Robots answering the phone?

About this episode

Eric and Andy discuss the implications of AI-powered call answering systems for small businesses.

In this episode, Eric and Andy explore the practicalities, frustrations, and potential of AI-powered call answering systems in small businesses. They share personal experiences with automated systems in auto repair, healthcare, and customer service, debating their effectiveness and future prospects. In the end one of the guys is planning to sign up and start using an ai answering service, who do you think it will be? Text the guys your ideas & feedback! Send us your feedback or ...

People in this episode

Hosts: Eric Aune, Andy Mickelson

Topics covered

• AI
• call answering systems
• small businesses
• automation
• customer service
• technology

Keywords

• AI
• call answering
• automation
• small business
• customer service
• technology
• efficiency

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: AI-powered call answering systems, auto repair, healthcare, customer service

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