KATIE TREMULIS – THE REMOTE ONLINE NOTARY MENTOR

Turning a Side Hustle into a Thriving Business with Katie Tremulis

Starting a business often begins with a spark of curiosity and the courage to explore something new. In this episode of the Redefine Business Podcast, Brittni sits down with Katie Tremulis, a remote online notary coach who turned her side hustle into a successful business and coaching enterprise. Katie’s story is a testament to resilience, adaptability, and the power of scaling a niche service.

From Finance to Notary

Katie’s career took an unexpected turn three years ago following significant life changes, including a divorce. Previously working in finance, she found the cost of childcare prohibitive, forcing her to reevaluate her career path. While navigating these challenges, she stumbled across a social media post about someone making a full-time career as a notary. Intrigued, Katie decided to leverage her existing notary certification—something she had maintained during her finance career—to start performing in-person notarizations.

At first, Katie worked with various companies that required notarized documents, meeting clients in person and managing paperwork. While the work was steady, the extensive travel took her away from her family, prompting her to seek a more flexible solution. This led her to discover remote online notarization, a secure way to notarize documents digitally. After completing the necessary certifications and extensive research, Katie transformed her notary service into a remote career, allowing her to work from home while creating a sustainable income.

Scaling Beyond the Service

Katie’s journey didn’t stop at offering remote notary services. She noticed a lack of accessible resources for others looking to break into the field and decided to fill that gap by becoming a coach. Drawing from her own experiences and missteps, Katie began sharing valuable insights on social media, which quickly gained traction. Recognizing the demand, she developed a comprehensive online course covering everything from starting a remote notary business to invoicing and scheduling—a perfect solution for individuals juggling other jobs or responsibilities.

Katie’s approach to scaling her business illustrates a powerful lesson: growth often lies in leveraging existing expertise to teach others. By diversifying her offerings, she’s created a product suite that includes one-on-one coaching, webinars, and self-paced courses. This model not only generates multiple income streams but also makes her expertise accessible to a wider audience.

Lessons in Scaling and Evolving

Brittni and Katie discussed the importance of scaling a business effectively. Many entrepreneurs hit a ceiling when they rely solely on delivering one-on-one services. Katie’s story highlights how creating scalable products—like her online course—can open new doors for growth. Brittni emphasized that scaling often involves teaching others and expanding beyond the initial service, whether it’s photography, coaching, or remote notarization.

For Katie, scaling was about addressing unmet needs in her industry and creating solutions for people in various stages of their journey. By offering flexible learning options, she’s empowered individuals to start their own notary businesses, turning what might have been just a side hustle into a sustainable career.

Opportunities in Remote Online Notarization

Remote online notarization isn’t available in every state, but Katie encourages aspiring notaries to start with mobile notary services, which are accessible nationwide. Mobile notaries work locally, providing flexibility and a steady income stream. For those in states where remote notarization is permitted, Katie’s resources guide them through the process of becoming certified and building a business.

Connect with Katie Tremulis

Interested in exploring a career in notary services or learning more about remote notarization? Here’s how you can connect with Katie:

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