Intro

Starting a side hustle doesn’t always mean driving for apps or learning a complex skill.

Some of the most overlooked opportunities are also the most profitable.

In this episode of The Side Hustler’s Society, Elijah Bilel explores one of the most underrated business models:

👉 The notary business

For many people, it’s something they’ve used—but never considered as a way to make money.

Intro to Mark Sias

• Entrepreneur and founder of a successful notary and legal services business  
• Former critical care nurse with 15+ years of experience  
• Built Noble Notary & Legal Document Preparers after leaving healthcare  
• Co-author of A Golden Pen, a book on building a low-overhead service business  
• Creator of the Notary Prosperity Academy, helping others start and scale notary businesses  
• Built a business model focused on low startup cost, low inventory, and high demand services

👉 Checkout Mark’s Notary Prosperity Academy here

Episode Overview

This episode breaks down:

• What a notary business actually is
• How to start with very little money
• Why this side hustle is often overlooked
• How Mark Sias turned it into a full-time income
• Ways to scale beyond just notarizing documents

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Side Hustler’s Society Resources

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The Anatomy Of Financial Success Paperback

Quick Takeaways

• Elijah Bilel explores a high-demand, low-competition side hustle
• Mark Sias shares how he replaced his income after leaving nursing  
• Notary businesses can be started with minimal upfront cost
• Many people underestimate how profitable this business can be
• The business can be mobile and flexible
• Multiple income streams can be added on top of notary work

What Is a Notary Business?

At its core, a notary business is simple:

👉 You verify identities and witness signatures

Mark Sias explains that a notary:

• Confirms someone’s identity
• Watches them sign documents
• Applies an official stamp

That’s it.

No heavy labor. No complicated systems.

Why This Side Hustle Is Overlooked

Elijah Bilel points out something important:

Most people think of side hustles like:

• Rideshare
• Food delivery
• Freelancing

But very few think about:

👉 Notary services

Even though:

• People constantly need it
• It’s required for major life events (cars, homes, legal docs)
• Demand is consistent

How Mark Sias Got Started

Mark Sias didn’t start as an entrepreneur.

He was working in critical care nursing—one of the most stressful medical fields  

Looking for something different, he asked:

👉 “What can I do that pays well and doesn’t require long hours?”

That’s when he discovered notary services.

Low Startup Cost (Big Opportunity)

One of the biggest advantages:

👉 It’s cheap to start

Mark Sias explains:

• Around ~$100 to get commissioned (varies by state)  
• Basic supplies cost very little
• Can be run from home

You don’t need:

• Inventory
• Employees
• Expensive equipment

Mobile = More Money

One key insight:

👉 You don’t need an office

Instead, you can:

• Travel to clients
• Offer convenience
• Charge more

This turns the business into:

👉 A mobile service business

How Fast It Can Scale

Mark Sias shares that within months:

• He replaced his income
• Built a full-time business
• Had more demand than he could handle  

Eventually:

👉 He brought his wife into the business to keep up

Multiple Income Streams Within One Business

This is where things get interesting.

Mark Sias didn’t stop at notarizing documents.

He added services like:

• Loan signings
• Apostille services
• Legal document prep
• Tax-related services

👉 Same audience, more ways to make money

The Business Model Explained

Mark Sias’s approach is simple:

• Low overhead
• Low inventory
• High demand
• High markup

This makes it:

👉 A scalable service business

Why Demand Is Built-In

One of the biggest advantages:

👉 You don’t always have to “sell”

People already need:

• Documents notarized
• Legal paperwork processed

Your job is simply:

👉 Be available when they need it

How to Get Your First Clients

Mark Sias started by:

• Setting up a Google listing
• Offering mobile services
• Making himself easy to find

From there:

👉 The business started growing organically

The Real Opportunity

This isn’t just a side hustle.

It can become:

• Full-time income
• A scalable service business
• A multi-income stream operation

Key Lessons from the Episode

1. Opportunity Is Often Overlooked

Not all profitable businesses are trendy

2. Low Cost = Low Risk

You don’t need a lot of money to start

3. Convenience Sells

Mobile services increase earning potential

4. Stack Services

Add related services to grow income

5. Demand Already Exists

People already need what you offer

Who This Episode Is For

• Beginners looking for a side hustle
• People who want low startup costs
• Anyone interested in service-based businesses
• Entrepreneurs looking for scalable models

Key Topics Covered

• Notary business fundamentals
• Startup costs and setup
• Scaling strategies
• Business expansion

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👉 Ready to start your own notary business?

If you want a step-by-step breakdown on how to launch, grow, and scale a profitable notary business, check out Mark Sias’ Notary Prosperity Academy.

This program walks you through everything—from getting commissioned to finding clients and building multiple income streams within the notary space.

Click here to get started and take your side hustle to the next level.