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How to Start a 9x12 Postcard Business: First Card Playbook
The biggest reason most people who learn about the 9x12 Method never actually run a card is overwhelm. They see all the moving parts — picking the…

9x12 Postcard vs Community Card: Which Should You Run?
The most common question I get from people about to start their first card is the same one over and over: 9x12 postcard vs community card — which one do I run…

9x12 Postcard Guide: Size, Cost, and How It Works
If you've been anywhere near the direct mail world in the last few years, you've probably heard about the 9x12 postcard — the massive shared mailer that's kind…

How to Track Postcard Advertising Results in 2026
Here's the #1 thing that kills postcard renewals: an advertiser can't prove it worked. They paid $500 for a slot, the card went to 5,000 homes, and three…

Community Card Pricing: How Much to Charge Per Slot
One of the biggest questions I get from people starting out with the community card model is about community card pricing — specifically, "How much should I…

EDDM Marketing Explained: Complete Beginner's Guide
Every time I explain the 9x12 Method to someone new, the first question is always the same: "How does the mail part actually work?" And honestly, the answer is…

9x12 Postcard Side Hustle: Income Breakdown
Most people researching a 9x12 postcard side hustle want one thing — the real numbers. Not the "I made six figures in my sleep" stuff you see on YouTube. The…

How to Start a Community Card Business in 2026
Here's the thing. Everybody wants to start a community card business but they freeze up because the full 9x12 card feels too big, too expensive, or too scary…

9x12 Method Review: Is It Worth It in 2026?
Look, this is going to be a weird article. I'm writing a review of my own product. Full transparency — I'm Mitchell Tebo, I built the 9x12 Method, I run the…