Vernon, BC · AI Receptionist
Never lose a lead to voicemail again.
North Okanagan trades miss calls while on job sites in Lake Country and Armstrong. Agriculture-adjacent businesses in the corridor miss calls during busy harvest periods. Those callers don't wait — they move to the next result on Google within five minutes. An AI receptionist texts back within 60 seconds, keeps the lead in your pipeline, and books them while you're still in the field. Use the missed-call calculator to see what those missed calls are costing your business each month.
Set up once. Runs after hours. Every lead gets a response.
What the AI receptionist does.
Every feature is built around a single problem: leads that arrive when you can't answer them and never come back. Here's what the system handles automatically.
Missed-call text-back
When you miss a call on a job site in Lake Country or Armstrong, a text goes out within 60 seconds: 'Hey, we missed your call — how can we help?' Most callers move on to the next business within five minutes. A fast text keeps them in your world long enough to convert.
After-hours auto-response
Leads don't stop at 5pm. When someone contacts your business outside business hours — especially during a busy season — the AI receptionist responds immediately, answers basic questions, and captures their details for a morning follow-up instead of sending them to voicemail.
Appointment booking
Qualified leads can book directly into your calendar without a back-and-forth over phone or text. The system checks availability and confirms the booking automatically — so a busy harvest period doesn't mean missed bookings.
Lead qualification
Before a lead reaches you, the AI collects the information you need — job type, location, timeline, budget. You get a warm, qualified lead summary instead of a cold voicemail to return at the end of a long day.
Review request automation
After a job closes, the system sends a review request at the right moment — when the customer is still happy and the job is fresh. Consistent review volume is one of the highest-impact things a North Okanagan trade can do for local SEO visibility.
CRM and pipeline sync
Every lead, booking, and conversation logs automatically to your CRM. Nothing falls through the cracks because someone forgot to write it down at the end of a busy field day.
How it works.
- 1.We map your current lead flow — how calls come in, who answers, what happens after hours, where leads drop off between Vernon and the surrounding communities.
- 2.The AI receptionist is configured for your business: your services, your service area across the North Okanagan, your calendar, your tone.
- 3.We run a test week with real traffic. You review every conversation and give feedback. The system tightens.
- 4.It runs in the background. You get leads, bookings, and qualified enquiries. We review performance monthly.
Who this is for.
- —North Okanagan trades — plumbers, electricians, HVAC, roofers — that miss calls while on job sites in Lake Country and Armstrong and lose leads to whoever picks up first
- —Agriculture-adjacent businesses in the Armstrong corridor where busy seasons mean phones go unanswered for hours at a stretch
- —Silver Star-area hospitality businesses where enquiries come in at all hours and after-hours voicemail loses the booking to the next resort down the road
- —Vernon service businesses that rely heavily on phone calls and want every call to count, even when they can't answer
- —Any North Okanagan business that wants a consistent, fast first response without hiring a full-time receptionist
Common questions.
Does it sound like a robot?
The responses are conversational and can be written in your voice. Most callers don't know they're talking to an AI — they know they got a fast, helpful response from your business. You review and approve the message templates before anything goes live.
What platforms does it work with?
The setup depends on your current phone system and CRM. Most Vernon trades businesses are on a mobile number or a basic VoIP line — both integrate cleanly. We discuss your specific setup on the discovery call and confirm compatibility before you commit.
How much does it cost?
Setup is a one-time fee of $500–$1,000 depending on the complexity of your lead flow and integrations. Monthly ongoing is $150–$300 depending on conversation volume and the platforms involved. We cover exact numbers on the call once we understand your setup.
What if I want to take over a conversation?
At any point you can jump into a conversation directly. The system notifies you when a lead comes in and shows you the full thread. You can reply from your own phone and the AI steps aside.
Will it work with my existing booking software?
Likely yes. Most common booking tools — Jobber, Housecall Pro, Calendly, Acuity, Google Calendar — have integrations. If you're on something more custom, we check during onboarding. If it won't integrate cleanly, we tell you before you start.
What's the difference between this and just setting up an auto-reply text?
A basic auto-reply sends the same message to everyone and stops there. The AI receptionist has a conversation — it qualifies the lead, answers questions about your services, books appointments, and hands off a complete lead summary. It also learns your service area across the North Okanagan, handles objections, and knows when to escalate to you. A one-line auto-reply buys you five minutes; an AI receptionist converts the lead.
The 30-minute call covers how your leads currently come in, where they drop off, and what an AI receptionist would look like for your specific Vernon business.
Book a discovery call →Based in Kamloops, BC. Want to see what missed calls are costing you first? Try the missed-call calculator.