Posted by Chris Canino on 4/29/09 6:02am
Msg #286644
Getting Started
I am looking for someone who maybe interested in providing mentoring/guidance in the RAl NC area as to possibly becoming a mobile signing agent on a part time basis. If interested in chatting please leave me a note......Thanks....cjc......
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Reply by CopperheadVA on 4/29/09 6:17am
Msg #286645
Chris, this question has been asked a lot recently. Use the orange search button at the top of the Notary Talk page and look up these message numbers:
286146
285632
284081
283697
271323
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Reply by Lee/AR on 4/29/09 6:51am
Msg #286647
A question & a few suggestions, Chris...
What made you decide to give being an NSA a try?
Your message says you're from AK (Alaska)...that's the default. Complete your profile.
Using Orange Search button, also check Message 33325.
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Reply by Chris Canino on 4/29/09 10:05am
Msg #286667
Re: A question & a few suggestions, Chris...
Lee....
- What made you decide to give being an NSA a try?
I have worked for the same employer for 26 years now and with a bad economy you never know what can happen. Although this business can be effected by a bad economy as well I like working with people, has a passion for the law as I come from a family of them , and feel this is a challenge I could enjoy and grow over time. It appears many are reluctant to offer some guidance to get people started as they fear they are competing with them. This is not the case for me.
Your message says you're from AK (Alaska)...that's the default. Complete your profile.
--- Corrected.....Thanks....
Using Orange Search button, also check Message 33325.
_ This message was very helpful and thanks for pointing me to do it....Certainly tell it like it is !!!
Thanks....cjc.....
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Reply by sue_pa on 4/29/09 10:59am
Msg #286669
I'm curious
how do you equate "a passion for the law" with what we actually do ?
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Reply by Sandra Clark on 4/29/09 4:27pm
Msg #286714
Re: I'm curious
Chrs - I don't think it's about fearing competition so much as it is about the masses that have had to leave this field due to the economy. We're talking individuals that worked long and hard to get established. We just wonder why anyone in their right mind would consider this field right now. Also we have seen so many newcomers scammed into thinking this is a easy money, sure fire, can't fail business just to get their money for training, bkg screens, supplies etc. Companies will not be knocking down your door to hire you - you have to be the one that hustles for the work - it's not handed to you just because you took a course thru XYZ. I think most of us just hate to see the scam being run on unsuspecting people. That said, I think the best way to decide is to READ everything on this board and all the others.........then you'l have to make the decision yourself. Good luck to you.
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Reply by BrendaTx on 4/29/09 4:54pm
Msg #286718
Re: I'm curious - very well put, Sandra n/m
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Reply by Todd/OH on 4/29/09 8:22pm
Msg #286740
Re: I'm curious
Chris - Sandra happens to be correct. If I wasn't already doing this work, there is no way I could consider it now. My volume is presently at 25% of levels two years ago - nothin' to do with marketing or work quality.
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Reply by Todd/OH on 4/29/09 8:19pm
Msg #286739
Passion for law - I'm fuzzy on that one as well n/m
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Reply by JanetK_CA on 5/1/09 4:11pm
Msg #287053
Re: A question & a few suggestions, Chris...
I have two questions that came to mind from your posts that weren't addressed in the other posts. From your first message, you asked if anyone would be interested in mentoring you, as if there would be some kind of benefit to them. What possible incentive would anyone have for doing that? I notice you didn't offer to compensate them for their time.
"It appears many are reluctant to offer some guidance to get people started as they fear they are competing with them. This is not the case for me. "
How to you figure that? If you end up starting an NSA business, you'll be trying to compete with *someone* to get business -- and possibly someone who has been a long-time contributor to others on this board. Just by way of example (and this is not just directed at you, but at any other potential new NSA who doesn't get this point), if I help you, even though I'm across the country from you, I might be unwittingly back-stabbing someone in your neighborhood from whom I've learned a lot over the years. My loyalties go first to those who have helped me - even if indirectly - for many years now. And as others have said, this is a very tough market these days.
Having said all this, it sounds like you've done a few things right that sets you apart from many others. First of all, at least your request was nicely put! That's why the replies you received were as civil as they were.  Secondly, it looks like you actually have read (or at least started to read) all the messages connected to the famous message 33325. That's just the starting point, just the basics. This business -- especially these days -- takes lots of hard work.
If you do decide to pursue this, please make sure you learn your state's notary law backwards and forwards before doing any signings - and best of luck to you!
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