Poll: What drives profit?š¤
- FutureUP

- Aug 11
- 1 min read
Updated: Aug 11
Profit depends on many factors, but which one really moves the needle?
The Poll
We asked, which is the most powerful Profit Level?
š IncreasingĀ Volume: Boost sales through smarter marketing, better targeting, and effective promotions.
š° IncreasingĀ Price: Spot opportunities where demand is inelastic, value is underpriced, or audiences are willing to pay more.
šø ReducingĀ Costs: Streamline operations, negotiate better deals, and eliminate inefficiencies to improve margins.
We've launched a new poll to gather insights from pricing pros, marketers, founders, or business leaders.
The Results
Poll results are in - and may surprise you!

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ā”ļøĀ Pricing pros: 78% say Price is the bigger profit driver
ā”ļøĀ Other roles: Volume wins, with Price and Cost cuts close behind
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Why the divide?
It depends on the situation.

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š°Ā Inelastic demand ā Increase Price
šøĀ Small margins ā Cut Costs
šĀ High margins ā Boost Volume
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šĀ Bottom line: Most companies start with costs or volume. The smart ones use AI to spot hidden opportunities for price increase!
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You can find more details about the impact of the different levers on profit and the importance of price elasticity here:
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