# Shared direct mail postcards for local businesses

Selling ad space on oversized postcards mailed to every home on a route through USPS Every Door Direct Mail. Several local advertisers share each card, and the operators keep the difference.

| Tag | Value | Confidence |
|---|---|---|
| Category | Services and freelancing | 81% |
| Earns from | Ads | 73% |
| Startup cost (estimate) | $100 to $1k | 47% (low) |
| Time (estimate) | A few hours a week | 43% (low) |
| Where | Online and in person | 61% |
| Coding | No coding needed | 98% |

Source: [The $1,000 Postcard Side Hustle: Turn Junk Mail Into High Profits](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ikV26aLv--M), Side Hustle Nation, Rachel and Dalton, with Nick Loper, 2026-01-24
Page: https://allsidehustleideas.com/ideas/shared-direct-mail-postcards-for-local-businesses-b29d19

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