Your Time Is Priceless — So Why Are You Still Doing $10 Tasks?
You’ve got the skills. The results. The loyal clients.
But your day?
It’s a blur of follow-ups, calendar chaos, and “just one more quick task.”
Not exactly the dream business you signed up for.
The truth is, most small business owners aren’t burned out because they’re working too much —
They’re burned out because they’re spending their time on the wrong things.
You know the ones:
The $10 tasks that drain your energy and deliver pennies in return.
Let’s talk about how to stop trading hours for errands —
and start acting like the high-value CEO your business actually needs.
Here’s What We Mean by “$10 Tasks”
These are the low-leverage, low-impact to-dos that eat up your day but don’t grow your business:
📱 Replying to “What are your hours?” at least 16 times a day
📞 Manually booking (and re-booking) appointments over the phone between clients
🚫 Chasing no-shows like a part-time detective
🔁 Endless follow-ups that barely get seen
Meanwhile…
You’re the business owner. The visionary. The brand.
That’s not where your time should be going.
Every “Small” Task Comes at a Big Cost
It might feel like no big deal in the moment.
“I’ll just reply to this message real quick.”
“I can follow up with her later tonight.”
“I’ll do it myself — it’s faster.”
But here’s the truth:
Every time you do a $10 task, you’re saying no to a $100 opportunity. 💸
You’re saying no to:
Focusing on client results
Creating new packages or offers
Following up with high-ticket leads
Planning that workshop, event, or expansion
Or simply resting so you can show up as your best self
It’s not about being “above” any task. It’s about being smart with your energy.
Want to Know What 6-Figure Business Owners Have in Common?
They don’t spend their energy where it doesn’t multiply.
They delegate, automate, or delete anything that pulls focus away from what matters most.
In other words?
They protect their time like it’s the most valuable asset they own — because it is.
So... What Should You Actually Be Doing?
✅ Client work you love
✅ Marketing with intention (not just crossing fingers)
✅ Building relationships and partnerships
✅ Launching offers that grow your income
✅ Resting, recharging, and thinking like a CEO
Everything else?
If it’s repetitive, predictable, or admin-based — it should be automated, systemized, or handed off.
Here’s the Good News 🧡
You don’t need a big team.
You don’t need a fancy setup.
You don’t need to be “ready.”
You just need to start replacing your $10 tasks with smarter systems.
Automated follow-ups
Smart appointment scheduling
Review requests that send themselves
Social media that posts while you work
Inbox filters that do the heavy lifting
These changes sound small… but they unlock big time freedom.
Bottom Line:
You’re not just a service provider.
You’re the spark that powers your business.
And your time? It’s too valuable to waste.
So next time you catch yourself doing a task that could be automated or delegated…
Ask yourself:
“Is this really the best use of my time?”
Because your time is priceless.
And your business deserves to be run like it.
Want help turning your to-do list into a well-oiled system?
That’s what we do at Figment5.
We take the chaos off your plate — and turn it into clients, cash flow, and you time.
Ready to stop doing $10 tasks and start running your business like a pro? Book your free demo now.
