on 3/30/07 12:23pm
Msg #182883

Andy, do tell...what happened? n/m

Reply by Ndwa on 3/30/07 12:43pm
Msg #182892

Re: Andy, do tell...what happened?

Msg #182863

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 3/30/07 12:25pm
Msg #182884

I love our magic list...

and you have inspired and guided the Florida NSA Network throughout the process, Brenda.
You'll be happy to know that nearly half my closings in March were from Network referrals
So listen up, folks... she knows what she's talking about!
Thanks a million, Brenda.

Reply by NCLisa on 3/30/07 12:29pm
Msg #182886

I've started the NC Notary Network

and have a few people that want to be on the list. My question to you Brenda, is how did you find out if these other notaries across your state were good notaries or not?

I've got the domain, and the hosting ready, but I haven't started working on the site because I'm not sure how to proceed. I know a couple people personally, but not all of them.

Reply by Ndwa on 3/30/07 12:43pm
Msg #182891

I want your magic list

I give preference to those who post or NotRot premier member, but on top of all I don't hesitate calling anyone belonging to a network first.

Please email me your current or updated list.

Thanks...Andy

Reply by BrendaTx on 3/30/07 12:55pm
Msg #182894

Re: I've started the NC Notary Network

**My question to you Brenda, is how did you find out if these other notaries across your state were good notaries or not?
**

Talk to them on the phone. Let them talk about their business and what I have found is that you can learn a lot from just asking them things like:

So, what's the biggest part of your loan business--what types of loans do you see the most of?

How do you feel about no signs?

I am thinking about getting another printer. Do you like your printer? What kind do you have?

How about rev morts? Do you see many of those? I get most of mine through Aaoweiroe Title Company...is that where yours come from?

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In five minutes you can figure out what kind of person you are talking to.

It's time consuming, but worth it. If they post here on NR, that helps a lot.

Reply by cara on 3/30/07 1:42pm
Msg #182910

Re: I've started the NC Notary Network

Great! I sure hope you have included the Calfornia NSA Network on your magic list!
Thanks for some bright news in these days filled with subprime & foreclosure stories!

Reply by NCLisa on 3/30/07 2:34pm
Msg #182954

Re: I've started the NC Notary Network

Which domain name do I want to use:

NCNotaryNetwork.com
or
NCNSANetwork.com

Reply by Susan Fischer on 3/30/07 5:27pm
Msg #183015

KISS approach: NCNotaryNetwork is simpler and easier to type n/m

Reply by Becca_FL on 3/30/07 6:33pm
Msg #183033

Use both and have go to one page. n/m

Reply by Dorothy_MI on 3/30/07 2:35pm
Msg #182955

Lisa, first you must kiss a lot of frogs

Not literally, but you will spend a lot of time on the phone. Do you need anything from us. We do some things slight different from the TX network, but we've all got to do what works best for us. Also, as people come into the network, ask them if they know anyone else.

I've found a lot of our people right here on NotRot. You can tell a lot by the amount of postings and what they say in the postings.

Reply by NCLisa on 3/30/07 2:44pm
Msg #182959

Re: Lisa, first you must kiss a lot of frogs

I've realized that. I'm also working on an NC Abstractors Network at the same time.

Reply by Becca_FL on 3/30/07 6:31pm
Msg #183032

Re: I've started the NC Notary Network Lisa

I'd be happy to send you the FL recruiting pkg. Please email me.

Reply by Kim_CA on 3/30/07 1:41pm
Msg #182906

I Love Our Magic List Too!

Brenda thanks for your help with the California NSA Network as well. We are growing, business referrals are flying fast and furious, and our members are generous, professional and hard working. A few title companies have told us that they only utilize our members. I love our network!!!

Kim

Reply by NCLisa on 3/30/07 2:53pm
Msg #182965

more network questions

How do you pay for the domain names & webhosting? Do you charge members a small membership fee? Or do you ask them to donate? How many people in the network maintain the sites?

Also which is better:
NCNotaryNetwork.com

or

NCNSANetwork.com

Reply by Dorothy_MI on 3/30/07 2:58pm
Msg #182967

I'd opt for number 1 n/m

Reply by LisaWI on 3/30/07 4:50pm
Msg #183002

Re: more network questions-NCLisa

First a great big thank you to Brenda and the other networks that helped us to build a foundation for ours, you were an inspiration and the help couldnt of been better. While our network is still just a baby, Im really liking it and getting a charge out of helping it to grow. I like being a part of this.
Now for your question Lisa, we did a website through Microsoft and it has served the purpose we need. It was free to get it going, which reminds me I have to do some investigating, but not quite sure if its free forever. But you might want to check out that option.
And just a note, get your network set up in a group forum somewhere like Yahoo Groups or Google Groups.
When you get alot of members the emails start flying and it can get to be alot. Its worth it, believe me.
I like your first Network name also.

Reply by Becca_FL on 3/30/07 6:35pm
Msg #183035

Yes, we charge a small annual fee to cover site & hosting. n/m

Reply by hcampersFL on 3/30/07 3:40pm
Msg #182974

The Florida NSA Network has made it possible for me

to make twice the money and work half as hard. Honestly!

This is the best thing I ever did for my business. Not to mention the support of so many smart men and women that are in our network when questions about different Florida notary issues arise. This group really knows what it means to be professional!

Reply by Mumbo719/FL on 3/30/07 3:53pm
Msg #182980

Re: The Florida NSA Network has made it possible for me

The Florida NSA Network has made it possible for me to make twice the money and work half as hard.

How has joining the Florida NSA Network allowed you to work half as hard and make twice the money? Is it better to Join Florida NSA Network than Notary Rotary?

What member benefits are there? How much is it to Advertise on your site? Is there an application fee?

Reply by hcampersFL on 3/30/07 4:09pm
Msg #182989

Re: The Florida NSA Network has made it possible for me

Do a search and find your answers.

Reply by Mumbo719/FL on 3/30/07 4:47pm
Msg #183001

Re: The Florida NSA Network has made it possible for me

Your profile says to ask you about your network and now you won't tell?

I want to be like you, "work half as hard and make twice the money".

You made a matter of fact statement, can you back it up?

Reply by hcampersFL on 3/30/07 5:12pm
Msg #183012

Re: The Florida NSA Network has made it possible for me

I'm trying to tell you to do a search on Notary Rotary for Networks.

Yes I can back up what I'm saying. I am now doing fewer signings and making more than double what I made before becoming part of the network. I am working for Title company's and lenders directly instead of SS. Although I do still work for some SS that will meet my fee.


The Florida NSA Network is by invatiation only. You can't sign up with us.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 3/30/07 6:19pm
Msg #183028

Re: The Florida NSA Network Mission Statement

Our mission is to establish an organization for the Professional NSA. Members shall be required to prove that they are the best of the best and to market the organization to their current and future clients. In return, members will endeavor refer only to one another and, upon accepting a referred assignment, conduct their business in the most professional and mistake-free manner possible.
Our long term goal is to establish the Florida NSA Network as the premiere notary network in the state of Florida and to have our industry clients insist on using a Florida NSA qualified notary.

Reply by Mumbo719/FL on 3/30/07 6:39pm
Msg #183036

Re: The Florida NSA Network Mission Statement

Nice Mission Statement! Very well written.

Is it only one person per county covered allowed to join your group?

Reply by MistarellaFL on 3/30/07 6:47pm
Msg #183038

Re: The Florida NSA Network Mission Statement

We can thank Becca for the expertly written mission statement.
Good job, Becca!
At this point, we are allowing about 1 NSA per county.
I have 2 primary counties, as I am on the Charlotte/Sarasota borderline.
I am also servicing 3 secondary counties: Desoto, Lee and Manatee.

Right now that is keeping Sugars in Cat Chow, but should it get to the point where we
are having more closings per county than a network member can personally handle, we will
add a new member to assist with that particuar area.

Right now we have 17 members with few uncovered areas. They are mostly rural areas that we are looking for coverage in. A member should be residing or have their office located in those particular counties.

Reply by Becca_FL on 3/30/07 6:49pm
Msg #183040

Re: The Florida NSA Network Mission Statement

Misty, I just tweaked the mission statement, Melissa whiped it up one night in about ten minutes.

Reply by MistarellaFL on 3/30/07 6:54pm
Msg #183041

LMAO: The Florida NSA Network Mission Statement

That means Melissa is a good whipper and you are a good tweaker!
Thanks and kudos to both of you for expressing it for us!

Reply by Becca_FL on 3/30/07 6:58pm
Msg #183042

Re: LMAO: The Florida NSA Network Mission Statement

Melissa's working right now. I'll have to send her this message #, she'll get a kick out of it...as I did.

Reply by Mumbo719/FL on 3/30/07 6:27pm
Msg #183030

Re: The Florida NSA Network has made it possible for me

The Florida NSA Network is by invatiation only. You can't sign up with us.

Ok, let me see if i got this straight. Your group is private and I cannot join despite my having met and exceeded all the qualifications listed on your website even though my territory does not overlap an existing members.

Did I understand your statement above correctly?

Reply by MistarellaFL on 3/30/07 6:30pm
Msg #183031

Mumbo

If you are in Lakeland, we have someone covering that area already.
But thanks for asking.

Reply by Mumbo719/FL on 3/30/07 6:33pm
Msg #183034

Re: Mumbo

MistarellaFL Thank you for your reply. I am in Pasco and I see a member covers the area.

Reply by Becca_FL on 3/30/07 6:47pm
Msg #183039

Yes, Mumbo

The network is by invitation only and judging by the way you've spoken to some of the members on this board, I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for an invitation. Sorry, you shot your wad on your very first thread.

It pays to do research, just as you said. And, again I say, YOU should do YOUR research as well, especially before posting written tongue lashings.

Reply by Mumbo719/FL on 3/30/07 7:16pm
Msg #183044

Re: Becca=Troll

I was wondering when you would arrive.

I'm glad you stopped flying over my house on your broom.

Reply by Becca_FL on 3/30/07 7:35pm
Msg #183045

Again, Mumbo Jumbo do your research.

You obviously don't have an understanding of what a "Troll" really is. I'll help you out this one time and do the research for you. After today, you're on your own. Please, learn the correct usage of a word or a term before posting it on a public forum and embarrassing yourself. I'm beginning to wonder about you, Mumbo. Are you really as slow as you appear to be on this board? I hope you learned something today.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Internet_troll

http://curezone.com/forums/troll.asp

http://www.answers.com/topic/troll-internet

Reply by Mumbo719/FL on 3/30/07 7:47pm
Msg #183052

Sorry becca i don't feed the trolls

Intent

Trolls can be existing members of a community that rarely post and often contribute no useful information to the thread, but instead make argumentative posts in an attempt to discredit another person, more often than not based on what they thought was said rather than what was actually said by the other person, concentrating almost exclusively on facts irrelevant to the point of the conversation, with the intent of provoking a reaction from others.

Read your own link.

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 3/30/07 7:44pm
Msg #183050

Re: Becca=Troll? EXCUSE ME?

Um, Mumbo... I was willing to give you the benefit of the doubt until just now. There had definately been some misinformation regarding your identity, which I thought had been laid to rest. Forgive and forget, and all that.
From this day onward, expect that nothing you post will be given serious thought by
most esteemed members of this community. Becca is a pillar of this community, and someone I consider a friend. Professionally, she is above reproach. And as a leader... she makes us proud to be associated with her on a daily basis.
Don't despair, Mumbo. There's a place in this world for everyone. There is a notary message board you would do well to explore. A person with a mentality similar to your own resides there. Her name is Fran. You two would make fast friends, methinks.
Oh... btw.... she was kicked out of this forum.

Reply by Mumbo719/FL on 3/30/07 7:51pm
Msg #183056

Re: Becca=Troll? EXCUSE ME?

Um, Mumbo... I was willing to give you the benefit of the doubt until just now. There had definately been some misinformation regarding your identity, which I thought had been laid to rest. Forgive and forget, and all that.

I was willing, it seems your pillar isn't willing.

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 3/30/07 8:03pm
Msg #183057

Re: Becca=Troll? EXCUSE ME?

The network is by invitation only and judging by the way you've spoken to some of the members on this board, I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for an invitation. Sorry, you shot your wad on your very first thread.

Becca was responding to your obvious rudeness. I chose to overlook it, as did Mistarella. You were given enough rope, and as is always the case, you hung yourself.
As a Network Member, if someone had recommended you for membership, I would have protested immediately. Your attitude is clearly not condusive to a healthy relationship with your peers.

Reply by Mumbo719/FL on 3/30/07 8:10pm
Msg #183059

Re: Becca=Troll? EXCUSE ME?

Becca was responding to your obvious rudeness. I chose to overlook it, as did Mistarella. You were given enough rope, and as is always the case, you hung yourself.
As a Network Member, if someone had recommended you for membership, I would have protested immediately. Your attitude is clearly not condusive to a healthy relationship with your peers.

What rudeness is in this thread before Becca showed up with her insults?

I asked questions, why do you consider that rude?

Let me ask you a different way. What specifically in this thread do you consider my being rude prior to your friend and esteemed collegue Ms. Becca showing up with her rude comments to me?

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 3/30/07 8:28pm
Msg #183061

Re: Becca=Troll? EXCUSE ME?

You wrote: "Your profile says to ask you about your network and now you won't tell?
I want to be like you, "work half as hard and make twice the money".
You made a matter of fact statement, can you back it up?"

Do you honestly think the above statement doesn't reek of sarcasm? Yet I overlooked it.

You wrote: "Ok, let me see if i got this straight. Your group is private and I cannot join despite my having met and exceeded all the qualifications listed on your website even though my territory does not overlap an existing members.
Did I understand your statement above correctly?"

Do you honestly think the above statement isn't littered with condescension? Again, I overlooked it.

Becca called you out on the above comments by saying: "The network is by invitation only and judging by the way you've spoken to some of the members on this board, I wouldn't hold your breath waiting for an invitation. Sorry, you shot your wad on your very first thread.
It pays to do research, just as you said. And, again I say, YOU should do YOUR research as well, especially before posting written tongue lashings."

You wrote: "I was wondering when you would arrive. I'm glad you stopped flying over my house on your broom. "

That was just plain nasty, childish and uncalled for. You sealed your fate with me on that post, Mumbo Jumbo.

Reply by Becca_FL on 3/30/07 9:30pm
Msg #183071

Re: Becca=Troll? EXCUSE ME? Jumbo


I realize that some people just don't get it and you're obviously one of those people. Do yourself a favor and step away from the computer. You have done more to harm your own integrity on this board in the last three days than BPS did in three months. As a matter of fact, I think you may just hold the board record for newbie crash and burn.

Take some time off to do some reading and soul searching....okay LADY.

May I recommend:


How to Win Friends and Influence People
This is Dale Carnegie's summary of his book, from 1936

Part Two
Six ways to make people like you

1. Become genuinely interested in other people.
2. Smile.
3. Remember that a person's name is to that person the sweetest and most important sound in any language.
4. Be a good listener. Encourage others to talk about themselves.
5. Talk in terms of the other person's interests.
6. Make the other person feel important - and do it sincerely.

Reply by CaliNotary on 3/30/07 10:30pm
Msg #183082

Mumbo, didn't anyone ever teach you what " "s are?

If you're going to quote somebody, PUT THE FREAKING QUOTE IN QUOTATION MARKS SO IT DOESN'T LOOK LIKE THEY'RE YOUR WORDS.

Reply by Lisa Prestegard on 3/30/07 6:19pm
Msg #183029

How and Why our Network works

Hi Mumbo... (btw, a profile link would be great)
You can be rest assured that Network Members CAN back up the statement Beverly has made. The Florida NSA Network has paid off in spades for each of us, and gets bigger and better every month