How Eric Kidwell Turned Direct Mail into a 10:1 ROI Machine with Wise Pelican

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Eric Kidwell, co-owner of Heart and Home Orlando under Preferred Real Estate Brokers, has built a thriving real estate business alongside his wife. While their strong YouTube presence generates buyer leads, it was Wise Pelican’s direct mail postcards that transformed their business by attracting sellers. In 2021 alone, they closed nearly 100 deals, with at least 50% of their listings directly attributed to their postcard strategy—resulting in an impressive 10:1 ROI.

From Buyer-Focused to Balanced Business Growth

Eric and his wife wanted to increase their seller leads while maintaining their steady flow of buyers. By committing to consistent monthly postcard mailings, they successfully shifted their business model, generating at least 12–15 new listings directly from their Wise Pelican mailings each year.

A Proven, Scalable Marketing Strategy

After testing different marketing approaches, Eric found that direct mail was the most reliable way to generate seller leads. By sending postcards every month, the response rate became so predictable that they now estimate a 1-to-1 postcard-to-listing ratio—a game-changer for their business.

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10:1 ROI—A Direct Mail Strategy That Pays for Itself

With a 10:1 return on investment, Wise Pelican’s postcards have become a staple in their marketing budget. The low-cost, high-impact nature of direct mail allows them to track their spending while consistently closing high-value deals.

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Achieve Predictable Listings with Wise Pelican

Eric Kidwell’s experience demonstrates that direct mail isn’t just an expense—it’s an investment that delivers results. Whether you’re building seller leads or optimizing your marketing budget, Wise Pelican’s high-quality, automated postcard system makes it easy to scale your real estate business. Sign up for a free account today and take control of your lead generation.

Eric Kidwell’s Success Summary

  • 📬 12–15 Listings per YearConsistent mailing campaigns shifted focus from buyers to sellers.
  • 📊 10:1 ROI Achieved – Direct mail strategy delivers predictable, high-return results.
  • ♻️ 1-to-1 Response Rate – Monthly direct mail postcards now produce listings at a near one-to-one ratio.
  • 📈 Balanced Business Growth – Combined YouTube buyer leads with Wise Pelican seller leads for full-funnel success.

At least half of our listings last year came directly from Wise Pelican’s postcard program.

Eric Kidwell
Heart and Home Orlando

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does the postcard price include?

We take care of the entire dircet mail process from start to finish. Our postcard pricing includes printing your postcards on high-quality materials, stamping them, and mailing them to your targeted list.

Simply pick a professional design you like most, and your business information, and start mailing.

Am I responsible for mailing the letters?

No, we take care of the entire mailing process for you. From printing to stamping and mailing, we handle everything to ensure your postcards reach your targeted audience every single time. 

Can I have all of the letters mailed to me?

Yes, we can send all the printed letters directly to you if you prefer to distribute them yourself.

Can I track the delivery of my letters?

Yes, we provide tracking options to give you peace of mind and proof of delivery for your mailings.

How quickly can I get my letters mailed out?

Once you finalize your design and letter, we can have your letters printed and mailed within 2-3 business days.

Do you provide mailing lists?

Yes we do! You can create a custom mailing list based on the radius around an address, by selecting subdivisions, or by drawing a polygon on a map. The price for each address is 10¢.

Access the tool by clicking here.

How do I get started?

Simply sign up for free, choose a template or upload your design, and we’ll take care of the rest. It’s quick and easy to get started with Wise Pelican.