So i would follow that up with something like a postcard or a thank you letter or small gift and that will set you apart.

Having said that.. people do get very detailed about things..I have seen people talk about how different colors of direct mail postcards can have better conversion than other colors etc but you just have to start.

Have either one of you used something like postcard mania to send out mailings?

We have also made just about every mistake you can in this effort.Here's a few suggestions: Don't send post cards or faux hand written letters.

Account Closed , Can your direct mail company come out with some new templates for postcards?

I intend to send post cards and use bulk rate postage. 

I've sent them all post cards, and i've cold called 300 names in the list with no leads yet.

Manage a project, send them a deal, offer to send out postcards, etc.The people that you would likely want to be your mentor are busy.

You get 5 letters... or mailers.One is a postcard with their website on it. 3 are hand written letters, 1 is a nice typed letter where they introduced themselves, a local number and an explanation,...Which would you discard which would you keep for further consideration.You WOULD discard the nasty hand written letters.Dude you are going to buy m house in cash... and you represent yourself by a crappy hand written letter?

Also, you may want to try some kind of letter instead of postcard.