# WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business **URL:** \ **Category:** Beginner's Questions\ **Created:** [March 10, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692 "2025-03-10T21:50:06Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**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:** [March 10, 2025, 9:50pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/1 "2025-03-10T21:50:06Z")
_**To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .).**_ - I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased **many texts** (_more than a baker’s dozen or so_). There is _ **ONE text** _ that have purchased & gained an **IMMENSE** amount of **wisdom, support, & guidance** from reading =\> “ **Marketing Your Non-Loan Notary Services** ” by Laura Vestanen. The price is QUITE reasonable at a mere $8 (_used version_). This text is an instrumental guide to effectively & efficiently expand **your business** while simultaneously utilizing your well-honed notarial skills! I truly found it to be _ **very helpful** _ , insightful, and truly assisted me in brainstorming my way to _ **greater success** _ years ago. It’s much easier to surf the peaks and valleys of business cycles if there are multiple income streams (_diversify your services across varied business sectors_ ). ✨ ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/3X/a/c/ac18098f12d9e81d03bfd9b2aec2514d3de1b408.png) _ **FYI: I receive no compensation or remuneration of any type or kind as a result of my first-hand experiential review above nor from any sales of the text.** _ **===\>\>\>** However, now I can strongly recommend an _ **additional reference text:** _ The Entrepreneur Equation. It provides insights for the entrepreneur to perform a Self-Evaluation, Risks & Benefits, Understanding Finances, Setting Expectations, & many other topics critical to success. It’s available in a **physical book** or via **Audible**. ![image](https://canada1.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/uploads/notarycafe/original/3X/d/1/d164b8b487c5b25e76c9308404b483d039e2d76b.jpeg) Just finished reading the text. It’s only **288 pages, so a quick read. It’s truly a Step-By-Step Guide** to help objectively evaluate every aspect. Best of all, the author provides this valuable data interjected with _ **much-needed humor!** _ It’s very straightforward. This enables you to comprehensively assess the next step to take (_or not take_) . . . It’s the best type of Reality Check for it’s brutally honest with you BEFORE investing hard-earned cash into a new venture. She answers every question you can think of & then some . . . _ **The following Editorial Review says it all** _ (_from the Amazon web page for the book):_ ““I wish I’d had The Entrepreneur Equation when I started my business. It would have saved a lot of time, stress, and heartache through the growth while I made a go of it alone. If you’re thinking about starting a business, already running a business that is not profitable, or you haven’t been able to take your business to the next level, this book is for you.”” —Gini Dietrich, CEO of Arment Dietrich, Inc. and author of Spin Sucks _ **FYI: I receive no compensation or remuneration of any type or kind as a result of my first-hand experiential review above nor from any sales of the text.** _ 🦢 ---
**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:** [March 13, 2025, 2:33pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/2 "2025-03-13T14:33:22Z")
@wpnotary Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… 🦢 ---
**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:** [March 16, 2025, 4:10pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/3 "2025-03-16T16:10:18Z")
@ameliemcgill Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… 🦢 ---
**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:** [March 19, 2025, 5:40pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/4 "2025-03-19T17:40:34Z")
@loricnotary22 Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… 🦢 ---
**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:** [March 21, 2025, 11:06am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/5 "2025-03-21T11:06:58Z")
@d.Aprilwashington83 Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… 🦢 ---
**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:** [March 22, 2025, 5:54pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/6 "2025-03-22T17:54:52Z")
@masnotaryservice Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… 🦢 ---
**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:** [March 24, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/7 "2025-03-24T13:29:18Z")
@carey.hoyt Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **WANT TO KNOW INCOME FOR PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS?** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) 🦢 ---
**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:** [March 25, 2025, 7:43pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/8 "2025-03-25T19:43:45Z")
@ritapaixao78 Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **WANT TO KNOW INCOME FOR PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS?** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) 🦢 ---
**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:** [March 26, 2025, 1:48pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/9 "2025-03-26T13:48:03Z")
@leonwooden Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) 🦢 ---
**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:** [March 28, 2025, 9:56am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/10 "2025-03-28T09:56:59Z")
@wscott42 Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) . 🦢 ---
**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:** [March 29, 2025, 1:37pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/11 "2025-03-29T13:37:36Z")
@ots196 Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) . 🦢 ---
**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:** [March 31, 2025, 2:48pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/12 "2025-03-31T14:48:50Z")
@sandrav341 Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) . 🦢 ---
**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:** [April 2, 2025, 11:35am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/13 "2025-04-02T11:35:52Z")
@casey81212 Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) . 🦢 ---
**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:** [April 4, 2025, 11:58pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/14 "2025-04-04T23:58:42Z")
@phialang19 Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) . 🦢 ---
**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:** [April 7, 2025, 12:32pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/15 "2025-04-07T12:32:18Z")
@brmanandharnotary Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) . 🦢 ---
**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:** [April 9, 2025, 3:37am UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/16 "2025-04-09T03:37:08Z")
@phoenix.notary.ondemand Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) . 🦢 ---
**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:** [April 10, 2025, 8:35pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/17 "2025-04-10T20:35:56Z")
@twrightriff Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) . 🦢 ---
**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:** [April 13, 2025, 1:24pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/18 "2025-04-13T13:24:33Z")
@erahmon Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) . 🦢 ---
**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:** [April 15, 2025, 12:48pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/19 "2025-04-15T12:48:16Z")
@laycismyth Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) . 🦢 ---
**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:** [April 17, 2025, 4:19pm UTC](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692/20 "2025-04-17T16:19:40Z")
@ateamnotary Welcome to the **Notary Cafe** forum! ✨ This thread covers a _ **frequently posed query** _ & it may be a **helpful** to you as a newbie/New _ **Notary Cafe** _ member. **NOTE:** Start reading at the beginning of this thread please. 🦉 > [@WoW! The Entrepreneur Equation: Evaluating the Realities, Risks, and Rewards of Having Your Own Business](http://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692): > > To All Notary Cafe Members & especially those considering launching a business within this sector (or those recently having done so . . .). I often express to DIVERSIFY services provided as it will “smooth out” the peaks & valleys of the income stream. Over the years that I’ve been providing these professional services, I’ve purchased many texts (more than a baker’s dozen or so). There is ONE text that have purchased & gained an IMMENSE amount of wisdom, support, & guidance from reading =\> “M… ====== _ **NEED GENERAL GUIDANCE?** _ Review this informative & insightful thread: > [@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… ====== _ **SURVEY RESULTS FOR INCOME OF PROFESSIONAL SIGNING AGENTS** _ Check out the survey results as follows: **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2017 & 2020** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/knowledge%20center/outside%20pdfs/bulletin-data-graphics-06-07-21.pdf) **SURVEY RESULTS FROM 2023** chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/[https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf](https://www.nationalnotary.org/file%20library/nna/download/nna-2023-notary-survey-results.pdf) . 🦢 [Next page](https://forum.notarycafe.com/t/wow-the-entrepreneur-equation-evaluating-the-realities-risks-and-rewards-of-having-your-own-business/50692.md?page=2)