# Looking for advice as a new NSA **URL:** \ **Category:** Looking For Advice\ **Created:** [January 26, 2023, 9:12pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/looking-for-advice-as-a-new-nsa/38448 "2023-01-26T21:12:47Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 1\ **Showing post:** 2
**Author:** ![cNsa5](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forum.notarycafe.com/cnsa5/32/33381_2.png) [@cNsa5](https://forum.notarycafe.com/u/cNsa5)\ **Post date:** [January 26, 2023, 9:31pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/looking-for-advice-as-a-new-nsa/38448/2 "2023-01-26T21:31:06Z")
@Windchime71 Great question & one that is asked quite regularly . . . Previously, it seemed that most new to this business sector say that it takes **9-12 months before them see any results** ; however, with the **current economy, real estate market, interest rate** , etc. it will _ **probably take quite a bit longer** _ . . . ====== The first concept to consider is that you’re now a **Business Owner** & you’re going to be filling ALL the roles to make YOUR business successful. It truly is a paradigm shift. Second, this process is **a marathon** , _not a sprint._ Third, it’s always wise to _ **research & vet a new client** _ prior to providing a definitive confirmation to them for your initial Signing Order for them =\> _ **especially now that so many of them are not paying professional signing agents and/or are going out-of-business.** _ A great start of research would begin within the Notary Cafe forums _ **Search Function** _. Many members find it _ **difficult/nearly impossible to locate** _ the Search Function in order to access the **wealth of information available within the database**. To be helpful, I’ve inserted an image for you & others [_see below_] to help members locate it to unlock the wisdom & knowledge of other members on the forums. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/3X/3/1/31538837c8f17363ddc97ab51ff9cc1aeff4199c.png) **Accessing the database to locate info about potential clients has saved many of us an inordinate amount of time ‘chasing’ payments for Services professionally provided to potential non-payers . . .** Plus, the information is **immediately** available! ====== I’ve referenced **two threads** directly to you & **here are a few threads [_see below_] that will provide you with helpful information:** > [@Temper your expectations](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/temper-your-expectations/21831): > > To preface this, I’ve been a lurker on these forums for quite some time and I’ve noticed a ton of expectations lately that seem too unrealistic. I’m a NSA out of Michigan and have been one for the past 7 years. I usually pull in at least 8k worth of business every month but it takes a LONG time to get to that point. I see a ton of newer notaries looking to make fast money or expecting SS or TC to come to them over seasoned notaries while they have very little experience. A few tips that I’d sug… > [@I found a list of MISMO approved RON, RIN, and IPEN providers for emortgage closing!](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/i-found-a-list-of-mismo-approved-ron-rin-and-ipen-providers-for-emortgage-closing/31340/20): > > @trustedsigning Hmmm . . . As new members seek insights regarding launching their business, a Key Element to Success is providing themselves with an appropriate foundation and undergirding that will serve & support their business. ====== Over the years of having successfully completed nearly all the available training programs, I only recommend the very Best (see below). This training amounts to a few hundred dollars. Due to the very reasonable price, the training investment can be quickly … > [@Signing S.Show](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/signing-s-show/25101/2): > > Hi Ally, Certainly, I can easily feel your frustration. I’d like to begin by offering a simple comparison: There is a very large difference between being an employee and becoming a business owner. As a business owner, from the onset, you’re going to be pretty much flying solo; that is, unless you have a family member that is within this business sector. There are no Manuals of Desk Instructions [MDIs] as one may find as an employee nor any more experienced fellow employees there to train you… > [@Must You Complete A Training Course To Get Work?](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/must-you-complete-a-training-course-to-get-work/30734/4): > > I concur with the insights of LindaH-FL & mannie1950 (return to the teaching industry). Also, there are 2 recent posts by CherylM that leave the sugar-coating behind & Tells-It-Like-It-Is . . . Truly, anyone entering this business sector needs to change their mindset from that of an employee to that of a Business Owner. It’s a completely different paradigm and is managed differently as well. Best Wishes with your decision. sparkles 🦢 --- _[View the full topic](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/looking-for-advice-as-a-new-nsa/38448)._