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Inbox Blindness Is Real
The average professional receives 121 emails a day. Your follow-up email, no matter how good, is competing with a hundred others for the same two seconds of attention.
Prospecting · Engagement · Retention
Fanatical Prospecting
Meets the Tangible Touch.The Pipe Never Goes Cold.
Your follow-up email is one of 121 in their inbox today. The card with their name on it is the one they keep.
Jeb Blount has spent decades teaching salespeople one truth: the pipe is life. OutBoundCards is the physical follow-through. Real customized cards and gifts, sent automatically through your CRM or one at a time, to your prospects, clients, and referral partners, so your follow-up lands in their hands, not their spam folder.
✓ Associated with Jeb Blount and Sales Gravy · ✓ $2.24 a card on the Pro Plan · ✓ Powered by SendOutCards
100%Physical card open rate vs. email
$2.24Per card on the Pro Plan, postage included
360K+Sales pros in the Sales Gravy community
5xLower cost to retain vs. acquire a client
Hear It From Jeb
- No Minimum Order
- U.S. Postage Included
- Cards and Gifts
- Automation Ready
- Worldwide Delivery
The Pipeline Problem
The Pipe Is Life. So Why Does It Keep Running Dry?
Fanatical, consistent outreach fills pipelines. But even the most fanatical prospectors hit the same wall. Digital outreach is getting ignored, and here's what's breaking the pipe.
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Digital Follow-Up Gets Forgotten
You call, you email, you text. They respond warmly. Then life happens and they go cold. There's no physical reminder on their desk keeping you top of mind between touches.
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Relationships Die in the Gap
The biggest deals aren't lost on the first call. They're lost in the follow-through, in the gap between "interested" and "closed." Physical outreach closes that gap like nothing else can.
The OutBoundCards System
One Tool. Three Results. Zero Excuses.
OutBoundCards is built around the same three-stage philosophy Jeb Blount has taught for over two decades. Every card you send serves one of three sales functions.
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Prospecting
Break through the noise before the conversation starts. A card to a cold prospect creates instant pattern interruption. They know your name before you call, and they remember it after.
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Engagement
Keep warm prospects warm and active opportunities moving. A card between calls says "I'm thinking about you" in a way no email can, and that emotional investment moves decisions.
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Retention
Close the back door. Thank-you, milestone, birthday, and anniversary cards remind clients why they chose you, and make them want to send referrals your way.
Why Physical Cards Win
In a Digital World, Physical Wins Every Time
Jeb's message has always been about human connection. OutBoundCards is the physical expression of that philosophy, the tool that makes the human part of selling impossible to ignore.
100% Open Rate. Zero Algorithms.
Physical mail gets opened. Your card isn't buried in a promotions tab. It's sitting on their desk for days, reminding them you're the one worth calling back.
Gratitude Drives Referrals
A thank-you card after a referral or a closed deal creates reciprocity that digital messages can't replicate. They'll want to send more business your way.
Automate Without Losing Authenticity
Set triggers for birthdays, closed deals, follow-up sequences, and re-engagement. The warmth of personal outreach without the time drain, exactly what Jeb teaches about working smarter.
Extraordinary ROI
A card that costs a couple of dollars can open a $10,000 client. A birthday card can save a relationship worth $50,000. A referral thank-you can start chain referrals for years. No other sales tool comes close.
Build a Referral Machine
The best salespeople don't just close deals. They build referral networks. OutBoundCards systematizes appreciation so every client becomes an ambassador for your pipeline.
Scales From 1 to 1,000
Send a single note or a campaign to your entire book of business. No minimums. Individual reps and sales teams use it the same way.
Jeb BlountBestselling Author of Fanatical Prospecting · CEO, Sales GravyThe sale begins when the customer says no. But the relationship that makes them say yes starts long before that, with every touchpoint that shows you actually care.
18Bestselling books on sales, leadership, and customer experience
360K+Sales pros who build skills with Jeb every week
#1Most downloaded sales podcast in the world
250+Days a year on stage worldwide
How It Works
From Intent to Mailbox in Four Steps
One card to a hot prospect or automated sequences across your entire book of business. The process is the same.
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Choose Your Plan
Start with the Full Impact Package, or pick the subscription that fits how many cards you send.
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Design Your Cards
Thousands of templates, or branded cards with your logo, photo, and handwriting font.
- 3
Send or Automate
Send one at a time, or set triggers: new prospect, closed deal, birthday, re-engagement.
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Card Arrives. Deal Moves.
Every card is printed, stuffed, stamped, and mailed for you. You stay top of mind.
Sales Use Cases
Every Stage of the Sale Has a Card for That
Fanatical prospectors don't leave touchpoints to chance. These are the highest-impact sends across the full sales cycle, from cold outreach to closed-won to long-term retention.
Prospecting Stage
Cold Prospect Introduction
Send a card before your first call. Your prospect knows your name before you dial, and they're a lot warmer when you do.
Send before the call, warm them upEngagement Stage
Post-Meeting Follow-Up
A "great meeting you" card after a first appointment arrives just as they're deciding who to call back, and you're already in their hands.
Meeting done, card shipsPipeline Stage
Decision-Stage Nudge
When a prospect goes quiet mid-pipeline, a physical card cuts through in a way a follow-up email never can. It shows you're serious, and different.
Stalled deal, re-engagement cardClosed Won
Post-Close Thank You
A thank-you card after a closed deal reinforces the buyer's decision and opens the door to referrals, while your competitors chase the next lead.
Deal closed, thank-you card and optional giftRetention Stage
Birthday and Milestone Cards
Birthday, work anniversary, and client anniversary cards keep the relationship warm all year, without you remembering a single date.
Date trigger, sends a few days aheadReferral Generation
Referral Appreciation Cards
When someone sends you a referral, a thank-you card goes out. Gratitude creates reciprocity, and reciprocity fills pipelines.
Referral received, thank-you cardPricing
Plans Built for Every Stage
Start with the Full Impact Package to get set up, then choose the subscription that fits how many cards you send. Every plan includes printing and U.S. postage.
Recommended Starting Point
Full Impact Package
$349 one-time
Everything you need to get set up and sending, with hands-on consultation and custom cards. Pair it with any subscription plan, which provides your ongoing monthly cards.
Get the Full Impact Package- 30 printed card credits
- Gratitude Journal System
- System consultation and contact manager setup
- 2 custom card backs and 4 custom card creations
- Handwriting font and 4 signatures
- 30-day full feature access with unlimited ACT sends
- Optional first-year consultant at no charge
ACT Plan
$12 a month
- Unlimited digital card sends
- Printed cards at $3.50 each
- U.S. postage included
- Optional gift add-ons
Casual Plan
$27 a month
- 5 printed cards a month
- Additional cards at $3 each
- U.S. postage included
- Unused cards roll over through December 31
Advanced Plan
$47 a month
- 15 printed cards a month
- Additional cards at $2.50 each
- U.S. postage included
- Unused cards roll over through December 31
Best Per-Card Rate
Pro Plan
$112 a month
- 50 printed cards a month, $2.24 per card
- $2 per card over the allotment
- U.S. postage included
- Unused cards roll over through December 31
Pay as you go: cards from $4 each with no subscription, printing and U.S. postage included. International cards add a postage fee per card.See all plans
Send Me One
Don't Take My Word for It. Check Your Mail.
You can read about physical cards all day and still not get it. The whole point is the thing in your hand. Give me your address and a real card goes out to you, printed, stuffed, stamped, and mailed exactly the way your prospects and clients would receive theirs.
- A real printed card in your real mailbox, not a PDF or a preview
- Sent through the same system your prospects and clients would receive theirs from
- At no cost, and your address is used for this card and nothing else
- See the paper, the print, and the handwriting font before you decide anything
Where should we mail it?
Takes about a minute.
Your OutBoundCards Contact
It Started With One Thank-You Card.
Bart Ratliff is the Founder and Chief Growth Strategist of Client Growth Strategies, with 35+ years in sales and marketing across oil and gas, marine, mortgage, consulting, and AI and software. He has been a SendOutCards Speaker and Trainer since 2006.
He has worked with Jeb Blount and the Sales Gravy team since 2018 and was an OutBound Conference sponsor in 2019, a relationship that started with a single thank-you card.
- SendOutCards Speaker and Trainer Since 2006
- Sales Gravy Partner Since 2018
- OutBound Conference Sponsor 2019 and 2026
- 35+ Years in Sales and Marketing
Bart handles everything for OutBoundCards: your account, billing, card design, delivery, and gifts.
Call or Text864-920-0702Bart Ratliff, OutBoundCards Email[email protected]Questions, Zoom requests, and team inquiriesFrequently Asked Questions
Everything You Need to Know About OutBoundCards
What is OutBoundCards?
OutBoundCards is a physical card and relationship marketing platform for sales professionals, powered by SendOutCards. Salespeople, sales leaders, and revenue teams use it to send real, customized cards and gifts to prospects, clients, and referral partners, one at a time or automatically, to support Prospecting, Engagement, and Retention.
What is the connection to Jeb Blount and Sales Gravy?
OutBoundCards is associated with Jeb Blount, bestselling author of Fanatical Prospecting and CEO of Sales Gravy. It is built around Jeb's core philosophy that consistent, human outreach fills pipelines, and that a tangible touch builds relationships digital messages cannot.
What is the difference between OutBoundCards and SendOutCards?
OutBoundCards is a branded program built on SendOutCards, designed for sales professionals and aligned with the Fanatical Prospecting philosophy. SendOutCards prints, stamps, and mails every card.
How does OutBoundCards help with sales prospecting?
A real card in a prospect's mailbox keeps you top of mind between calls and emails. Physical cards get opened, and they leave a memorable impression that digital outreach cannot match, so the prospect knows your name before you call.
How much does OutBoundCards cost?
Plans start at $12 a month for the ACT Plan, with unlimited digital cards and printed cards at $3.50 each. On the Pro Plan, cards are $2.24 each, covering the fifty-card monthly allotment, and $2 per card over the allotment. Pay as you go without a subscription starts at $4 a card. The Full Impact Package is $349 one-time and includes 30 printed card credits.
What is the Full Impact Package?
A $349 one-time package to get you set up and sending from the start. It includes 30 printed card credits, the Gratitude Journal System, a system consultation, contact manager setup, 2 custom card backs, 4 custom card creations, a handwriting font with 4 signatures, 30-day full feature access with unlimited ACT sends, and an optional first-year consultant at no charge. Your ongoing monthly cards come from your subscription plan, not the package.
Do unused cards roll over?
Yes. With an active monthly membership, unused cards roll over each month and stay available through December 31.
Is postage included?
Yes. U.S. postage is included in the card price. Cards sent outside the United States add a postage fee per card.
Is there a minimum number of cards?
No. Send a single card to one prospect or a campaign to your entire book of business.
Can I send gifts with my cards?
Yes. A full gift catalog, including brownies, coffee gift cards, and more, can be added to any card on every plan.
Can I put my own logo and branding on the cards?
Yes. Upload your logo, photos, and custom artwork. The Full Impact Package includes custom card backs and card creations to get your branded cards built.
Can OutBoundCards send automatically from my sales pipeline?
Yes. Cards can send automatically from pipeline stages, tags, dates, and contact actions, for prospect introductions, post-meeting follow-ups, closed deals, birthdays, and re-engagement. Bart Ratliff and Client Growth Strategies connect it to your CRM.
Is there a done-for-you option?
Yes. Client Growth Strategies offers a team that manages your account, imports contacts, builds and runs campaigns, and handles the sending for you. Call or text Bart at 864-920-0702 to talk it through.
Can I see a real card before I decide?
Yes. Request a sample card on this page, and a real printed card goes to your mailbox through the same system your prospects and clients would receive theirs from.
Can I send a free card to try it?
Yes. Click Send A Free Card and send one to anyone, so you can see how fast it is to create and send.
Who do I contact with questions?
Bart Ratliff handles everything for OutBoundCards: your account, billing, card design, delivery, and gifts. Call or text 864-920-0702, or email [email protected].
Feed the Pipe
The Best Salespeople Don't Wait to Be Remembered.
They show up in the mailbox. They land on the desk. They send the card when everyone else sends another email. Every week without a card is a week someone else stays top of mind.