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Weathering the Storm as a Notary Entrepreneur

Surviving the Storm

Julia Von Bargen, Group Specialist, CNO Financial ServicesDaniel C. Lewis, Managing Partner, Lewis Notary Services Inc.

Successful people do what unsuccessful people are not willing to do. Don’t wish it

were easier; wish you were better.- Jim Rohn

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Evaluations

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This workshop will give you the tools to:

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• Prepare for the unexpected• Diversify your income• Discover keys to success

Preparing for the Unexpected

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Habits overcome…• Broken Stamp• Broken Printer• Car Breakdowns• Signer with no ID• Signer No-show / Imposter• Document is Incorrect• Incorrect Address• Upset Signer

Preparing for the Unexpected

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Habits overcome…• Signers with multiple animals• Signers with firearms at the table• Signers that leave their kids with you• Signers that are getting divorce• Signers that appear to coerce the

other signer to sign• Signers that are drinking• Sketchy neighborhoods • Signers that are blind/deaf

Preparing for the Unexpected

Create a solid foundation by• Seeking out businesses that use

your services• Creating proper partnerships in

your community

Diversify Your Income

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Create multiple streams of income• Notary Signing Agent (Real Estate

Transactions)• Process Server• Taking Depositions• Immigration Forms Specialist• Apostille Work• Field Inspections• Asset Verification Services• County Poll Judge and Poll Worker

Diversify Your Income

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Create multiple streams of income • Hospitals• Nursing Homes• Senior Housing• Extended Care Facilities

Diversify Your Income

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Keys to Success

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“Failure is the key to success, each mistake teaches us something. “

Morihei Ueshiba

Start with….• Networking• Chamber of Commerce• Doctor’s Offices• Neighbors• Pet Groomers• Managers at Restaurants

Keys to Success

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Start by….• Joining national and local

organizations• Create or update online profile –

SigningAgent.com

Keys to Success

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Group Participation

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Questions

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Julia Von Bargen, Group SpecialistCNO Financial Services

julia.sandstrom@lewisnotary.com509 270 3203 direct

Daniel C. Lewis, PresidentIndiana Notary Associationdclewis@lewisnotary.com

317 403 1282 direct16