Business Cards - Flashy, or Traditional?

[Ethan Painter]

I own a media production company and whenever I order business cards, I try to create a really unique card that will stand out in people's minds. I also order it in a size that will not fit in a wallet, so that they have to hang on to it and not just put it in their wallet and forget about it. I am looking to order business cards for my real estate investment company now, and am wondering if I should run with the same concept, or something more traditional. My current method works really well with my production company because most of the people I give cards to are "artsy" and creative. But I feel that the average person I will be giving real estate business cards to are not going to be that kind of person at all. Should I just order some standard sized, traditional cards with my name and information on them? Or should I still go for the wow factor? Do any of you have examples of unique REI business cards? Thanks!

[Marc Celestin]

@Ethan Painter

I've had 2 business cards before - 1 for other investors and the other for homeowners.  IMO it really didnt matter.  My only recommendation is that its on quality stock paper.  I agree with 

@John Van Uytven it may be somewhat beneficial to have a wow factor to distribute to other investors, but at that point your networking skills will do most of the 'talking' for you.

But whatever you do, dont get hung up on the business card, lol.