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What is an AI Employee? (And How to Hire One)

November 18, 20251 min read

The 24/7 Workforce Revolution

Imagine an employee who never sleeps, never takes a lunch break, answers every single phone call on the first ring, and costs a fraction of a full-time salary. This is the reality of an AI Employee.

For many small business owners, AI sounds intimidating. But the technology has evolved. Modern AI Employees are warm, conversational, and incredibly effective at driving revenue.

This is Not Just a Chatbot

We need to make a clear distinction. A simple chatbot gives pre-written, robotic answers. An AI Employee is a comprehensive system integrated into your business operations.

What Roles Can an AI Employee Fill?

  • The Virtual Receptionist (Voice AI): An AI that answers your actual business phone line. It speaks with a human voice and can check your calendar to book appointments.

  • The Sales Development Rep (SDR): When a lead comes in, the AI instantly initiates a text conversation to ask qualifying questions.

  • The Customer Success Agent: It monitors your inbox and answers support questions before a human ever needs to get involved.

The Competitive Advantage

Speed is the currency of the digital age. An AI Employee ensures your Speed to Lead is under 60 seconds, every single time. That is how you win in a competitive local market.

Curious how an AI Employee would sound answering your phone? Schedule a demo today.

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