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Getting Started

What Is a Community Card? The Complete Guide

Hey, real talk. If you just got one of these in your mailbox, or somebody pitched you a spot on one, or you heard the term on a video and had no idea what they…

May 26, 202613 min read
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How to Get Your First Postcard Sale (Start Warm)

Hey, real talk. Most people who never sell their first slot make the exact same mistake. They finish the training, open a spreadsheet, and start cold emailing…

May 24, 202612 min read
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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…

May 13, 202617 min read
9x12 Postcard vs Community Card: Which Should You Run?
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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…

May 5, 202612 min read
9x12 Postcard Guide: Size, Cost, and How It Works
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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…

Apr 27, 202614 min read
How to Track Postcard Advertising Results in 2026
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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…

Apr 26, 202615 min read
Community Card Pricing: How Much to Charge Per Slot
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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…

Apr 24, 202614 min read
EDDM Marketing Explained: Complete Beginner's Guide
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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…

Apr 22, 202613 min read
9x12 Postcard Side Hustle: Income Breakdown
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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…

Apr 21, 202616 min read
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