Are You Renting Your Education, or Investing in It?

When you're a new notary, there's no shortage of decisions to make: what equipment to buy, what to charge, where to find clients, what kind of notary work you actually want to do.

But one question is surprisingly easy to get wrong: how much should you invest in your education?

There are more options than ever. Some programs charge a monthly subscription. Others charge one upfront fee; some bundle training with a paid community. On paper, $40 or $50 a month looks like the obvious bargain, it barely registers as a cost.

Before you pick a program, ask a different question: are you renting your education, or investing in it?

Renting Looks Cheap Until You Do the Math

Renting an apartment means you get access as long as you keep paying. Stop paying, and eventually you have to leave. A lot of subscription education works the same way — you get instructors, resources, and community for as long as the payments keep coming.

There's no...

Reintroducing TNT: Where It Began and Where It’s Headed

Have you ever wondered how Tuesday Notary Titans (TNT) got started or how it’s evolved over the years? As we prepare to relaunch for 2025, I wanted to share its journey, its impact, and what exciting updates you can expect moving forward.

How It All Began

Almost seven years ago, TNT started as a collaboration between Carol Ray, and Bill Soroka. Back then, it was called the Breakfast Club, and I was relatively unknown outside of California and the National Notary Association (NNA). The opportunity to co-host this call, answer notary questions from across the country, and provide micro-lessons helped me grow alongside the audience.

Working with Carol Ray was a turning point in my career. She was the first speaker at my in-person Notary Symposium in Modesto, CA, and she encouraged me to formalize my coaching practice. It was her invitation to join the Breakfast Club that truly expanded my reach and impact in the notary world.  It...