Welcome — and congratulations on finding a business model that actually matters.
Common Sense Quarterly is a platform that lets you launch a civic education postcard business in your community. You pick a ZIP code, our AI generates localized civic content, you sell sponsor spots to local businesses, and we handle billing, landing pages, QR tracking, and print-ready export.
A single 5,000-household edition can net you ~$6,500 in profit.
Here's how to get started in this community:
Step 1: Introduce yourself.
Make a post telling us:
- Your name and where you're located
- What brought you here (Chamber of Commerce? Postcard business? Fundraising? Saw us on social media?)
- What you're hoping to build
This also levels you up to Level 2, which unlocks the full Classroom (our step-by-step course).
Step 2: Unlock the Classroom.
Once you're Level 2, click the "Classroom" tab at the top. Start with Module 1: The Civic Postcard Model — it takes about 15 minutes and will show you exactly how this works.
Step 3: Create a free draft edition.
Go to https://commonsensequarterly.com and create a draft edition for your ZIP code. It's completely free — no subscription required until you're ready to launch. Step 4: Start selling.
Use the scripts, templates, and playbooks in Module 3 to start filling your sponsor spots. Post your wins here so we can celebrate with you.
Questions? Drop them in General Discussion. We're building this together.
— Chris, Founder of Common Sense Quarterly