Revenue blindspot: High-income tasks you're ignoring

Hey UpFlippers,

Ever notice how your busiest days often bring in the least money? That's because being busy isn't the same as being profitable. 

Today, we reveal the high-income activities you're probably not spending enough time on—and expose the busy work that's stealing your attention.

The money-making shift

You have about 2,000 working hours a year. But here's the truth: Only about 20% of what you do actually brings in money. The rest? It’s just busy work that feels important.

Think about your last workday. How much time did you spend:

• Checking emails repeatedly

• Organizing your workspace

• Making your website perfect

• Tweaking your logo

• Scrolling through social media

Now, how much time did you spend:

• Following up with potential clients

• Calling past customers for referrals

• Reaching out to promising leads

• Improving your sales process

• Actually closing deals

See the difference?

The tasks that actually make you money

Let's get specific about what drives revenue. These are the activities that put money in your bank account…

1. Direct client contact: Have real conversations with people who can buy from you. Not emails—actual conversations. Whether it's in person, on the phone, or over video, this is where money is made.

2. Follow-up actions: The fortune is in the follow-up, but most people treat it like an afterthought. Your next big client is probably buried in your "Need to Follow Up" list right now.

3. Proposal creation and closing: This isn't about making your proposals pretty. It's about getting them done and in front of clients quickly. Speed wins deals.

The customer touchpoints that matter

Not all customer interactions are created equal. Here are the moments that turn into money…

Key revenue moments:

• First response to inquiries (speed matters)

• Proposal delivery (and follow-up)

• Service completion (and next step discussion)

• Regular check-ins with past clients

• Referral request timing

Each of these moments is a chance to create revenue. Miss them, and you're leaving money on the table.

Hidden sales opportunities

The biggest sales opportunities often hide in plain sight. They're in your…

Existing customer base: Your current clients already trust you. They're ready to buy more, but when was the last time you offered them something new?

Past projects: Every completed project is a case study waiting to be shared. Use these stories to close new deals.

Network connections: Your business contacts aren't just colleagues—they're potential partners who can send you clients.

Shifting your priority stack

Here's how to restructure your day for maximum revenue.

Morning Power Hour

Start your day with these revenue-generating activities:

1. Follow up with hot leads first

2. Call one past client

3. Review and send proposals

4. Plan your sales activities

Protect-Your-Money Time

• Block off specific hours for sales activities

• Turn off notifications during these times

• Batch administrative work

• Schedule revenue activities when you're most energetic

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Your revenue rescue plan

This week: Track where your time actually goes. 

Be honest—how much of it leads directly to revenue?

Next week: Implement the "Revenue First" rule…

• Do money-making tasks before noon

• Focus on client contact

• Prioritize follow-ups

• Schedule sales activities

The following week: Start measuring results…

• Track proposal response times

• Monitor follow-up effectiveness

• Count client conversations

• Measure revenue per hour

Best,
The UpFlip Team

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