With all the various changes in our main business, which are cyclical, i.e., interest rates, lack of inventory, RON, friends and relative of clients entering the business, folks taking issue with accepting our professional fees, folks accepting low fees, etc. Real talk? It was a bit overwhelming and discouraging for a while, causing me to take a timeout, so to speak. We all know about the peaks and valleys of this business, but this time around has proven to be a stinger, if you will. Nevertheless, there are still a plethora of opportunities available for notaries. Seek and ye shall find.
Without getting into a long dissertation, I took some much-needed time away to recalibrate, rethink, revitalize, renew and devise new strategies. Sometimes, thinking outside the box and going back to the beginning can do wonders. Meaning heeding some of the advice generally given to the newbies from other professionals here. Trust me, it works!
Since starting on my new journey, I’ve been able to acquire new clients. More recently, I was contacted by a possible new client, who wants me to notarize 45 signatures in their office next week. I’m feeling extremely blessed. I say, “Thank You”, for the nuggets that are laced throughout this forum.
The moral of the story, “Ole dogs still can learn new tricks”. IMJS.
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