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The 3-Touch Follow-Up System That Turns “Maybe” Replies Into Paid Ad Slots
Most 9x12 cards don’t fail because of routes or design—they fail because operators don’t follow up. Here’s a simple 3-touch system to turn warm replies into paid placements.
Your First 50 Prospects a Day: The Operator Outreach Plan to Fill a 9x12 Card
A beginner-friendly daily workflow for 9x12 operators to build a clean list, reach out, and follow up until your card is sold.
How to Run a Postcard Business From Anywhere (Even Out of State)
Discover how entrepreneurs are successfully running postcard businesses from out of state, plus the clever tricks they use to seem local anywhere.
9x12 Method: "How I'm Passing $1,100+ in Extra Profit to My Print Customers"
9x12 Method just slashed their 9x12 postcard printing prices so dramatically that customers are making an extra $1,101 profit per campaign - here's how and why.
The $200 Ad Secret: A Faster Way to Make Money with Local Postcards
Discover how local marketers are making $1,500+ profit with a simple $200 ad strategy that's easier to sell than traditional postcard advertising.
From $150 Postcards to $10K Deals: A Montana Marketing Success Story
Discover how a Montana marketing duo turned $150 postcard spots into a thriving digital agency, and why sometimes the 'small' approach leads to bigger success.
7 Hidden Success Patterns I Found After Studying 2,700 Local Marketers
Discover the 7 key patterns that separate $10K/month local marketers from strugglers - insights from studying 2,700 real business owners in the trenches.
Why Waiting to Feel 'Ready' is Killing Your Dreams (Hard Truth)
Discover why waiting to feel 'ready' might be the biggest mistake you're making, and how successful people actually start before they think they're prepared.
The Simple Local Business That's Making $5K/Month Under the Radar
Discover how people are making $4-5K monthly connecting local businesses through an innovative postcard marketing method - no tech skills required.
Pro Designer Reveals Secret Sauce Behind High-Converting Dental Postcards
Peek behind the curtain as a top designer reveals the psychology and strategy behind creating dental postcards that actually convert - no generic stock photos needed.
Why Most Local Business Ads Fail (And How to Fix Them Fast)
Discover why most local business ads fall flat, and learn the proven offers that actually get customers through the door - without sacrificing profits.
The Secret to Handling Odd EDDM Bundle Sizes (Finally Explained!)
Finally! A clear explanation of how to handle those tricky odd-sized EDDM bundles. Learn the simple solution that USPS doesn't tell you about.