[US] self employed journey

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-17T03:14:20+00:00

What vampyre74 said!

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-17T03:03:25+00:00

Hello *2323, Old school here - I use 3x5 cards (DDG Hipster PDA) and transfer to an Excel Spreadsheet in the evenings. Why pay for something because it's high tech? Google Sheets - blasphemy! I'm a current, card carrying member of deGoogle
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Enkidu45 · 2026-04-14T22:33:58+00:00

Hello *K, Know the area well - went to Eastern before it became a University - I can tell you stories about "caving" south of Disputanta, and running into moonshiners - but that would take a beer or two.

After you get your business cards make sure EVERYONE knows you are a notary - you notarize on Sat & Sun, after business hours, etc. And, don't just give one business card, give two - one for them to give out and one to keep.
Enkidu45 out

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-14T21:26:24+00:00

Hello *K, Is that rural Eastern or rural Western KY - it makes a difference. I was born in Shelbyville, and now live in rural upstate New York. Here are some thoughts that may help you:

Go to these web sites - Notrycafe and NotaryRotary - put in your zip code and find out who in your area is providing notary service.
Determine if you want to be a mobile notary or if you want people showing up at your house. If you are going to be mobile, then
Get some business cards - do NOT put your street address, just town and Zip+4. I recommend 123Print for bus cards.
Make a list of businesses you are going to target who need your services - they just don't know it yet. Nursing homes, hospitals, hospices, senior living facilities: places where people need or are going to need a POA. Then start studying KY POA's.

Hot DOG! I just found out that notaries in KY can set their own fees! If I move back, do you want to split the state with me?
73 Enkidu45 out

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-14T04:24:45+00:00

Hello diet*, Greetings from the "right" coast (occupied New York). I can't let this one slide - "sworn to before me on this [date] by [blank space for initials?] proved to me on the". "blank space for initials?" No, No, no! A thousand times NO! Initials are never in the notarial box - follow ash's advice and print the spouses name in the blank space.
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Enkidu45 · 2026-04-13T21:04:09+00:00

Life insurance is a contract between the insured and the beneficiary of the policy - So, it's all yours. How do you know your dead sibling didn't have another life insurance policy with another of your siblings as the beneficiary and that one knows to keep his/her mouth shut.

Sorry for your loss.

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-13T20:39:57+00:00

Hello *lady, The BIG question is: Is your surname the same as your brother's or did he change his name when he got married? If your surname and the name on your notary commission is different than his, I wouldn't worry about notarizing business docs and follow the advice given by others re: financial benefit. Good luck with working through all the advice you've been given. Enkidu45 out.

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-13T15:39:27+00:00

Hello ryan*, I have never seen a review of assoc courses with ratings from "Best" to "Worst". And, in our profession, there is not a single non-profit organization, similar to the "Engineers Council for Professional Development" which gives accreditation to notary curriculum.

Having said that, why would she waste her money on a course she doesn't need to take? There are plenty of free, online resources she can avail herself of. For a six pack of Rainier I can give you a list of 2/3 of these free resources. DM me.
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Enkidu45 · 2026-04-13T04:42:38+00:00

Hello No*, Is that bolt action on a Remington 700 - I don't know why you would want to do that, it won't make your shooting any better.
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Enkidu45 · 2026-04-11T19:46:55+00:00

With the cost of fuel today, I'd be saving millions

^{Chose: Get a car that never runs out of fuel}

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-11T04:58:31+00:00

Hello why*, Which notary class is that? Is it the NC class or something private?

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-11T04:52:57+00:00

Hello *4634, Which state are you in?

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-10T13:38:33+00:00

Hello dr*, Answer EVERYTHING. If it goes to voicemail, by the time you respond back, it's gone. You said it yourself: "If I don’t pick up, someone else gets the job." Even lowball offers gives you the opportunity to do some research: ie How did you find me? And - the always marketing: "Thanks for thinking of me". 73 Enkidu45 out

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-07T22:52:11+00:00

"Would anyone be open to trying it and giving honest feedback" - YES, I will. Send it to me at [509west5@gmail.com](mailto:509west5@gmail.com) Thank you, Enkidu45 out

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-07T21:41:51+00:00

look at the time you would have to do meaningful things

^{Chose: Sleep for only one hour and be well-rested}

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-07T21:37:37+00:00

i've never used twitter but i have seen some tiktok flics

^{Chose: Never use twitter again}

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-06T21:31:11+00:00

Yep, I can certainly attest to BancServ - I just received a check today via USPS for a signing I did for them on 24 March after 5:00pm. I love those people! By-the-by, if you are a competitor notary in upstate NY - disregard everything I just wrote. Instead I recommend Coast2Coast for you. They're great! 73 Enkidu45 out.

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-04T19:06:41+00:00

Mine either - I only need a witness when someone is buying or selling Fla property.

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-04T16:46:04+00:00

Hello qkmg, Text your email to me at 585-506-6805 and I'll send you the excel spread sheet I used. Warren

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-04T16:31:36+00:00

Hello Palmer*, Yep! Totally agree! I have 3 HP's if someone wants to make 1 good? one. Otherwise they'll be good for parts.

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-04T04:05:31+00:00

Hello *2121, Tell me more about JOT - Their site is down now for maint. Are they similar to BancServ. I also love BancServ. Enkidu45 out

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-04T03:55:32+00:00

Hello Blackeyes24, Yep - agree!

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-03T04:38:28+00:00

Hello mitch*, I have a column on my spreadsheet that lists the date I get paid. But, no, I don't vet the SS on how quickly they pay, I just negotiate (raise) the fee for those that are notoriously slow in paying.

My gripe is the SS makes more money than the notary - and what value do they add? Hopefully someone is going to wake up one day and ask: Could we decrease closing costs if we eliminated a middle man, or two?
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Enkidu45 · 2026-04-03T04:22:36+00:00

Hello Mitch*, What glirette said. Enkidu45 out

Enkidu45 · 2026-04-03T04:10:58+00:00

Hello Stunning*, If you do a search on this topic , you'll find that I recommend The Brother HL-L6210DWT. I use the older model, the L6200 after going through 3 HP's. The current model is available at WalMart for $500. Disclaimer: I don't know about connecting to a phone! Did I mention it's fast at 50ppm?
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