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Fingerprinting is one of those businesses most people think they understand—until they actually look under the hood.

In this episode, Bill Soroka sits down with Brandon Edwards of Secure Biometrics for a candid, no-fluff conversation about what it really takes to build a fingerprinting business that lasts. Not a side hustle fantasy. Not a quick cash grab. A real, compliant, professional service business that grows alongside increasing demand for identity verification, background checks, and security.

What makes this conversation different is that it doesn’t start with tactics. It starts with truth.

Too many people assume fingerprinting is limited by state contracts, that Live Scan is the only path, or that if their state “has a provider,” there’s no room for them. Others believe the business is overregulated, impossible to break into, or only viable in a handful of locations. Some think demand is slowing, when in reality the opposite is happening as compliance requirements tighten across industries.

This episode dismantles those assumptions—not by hype, but by experience.

You’ll hear why federal background checks open the door nationwide, why ink fingerprinting is still very much alive and profitable, and how fingerprinting services quietly support everything from employment and licensing to immigration, healthcare, education, and professional credentials. This is not a shrinking market. It’s an expanding one—because trust, compliance, and identity security are becoming more important, not less.

Just as important, this conversation addresses the internal shifts required to succeed.

Entrepreneurship in fingerprinting (or any compliance-based business) demands a different mindset than gig work. You have to stop thinking like a technician waiting for assignments and start thinking like a service provider building relationships. You have to embrace structure instead of resisting it, understand regulations instead of fearing them, and play the long game instead of chasing quick wins.

Brandon shares what it took to build his business in a state where people told him it couldn’t be done, how consistency beat shortcuts, and why professionalism is the true differentiator in a low-barrier industry. Bill adds the bigger picture—how notaries and service professionals who lean into compliance and credibility don’t just survive market shifts, they benefit from them.

By the end of this episode, listeners will understand why fingerprinting can be launched and operated in all 50 states, how demand is driven by forces much bigger than local contracts, and why this business rewards those who commit to doing it right.

If you’ve been looking for a specialty that aligns with trust, stability, and long-term opportunity—or if you’ve been sitting on the sidelines because of outdated assumptions—this conversation will change how you see fingerprinting.

To learn more about the complete Fingerprinting Business Launch Bundle and see exactly how Brandon teaches this step by step, visit:

www.SecureBiometrics.co/notarycoach

This isn’t about chasing trends. It’s about positioning yourself where the world is already headed.

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If you’ve ever received a call to notarize documents in a hospital, hospice, nursing home, rehab center, or skilled nursing facility and felt that instant pressure, this episode is for you.

Because hospital notary work isn’t “just another appointment.”

It’s some of the most meaningful, high-impact work a notary can do. It can also be one of the highest risk environments in the entire profession, because you’re often dealing with vulnerable signers, emotional family dynamics, time pressure, and documents that are commonly contested after the fact.

In this episode of the Sign & Thrive Podcast, I’m joined by my longtime friend and colleague, Laura Biewer of CoachMeLaura.com. We call her the GOAT for a reason. Laura is a notary expert with over 22 years of experience, and she’s relentlessly committed to raising the level of competence and confidence in the notary industry.

Laura also just released her first standalone book, The Compassionate Notary, a field guide for notaries who operate inside medical facilities.

In this conversation, we break down what it really takes to show up professionally in high-stakes environments where you may only get one chance to do the job correctly.

What you’ll learn in this episode:

• Why hospital notary work feels intimidating (and why that fear is valid)
• The most common documents notaries encounter in medical facilities, including powers of attorney and healthcare directives
• How to protect yourself with proper intake, screening, and documentation
• Why competence and “staying in your lane” matters more than ever in a hospital setting
• How to slow down, plan for interruptions, and avoid rushing the signer
• What medical facilities and staff actually value in a professional notary
• How to become the go-to notary in your community for bedside and facility appointments
• Simple, real-world marketing strategies to get consistent medical facility work through relationships and online visibility

One of the biggest takeaways from this episode is simple:

Medical facility notary work isn’t intimidating because you’re not good enough.
It’s intimidating because it matters.

If you’re a notary who cares about people, wants to do meaningful work, and also wants to operate with confidence, structure, and professionalism, you’re going to love this episode.

Learn more about Laura and her book:
CoachMeLaura.com

Join Bill’s free High Performance Notary community:
https://www.skool.com/notary

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In today’s episode, we dig into the three questions that determine the growth, stability, and long-term profitability of every notary business. These questions are simple, but they’re powerful—and most notaries aren’t asking them often enough, or deeply enough, to create the momentum they want.

We break down each one with clear, actionable steps you can implement today:

1. How do I get more customers?
Learn how to boost your hyperlocal visibility, optimize your Google Business Profile and website, strengthen your directory listings, and build an online presence that helps clients find you when they need you. We’ll also cover the role of outreach, prospecting, partnerships, and your existing network in attracting consistent business.

2. How do I earn more revenue per appointment?
Discover the skill sets and services that increase your value on the spot—from trust deliveries to apostilles to reverse mortgage signings—and how positioning yourself correctly can make every appointment more profitable.

3. How do I earn more revenue per customer over their lifetime?
This is where real business growth happens. We talk through the lifetime value of a client, how to build lasting relationships at every appointment, and the simple follow-up and content strategies that keep you top-of-mind for future business and referrals.

If you’re a notary entrepreneur looking for predictable revenue, stronger client relationships, and a business that doesn’t rely on luck or loan signing cycles, this episode gives you the roadmap.

Keywords: notary business, mobile notary, notary entrepreneurship, apostille services, Google Business Profile, hyperlocal marketing, prospecting for notaries, outreach strategy, notary revenue, high performance notary, business growth for notaries, client lifetime value