Most AI receptionist setups are completed within 5–10 business days. This includes call flow design, script customization, calendar and CRM integration, testing, and soft launch. Timelines vary slightly by industry complexity, but the goal is always fast deployment without disrupting your existing phone system or operations.

You typically need a list of common questions callers ask, along with clarity on your service areas, business hours, and appointment rules. From there, we handle everything else—script creation, call flows, escalation logic, calendar setup, and integrations—so your team doesn’t need any technical skills or extra training.

Yes. Your AI receptionist can answer calls on your existing business number or work alongside it using call forwarding or routing. Customers never see a new number, and there is no interruption to your current marketing, Google Business Profile, or advertising campaigns.

If a call becomes too complex or emotional, the AI receptionist can intelligently escalate the conversation to a human team member. This ensures callers still receive personalized attention when needed, while routine calls remain fully automated and efficiently handled.

Yes. AI receptionist systems are built with secure data handling, encrypted communications, and controlled access to call recordings and transcripts. We follow best practices to protect customer information while ensuring compliance with privacy expectations across service-based industries.

Yes. You receive access to a performance dashboard along with call transcripts and summaries delivered to your email. This allows you to monitor booking rates, missed-call recovery, lead quality, and optimization opportunities without listening to every call manually.

Yes and No. An AI receptionist complements your team by handling repetitive calls, after-hours inquiries, and initial intake. This frees your staff to focus on high-value conversations, in-person service, and complex customer needs—without increasing payroll or burnout. It can work without your stuff fully independently.