Your mathematical calculations are accurate if $100 is the minimum amount you are willing to offer. However, the issue lies in the fact that you are not the employer in this situation, and this particular job does not require advanced skills. The success of their business model hinges on recruiting individuals who are willing to harvest the fruit at a lower cost.
I miss the phone calls. Amazing how this system turned to text alerts over phone calls and being more select in their choosing. Not to mention, what texting does to the “Mobile Notary” and by that I mean the danger it creates distracting us while we are on the road. As I say "what part of “mobile” don’t you get. I also find it unbearably selfish. As I drive the interstate at 70 mph to get to my appointment, signs along the way telling drivers to be hands free and that distractions kill. But services have gone auto dial/text, distracting us and causing loss of jobs due to the fact that we miss work because we are unable to tap all the proper tabs to get the next appt. I really don’t care for this business anymore. the under pay and lack of appreciation, is shameful.
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I can understand your position, however, you should always consider that all “mobile agents” are not in the same position as you appear to be. That fits your model, great. Encourage those that’s new or not in the same model. Get a feel of the individual. I retired with a very successful insurance agency, I would never expect someone just getting into the business to start where I was after 25 years and run a agency on referrals. It takes time. I encourage new mobile agents to keep pushing and do good work, network, you will get the clients but be patient and run your business.
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Hi Mstrata, sounds like we come from the same mold. 44 years ago, I obtained and still maintain my LH&D and PC licenses, and I continue to service my clients. If you’re here on the Cafe site for a while, you will notice there’s not a lot of teaching going on, mostly nasty complaints about the “hiring party.”
Think back to when you started your insurance career. You were told to make a list of 100 people you should contact to set up your first meetings. Then how many cold calls did you make in a day? Hundreds? Well, these new notaries are told to get a commission (not a license) sign up with the hiring party,s and sit by the phone and wait for a call. This is not the business model we were taught. One can’t help but feel sorry for them. I’m sure you remember the 80/20 rule we managers used to joke about? Well, how about 99/1?
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