Shared direct-mail postcard advertising business for local companies
Sell exclusive advertising spaces on shared postcards, with one local business per category, then print and distribute the postcards to targeted local homes through USPS Every Door Direct Mail. The business earns advertising revenue while outsourcing printing and mailing.
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From Chris Koerner on The Koerner Office Podcast — The Simplest Side Hustle You Can Start Under $100 at 01:54
Problem: Local businesses need affordable exposure to nearby homeowners, while shared direct mail lets several businesses split the cost of a local mailing. The operator solves the advertiser-acquisition and campaign-assembly problem without personally printing or delivering the cards.
For: Local businesses that serve homeowners, especially home cleaners, landscapers, lawn-care providers, dog-yard scooping services, junk haulers, carpet cleaners, window cleaners, plumbers, permanent holiday-lighting companies, real-estate businesses, bakeries, restaurants and other local businesses with relevant consumer offers.
Products from this video
Canva ChatGPT Claude Google Earth Google Maps Stripe USPS Every Door Direct Mail (EDDM)
Examples
- A plumber bought a $1,100 advertising space after about five messages.
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