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Salon Goals Academy - doors are OPEN! https://www.laurenlappin.com.au/salon-goals-academy"How do I know when to hire a front desk person or a manager, and how do I afford to do it?"This question came through more than once when I asked for your listener questions, so I'm giving it a whole episode.I'm taking you back to 2017, when I was fully booked, drowning in missed calls and DMs, getting complaints from clients about being left on the bed mid appointment, and having a meltdown at home over the ordering and wages. That was the moment I hired a full-time receptionist, and I haven't looked back. In this episode I'm sharing how to know if you can actually afford this hire, the money you're already losing without one, and exactly what to hand over to a manager or 2IC so you don't end up paying someone a manager's wage to do a receptionist's job.Listener Q&A setup, and the manager questions you sent through [00:00].Receptionist vs manager: why you don't have to combine the roles like I have [01:15].Why I hired reception: fully booked, walk-ins interrupting appointments, and the service level I wanted [03:21].The real cost of no front desk: wrong bookings, missed cancellations and short-changed clients [06:24].The Monday meltdown that made the decision for me, and the money reality behind it [08:50].How to know if you can afford the hire (and when you definitely shouldn't) [10:03].Part-time options, and putting a dollar value on the time you get back [12:59].What duties to outsource to a manager or 2IC, and the questions to ask first [16:39].Why you need a position description early, and the expensive lesson I learnt without one [19:32].Wrap up, and what's coming in the next Q&A episode [21:25].....Lauren on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/laurenlappin_The Salon Goals Podcast: https://www.instagram.com/salongoals_podcastQuestions? Email me: hello@laurenlappin.com.au

Hey, everyone. There was a publishing issue with this episode last week, but it's too good to miss. If you downloaded this episode with Taryn Delanie Smith when it first came out, it's possible you actually got an episode of Hyperfocus instead. We hope you liked it. But now we've uploaded the correct ADHD Aha! episode here. Enjoy! Cold-calling strangers about Brazilian butt lifts wasn't exactly the plan. But for Taryn Delanie Smith — comedian, actor, former Miss New York, and creator of the viral TikTok character “Denise, Heaven's Receptionist” — the detours turned out to be the whole story. In this episode, Taryn talks about competing in the Miss America pageant with undiagnosed ADHD, the curses and gifts of ADHD, a learning disability in math, and struggling in corporate America. Plus: justice sensitivity, farting around time, and why waitressing might be the perfect job for an ADHD brain. For more on this topic: Listen: What's so funny about ADHD? (Comedian Jim Tews' story) Read: ADHD and creativity Watch: What is dyscalculia? For a transcript and more resources, visit ADHD Aha! on Understood.org. You can also email us at adhdaha@understood.org.  Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Ozzie visits the dentist and meets the cutest receptionist this side of the Mason-Dixon line! - Originally aired January 25, 1952

The AI Receptionist Is Here — And It's Doing Things Nobody Expected with Maddy Martin>> Get the newest LFG episodes delivered to your inbox when you Sign Up for our Newsletter.>> Get the new book beyondintakebook.comResource Links:Fast track your marketing efforts while avoiding common marketing mistakes in our new trainingEstate planning attorney? Stop guessing how to get results from online ads and grow your firm with our client-generating Seminar 3.0 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week on Yo Quiero Dinero, Jannese sits down with Jessica Rivera — proud Boricua, mom at 19, and 20-year corporate vet who climbed from receptionist to senior leadership without ever following the "traditional" path. Jessica is here to help us decode the psychology of corporate power, promotions, and why your work ethic alone will never be enough to get you promoted. This episode gets into the imposter syndrome that doesn't disappear even after you hit the title and the money, the moment Jessica realized she had to bet on herself, and why she believes women's emotions are a leadership superpower — not a liability. They also get into the messy, real stuff: crabs-in-a-barrel dynamics in the Latino community, boundaries with people who take shots at your success, and the one standard Jessica refuses to lower for herself.WE GET INTO: 01:21 – Becoming a mom at 19 and choosing grit over the traditional path03:26 – Being "the only" Latina in the room05:29 – Learning corporate chess: playing the game on her own terms07:12 – Imposter syndrome and the nitpicking that wears you down09:05 – From receptionist to sales: Jessica's career trajectory11:46 – The $50K retention bonus — and the promotion that never came17:33 – Betting on herself: leaving corporate to coach full-time21:23 – Building the BRAVE Method26:09 – Burnout as a "badge of honor"28:32 – Redefining success in the Latino community30:41 – Judgment, boundaries, and who gets to stay in your life33:57 – Confidence, courage, and owning your voice36:23 – Why women's emotions are a leadership superpower41:32 – Chasing who you're becoming, not just the goal45:16 – Living a full life: family, love, and what's next47:41 – Jessica's Puerto Rico retreat, resources, and the standard she refuses to lowerKEY TAKEAWAYS:→ Hard work and grit will get you far — but they won't get you promoted. Understanding the psychology of power and politics will.→ Imposter syndrome doesn't disappear once you hit the title or the money. It requires ongoing internal work.→ "Struggle culture" and "hustle culture" are not the same thing — and confusing the two keeps high achievers stuck.→ You have to be willing to lose people who can't handle your growth. That's not arrogance, that's a boundary.→ Chase who you're becoming, not the goal itself — the goal is just a byproduct.→ Women's emotions are a leadership superpower, not something to suppress to be taken seriously.CONNECT WITH JESSICA:Website: jessicarivera.co Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jessicarivera.co/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jessicarivera/ TAKE THE NEXT STEP WITH YO QUIERO DINERO:

Your marketing can generate all the calls in the world, but it means nothing if your front desk cannot convert them into patients. In this episode, Jeff breaks down how to train your reception team, improve phone handling, and make a great first impression with every caller.    ADA Survey - https://www.ada.org/resources/research/health-policy-institute/dental-care-market/state-of-the-us-dental-economy  Mystery Call - https://www.mgeonline.com/your-mystery-call  New Patient Intake Form - https://www.mgeonline.com/np-intake-form/  New Patient Call Log - https://www.mgeonline.com/np-call-log/  DDS Success (coupon code RX269) - https://ddssuccess.com/

Cold-calling strangers about Brazilian butt lifts wasn't exactly the plan. But for Taryn Delanie Smith — comedian, actor, former Miss New York, and creator of the viral TikTok character “Denise, Heaven's Receptionist” — the detours turned out to be the whole story. In this episode, Taryn talks about competing in the Miss America pageant with undiagnosed ADHD, the curses and gifts of ADHD, a learning disability in math, and struggling in corporate America. Plus: justice sensitivity, farting around time, and why waitressing might be the perfect job for an ADHD brain. For more on this topic: Listen: What's so funny about ADHD? (Comedian Jim Tews' story) Read: ADHD and creativity Watch: What is dyscalculia? For a transcript and more resources, visit ADHD Aha! on Understood.org. You can also email us at adhdaha@understood.org.  Understood.org is a nonprofit organization dedicated to empowering people with learning and thinking differences, like ADHD and dyslexia. If you want to help us continue this work, donate at understood.org/give Hosted by Simplecast, an AdsWizz company. See pcm.adswizz.com for information about our collection and use of personal data for advertising.

Watch the YouTube version of this episode HEREIn this Maximum Lawyer episode, Tyson Mutrux sits down with longtime friend of the show, automation and AI expert Kelsey Bratcher of Hired Gun Solutions to talk about the future of intake, phone answering, and legal tech. The conversation starts from a simple Facebook post about hiring an AI answering service and turns into a brutally honest breakdown of why most voice AI products are expensive, over‑engineered, and still not better than a well‑built DIY solution.Kelsey explains how tools like Retell let law firm owners build their own AI receptionist for a fraction of the cost of vendor setups, using the same documentation they already give Smith, Ruby, or Lex Reception. You'll hear practical guidance on scope, latency, and call flow, why “simple beats fancy,” and how to use AI plus APIs to replace low‑value data‑entry work while protecting the human parts of client communication. Tyson and Kelsey also zoom out to the bigger picture: migrations between case management systems, why legal tech pricing is broken, and how AI will reshape non‑lawyer roles inside law firms.What you'll learn:Why most AI answering services are overpriced and still average at intake.How to use Retell to build your own AI receptionist with your existing scripts.The importance of keeping scope narrow and latency low so calls feel natural.When AI can replace virtual receptionists and when you still need a human.Smart call‑flow tweaks (using caller ID, fewer confirmations) that boost conversion.Where outbound AI is risky and when it works for expected, simple calls.How Kelsey uses AI to build one‑off tools and migrations in hours, not days.Why legal tech pricing is broken and which non‑lawyer roles are most exposed.Highlights00:01 – How a Facebook post on AI receptionists sparked this episode.01:28 – Kelsey's “build your own on Retell” philosophy and cost breakdown.04:27 – Retell explained: connect language models and voice APIs without coding.06:34 – Do AI receptionists lose leads? Why scope and consistency matter.10:34 – Latency: the real make‑or‑break factor for voice AI.12:45 – Fixing annoying call flows: stop over‑confirming names and emails.14:12 – Why Kelsey avoids outbound AI for provider calls and sensitive data.17:18 – Using AI to build tools that talk to APIs instead of “agents clicking around.”22:25 – Five‑minute Codex app that fixed a multi‑hour data‑entry mistake.26:07 – Inside a multiplaintiff lawsuit tool tied into major CRMs.29:19 – Faster, cheaper case‑management migrations using AI‑built scripts.31:33 – Moving away from Zapier/Make in favor of AI‑built micro‑apps.33:32 – “Legal tech is going to get rock and rolled” and why.36:29 – The flat‑fee AI trap and token consumption.39:18 – Which non‑lawyer roles AI eats first and which survive.44:37 – First 30‑day steps to test voice AI in your firm.Connect with KelseyWebsite InstagramFacebook

"You had an idea every ten seconds for Vogue. You can have an idea every ten seconds for yourself." - Kirstie ClementsWelcome back to Process: Encore. In this archival series, we bring forward the timeless dialogues that laid the groundwork for Process. This week, Arielle revisits a deeply layered, expansive conversation with best selling author, journalist, and legendary former Editor-in-Chief of Vogue Australia, Kirstie Clements.Kirstie's 27-year trajectory at the absolute pinnacle of fashion publishing is a masterclass in creative longevity. Starting on the reception desk at age 23, she scaled the masthead to lead the iconic title through nearly thirteen years of epochal cultural shifts, international coups like anchoring Karl Lagerfeld's guest editorship and massive corporate evolutions. In this honest session, Kirstie unpacks what happens when you step out of a rigid corporate cocoon, how she completely shed the heavyweight skin of public expectation, and what it truly means to safeguard your innate creative power.Inside this Episode:  00:00:00 - From Vogue Receptionist to Editor in Chief: A look at a legendary 27-year trajectory, proving why mastering the unglamorous nuts and bolts of an industry scales creative longevity. 00:06:29 - Building a Vision for Australian Vogue: Navigating the intricate tightrope between corporate commercial profitability and world-class aesthetic execution. 00:12:51 - Karl Lagerfeld Guest Edits Vogue Australia: An inside look into the complex, midnight operational choreography of securing one of fashion's biggest editorial coups. 00:14:45 - Lessons from Fashion Legends: Unpacking the relentless stamina and surprisingly unpretentious nature required to keep a creative fountain thriving over a lifetime. 00:16:16 - The Pre-Social Media Era: Celebrating the legacy of keeping monumental interactions private, far away from the obligations of front-facing camera validation. 00:20:19 - Life After Vogue: The profound psychological execution of self-reinvention once you entirely decouple your identity from corporate structures. 00:35:50 - Creative Reinvention and Freedom: Moving past corporate politics to realize that your innate ability to generate ideas can never be institutionalized. 00:44:01 - Modern Pressures on Women: Deconstructing the hyper-monetized, algorithmic anxiety targeting women's aesthetics and biological timelines. 00:53:52 - Advice for Overwhelmed Creatives: Why modern multi-hyphenates must intentionally protect their artistic sensibilities from copy-and-paste digital algorithms. 01:02:44 - What Inspires Kirstie Now: Shifting entirely away from corporate consensus to find ultimate creative sovereignty in travel, freedom, and deep mentorship. Connect with our Guest: Kirstie Clements on Instagram: @kirstie_clements (http://bit.ly/4oNOVSS) Website: www.kirstieclements.com.au Substack: @kirstieclements (https://bit.ly/4eyPcEh) Read Her Books:  Why Did I Buy That? (https://amzn.to/4eCKipX) The Vogue Factor (https://amzn.to/4eyA9uk) Impressive (https://bit.ly/4fVBIoy) Enjoyed this Encore? Join our Community! Your host, Arielle Thomas, on Instagram,⁠@arielle.thomas⁠ (https://bit.ly/4v21hby) Us, on Instagram,⁠@processthepodcast (https://bit.ly/4xJ1EKl) Whatsapp Community @processthepodcast (https://bit.ly/44pdcFf) Follow us to get notified every time a new episode drops every Tuesday.  See you at the next one! 

Universe Walker: Beauty Desk AI and the AI Receptionist Built for the Beauty IndustryShe took a coding class at Princeton, built a prototype, and created the first AI receptionist designed specifically for salons by someone who actually runs one.Corey sits down with Universe Walker (@universewalkerismyname), Bay Area hairstylist, owner of Knuckleheads and Harlots in Oakland and Scarlet Salon in Berkeley, and founder of Beauty Desk AI. The conversation covers how she built Eve, what Eve actually does, and what the future of AI in the beauty industry looks like.Why She Built ItAfter COVID, Universe was running two salons bicoastal without front desk. New clients were calling and she was missing them. She knew she was leaving money on the table every day. When AI voice technology started to emerge she saw exactly what the industry needed. She took a coding class at Princeton, built a crude chatbot prototype, and knew she was onto something. It took years to build it properly but Beauty Desk AI is now out of beta with real customers and real results.What Eve DoesEve is an AI receptionist that answers incoming voice calls and texts from clients. Clients call your salon number like they always would. Eve answers, handles the full conversation, checks availability, describes services and pricing by stylist, books the appointment, sends a confirmation text, and manages the cancellation policy. Everything lives in one dashboard where you can see every interaction, turn Eve off and take over yourself, and track revenue in real time. Eve also works alongside existing front desk, stepping in after hours, on snow days, or when reception is busy with someone in the salon.Eve vs. Eve PlusEve handles all incoming voice and text communication without integrating into a booking platform. Eve Plus connects directly with Square for real-time availability and booking. More booking platform integrations are in progress. Head to beautydeskai.com to find out which option fits your business.The Live DemoCorey called Eve live on the podcast. Eve picked up on the first ring, walked him through service options for Scarlet Salon, described Ryan and Sierra's specialties, confirmed a Friday four PM appointment with Sierra, and texted a booking link before the call ended. It is in the episode. Worth listening to.Built for EveryoneEve works for solo suite owners, small salons, large salons, barbershops, and spas. Multi-location operators are on the roadmap. Universe built the architecture to use fewer AI tokens than most competitors, which keeps costs down and reduces environmental impact.Find Beauty Desk AI at beautydeskai.com

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AI is changing the way pet resorts handle customer communication, but where's the line between helpful automation and losing the personal touch that makes your business special? In this episode, Fern breaks down the real-world pros and cons of AI receptionists for dog daycare and boarding businesses. From missed calls and after-hours lead capture to customer trust and staff burnout, you'll hear what's actually working inside pet resorts right now — and where owners are getting it completely wrong.This isn't a “replace your staff with robots” conversation. It's a practical look at how smart operators are using AI to support their teams, improve response times, and create a better customer experience without sacrificing hospitality. Fern also shares the biggest mistakes facilities are making with automation, why some AI systems frustrate customers instead of helping them, and how to build a hybrid model that protects both your brand and your team culture as technology continues to evolve.

Send us Fan MailAre missed phone calls quietly costing your business customers and trust?In this episode of Imperfect Marketing, Kendra sits down with Laurent to talk about the rapidly evolving world of AI, specifically voice AI, and why it's becoming one of the most important tools for small businesses.Laurent shares his perspective after more than 20 years in digital marketing, SEO, e-commerce, and technology. Together, they explore how businesses are using AI to improve customer communication, create stronger trust, and avoid losing opportunities through missed calls and poor customer experiences.This conversation goes beyond prompts and automation. It dives into the human side of AI, including emotional intelligence, customer trust, and why understanding your audience still matters more than any tool.You'll also hear:Why voice AI is making a comeback in business communicationHow AI receptionists can support local businessesThe surprising SEO benefits of voice AIWhy AI should enhance humans, not replace themPractical advice for business owners who feel overwhelmed by AILaurent also shares one of the best perspectives on AI adoption we've heard yet: if you missed one wave of technology, don't worry, another train is always coming.If you've been wondering how AI can actually help your business in a practical, customer-focused way, this episode is packed with insight.About Our GuestLaurent is an entrepreneur and AI innovator specializing in voice AI technology for local businesses. With more than two decades of experience in digital marketing, SEO, SEM, e-commerce, and web ventures, he now focuses on helping businesses improve customer trust and communication through AI-powered voice solutions.Connect with LaurentLaurent welcomes questions and conversations from listeners. Visit the website above to connect through their social channels.

In this episode of The Pest Control Marketing Domination Podcast, Casey Lewis talks through his real-world experience setting up AI receptionists for pest control companies inside HighLevel.AI receptionists are not one-size-fits-all. A pest control company may need different receptionist setups for missed calls, after-hours calls, weekend calls, termite inspection campaigns, Google Ads funnels, new customer sales calls, existing customer support, and seasonal promotions.Casey breaks down the different types of AI receptionists pest control companies can use, how they should be structured, and why the workflow behind the receptionist is just as important as the AI itself. From capturing missed leads to supporting free termite inspection campaigns, AI receptionists can help pest control companies protect their marketing investment and improve speed-to-lead.If your pest control company is spending money on Google Ads, Local Services Ads, SEO, direct mail, or other lead generation, this episode explains why your call-handling system needs to be just as strong as your marketing.To learn more about Rhino Pest Control Marketing, visit:Website: RhinoPestControlMarketing.comEmail: casey@rhinopros.comPhone: (925) 464-8383Search The Pest Control Marketing Domination Podcast on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, YouTube, and Facebook.

Andy Alsop didn't start The Receptionist—he bought a small iPad-based visitor management app in 2013 for $250K and turned it into a real SaaS business. What began as a simple front-desk check-in tool evolved into a full visitor management system used across offices, schools, and manufacturing sites. Over a decade, Andy grew the company to 5,500 customers across 8,000 locations and more than $7M in ARR with just 30 employees. He stayed mostly bootstrapped, focused on steady growth, strong customer retention, and a unique "employee supremacy" culture that emphasized trust, transparency, and long-term loyalty. At an inflection point—needing more capital to keep up with a maturing market—Andy chose to sell rather than raise growth equity. The company was acquired by Sign In, a growth-equity-backed platform consolidating the category. In this episode, Andy shares how he evaluated buyers, avoided common exit traps, and built a company worth acquiring without chasing VC growth.  Key Takeaways Simple Product, Deep System: What looks like a basic iPad app becomes complex, sticky infrastructure with integrations, compliance, and workflow depth. Bootstrap Leverage: Growing with customer revenue forced discipline, creating a profitable, efficient business attractive to strategic buyers. Employee Supremacy Works: Trust, transparency, and benefits (like every-other-Friday off) drove retention, performance, and long-term value creation. Clean Books Matter: Meticulous financial discipline prevented retrading risk and made due diligence smoother and more favorable. Exit Optionality Wins: Not needing to sell created leverage—allowing Andy to choose the right buyer instead of taking the only offer. Quote from Andy Alsop, CEO of The Receptionist "I sold 100 % of the company. It was a full acquisition. I wasn't even looking for, and this is something that my brother in tech always said: Don't build a company to sell it, build a great company and somebody will want to come along and buy it. And I think that's exactly the way it played out. We didn't go and look for the acquisition. We were pursued by Sign In and that's what happened.  "Just build a great company and somebody will want to come along and buy it. Because I didn't want to just sell it. I mean, we're profitable. We're growing. We have very low churn. Great employees. We're doing great in the marketplace, I didn't really have to sell." Links Andy Alsop on LinkedIn The Receptionist on LinkedIn The Receptionist website Sign In website Podcast Sponsor – Lighter Capital This podcast is sponsored by Lighter Capital. In the last 15 years, Lighter Capital has helped over 600 software and SaaS founders secure simple, non-dilutive financing to grow a little faster—without giving up any precious equity or board seats to investors.  Simple debt funding from Lighter Capital can range from $50K to $10 million, with straightforward terms, no personal guarantees or covenants, and up to a 4-year payback period. Go to LighterCapital.com to apply and get a quick pre-qualification. Then talk with their experienced team to create a practical funding plan to achieve your goals.  The Practical Founders Podcast Tune into the Practical Founders Podcast for weekly in-depth interviews with founders who have built valuable software companies without big funding. Subscribe to the Practical Founders Podcast using your favorite podcast app or view on our YouTube channel. Get the weekly Practical Founders newsletter and podcast updates at practicalfounders.com. Practical Founders CEO Peer Groups Be part of a committed and confidential group of practical founders creating valuable software companies without big VC funding.  A Practical Founders Peer Group is a committed and confidential group of founders/CEOs who want to help you succeed on your terms. Each Practical Founders Peer Group is personally curated and moderated by Greg Head.

What's up, guys — it's your Knuckleheads crew keeping it raw and ridiculous. We ramble about our merch launch, the weird-ass pricing on Fourth Wall, and why tank tops cost almost as much as tees. Then we spiral into custard vs. pudding, nonstop pudding confessions, and our unfiltered thoughts on orange juice, bagels, and breakfast crimes. Things get filthy in the best way as we trade subway horror stories, who eats fallen cookies, and receptionists-from-hell anecdotes (spoiler: some people are wild). Oh, and of course we close with Florida Man doing Florida Man things. Tune in for dumb laughs, gross debates, and that familiar chaotic friendship energy. Check Out Lahna Turners website! Pounds of Power! Ralphie May Doc NEW MERCH!

What happens when someone finally works up the nerve to call your practice? Someone who's been sitting with something heavy for weeks. Maybe months. Who talked themselves out of reaching out over and over again. Who finally said, "Okay, I need help," and picked up the phone.  That moment is everything. And what your practice does in the next few minutes (or hours) determines whether that person becomes your client or ends up on someone else's intake form. In this episode, Uriah shares a story that kind of changed how he thinks about all of this (a personal one, from the other side of the phone) and then breaks down a framework that completely reframes intake. Not as an admin problem. As a care problem. This is the AI Receptionist Blueprint.

What does it take to go from answering phones as a receptionist to leading one of Georgia's top real estate companies to $3.8 billion in annual sales? DeAnn Golden — President & CEO of Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Georgia Properties — joins Josh and Luke on Stay Paid to share the leadership principles, agent productivity strategies, and mindset shifts that built her empire.   In this episode: •      Why coaching transforms people when training only transfers knowledge •      How to position yourself as a real estate financial consultant — not just a salesperson •      The 2-calls-a-day strategy that builds deep client relationships and consistent business •      The 3 interview questions DeAnn uses to identify coachable, high-character hires •      Her 4 company core values and why "people first" underlies everything •      The truth about the 87% fallout rate — and how to be one of the agents who stays   DeAnn's website: deanngolden.com Follow DeAnn on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/deanngolden/ Friend DeAnn on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/deannbgolden/ Connect with DeAnn on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/deannbgolden

This week on Veterinary Viewfinder, Dr. Ernie Ward and Beckie Mossor, MPA, RVT, focus on Veterinary Receptionist Week (April 19–25, 2026) and the people who hold the entire clinic together from the front desk. They break down what veterinary receptionists actually do day to day, from triaging calls and managing the schedule to handling emotional clients and keeping patient flow on track. It's a role that's often underestimated, but as they point out, even the best clinical team struggles if the front desk isn't supported. The conversation goes beyond recognition and into what real appreciation looks like. They share simple, practical ways to make it meaningful, like handwritten notes, personal recognition, and taking pressure off the phones during the workday. They also touch on training, professional development, and why the human side of this role won't be replaced anytime soon, even as technology evolves. If you work in a clinic, this episode is a reminder to slow down, notice the work happening up front, and use this week as a chance to reset how your team shows appreciation. www.veterinaryreceptionistweek.com #VeterinaryReceptionistWeek #VetMed #VetTeam #VeterinaryReceptionist #ClinicCulture

This week on the Bit Improv Comedy Network, Billy and Gail kick things off with Mayor Joe of Farmington, Michigan, whose generosity and good humor are on full display as he shares the city's history, its Quaker roots, its famously welcoming small-town vibe, its abundance of coffee houses, and the distinctive character that makes Farmington feel like its own little world — before graciously allowing the BIT Crew to do what they do best: lovingly satirize it all. From there, things spiral beautifully into a full-on podcast-town fever dream, where civic pride, local personalities, and unchecked microphone access turn community spirit into pure comic chaos. Charming at first. Then increasingly not normal. Apologies The BIT Comedy Network apologizes to the residents of Farmington, Mayor Joe, Farmington coffee houses, Quakers, local historians, the Warner family, ghost hunters, tax preparers, lawyers, accountants, tarot readers, notaries public, public safety professionals, podcast producers, silent coffee shop patrons, anti-outsider committees, front porch enthusiasts, NASA, astronauts, and anyone who expected this episode to remain a normal civic interview. Credits Director and Creator: Billy Merritt Producer, Editor & Graphics: Hill Kane Featuring: Mayor Joe LaRussa (Himself) Billy Merrit (Himself, Narrator) Amber Bellsdale (Joanne Wilson, Room for Improvement Pod Host; Emily, Silent Coffee Shop; Ground Control Barrista #2) Luke Bovard (Luke Jones, Podcast Producer - Luke's Podcast Hut) Hill Kane (Gail; Mrs. Stephani Wilson-Jones, Room for Improvement Pod Host; Ground Control Barrista #1) Don Slovin (Himself, All Kinds of Quaker Foods Pod Host, Astronaut #1) Jim Tripp (Jerry 2.0/"Receptionist", Saftey Force Dispatch Commander/Rude Podcast Guest) Katya Vasilaky (Jerry 1.0; Lana, Farmington Safety Force Pod Host) Angela Washko (Your Boy Bobby, Apothecary Coffee; Jenny Warner, Farmington Safety Force Pod Host)  Gary Yorke (Himself, All Kinds of Quaker Foods Pod Host; Chef Bob, Caffeine Heaven; Astronaut #2) Music: "Shark Bait" performed by Little Kahunas | Produced by the late, great Peter Miller. Hosting: Libsyn "The BIT" and "The BIT Improv Comedy Network" are trademarks owned by Billy Merritt. © 2024–2026 Billy Merritt. All rights reserved. Inquiries: TheBitComedyNetwork@gmail.com Website: BITComedyNetwork.com 

#840 What if every missed call from a potential customer could be answered — automatically, intelligently, and for free? In Part 1 of this two-part episode, host Brien Gearin sits down with Laurent Cohen, founder of GetOblic, a voice-first AI platform designed to help small and local businesses never miss a lead. Laurent shares his origin story — from growing up in France to becoming a serial digital entrepreneur in America — and explains how a single phone call with an AI agent sparked the idea for GetOblic. The two dive into what voice AI actually is, how it works for both businesses and consumers, and why Laurent chose to bootstrap rather than seek outside funding. Laurent also breaks down the platform's unique "crowd training" model, how businesses can test drive the AI before spending a dime, and why he believes the biggest mistake AI entrepreneurs make is trying to compete with the big players instead of building on top of them! What we discuss with Laurent: + What is voice AI? + Bootstrapping vs. VC funding + Building trust with small businesses + The "crowd training" data model + Why small/local businesses are the target market + Test driving AI before subscribing + Competing with vs. building on top of AI giants + From AI company to data company + The 96% untapped market opportunity + Voice AI as a 24/7 lead generator Thank you, Laurent! Check out GetOblic at GetOblic.com. To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

#841 The robots are here — but should they tell you they're robots? In Part 2 of this two-part episode, Brien and Laurent dive deeper into the mechanics and vision behind GetOblic. Laurent explains how the platform enriches business profiles using local LLMs and AI agents, and shares a fascinating case study on AI-driven upsells for hair salons. The conversation covers how GetOblic makes money — a simple $59/month subscription with unlimited calls — and the unexpected SEO boost that came from voice AI increasing user time-on-page. Laurent also opens up about the company's ethical stance on AI transparency, why they chose not to offer voice cloning, and his advice for businesses looking to gradually adopt AI agents without losing the human touch. With 2,000 customers and 250,000 claimed listings, GetOblic is gaining serious traction — and Laurent's parting wisdom on building trust first, technology second, is something every entrepreneur can take to heart! What we discuss with Laurent: + AI enriches business profiles automatically + Hair salon upsell case study + $59/month unlimited calls + Voice AI boosts SEO through longer page engagement + Why GetOblic rejected voice cloning + The importance of disclosing AI to callers + Gradual AI adoption strategy for businesses + Google Calendar integration for booking + 2,000 customers and growing + Trust first, technology second Thank you, Laurent! Check out Part 1 of this episode. Check out GetOblic at ⁠GetOblic.com⁠. Watch the ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠video podcast⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ of this episode! To get access to our FREE Business Training course go to ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠MillionaireUniversity.com/training⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠.⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ To get exclusive offers mentioned in this episode and to support the show, visit ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠millionaireuniversity.com/sponsors⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Are AI receptionists here to take over your practice? How do they actually work, and what can they do—or not do—for your team? Could they make life easier for staff without replacing humans, or are they just a gimmick? In this episode, award-winning dentist and marketing expert Dr. Grant McAree joins Jaz to break down AI receptionists. Together, they explore what an AI receptionist really is, how it integrates with your practice, and the compliance and legal considerations every dentist should know. They also dive into the bigger picture—who these systems are really for, how patient interactions are managed, and a live demonstration of an AI receptionist in action that shows exactly what it can—and can't—do for your practice. https://youtu.be/Jx-0jOZG3lE Watch IC070 on YouTube Key Takeaways: AI receptionists are evolving to provide better patient interactions. Data insights reveal significant gaps in patient communication. The technology is designed to assist, not replace human receptionists. AI can help streamline appointment bookings and patient inquiries. Understanding patient needs is crucial for effective AI responses. Customization of AI responses is essential for different practices. The future of AI in dentistry looks promising but requires careful implementation. AI should not be seen as a replacement but as a tool for efficiency. Compliance and data storage are critical in patient interactions. The integration of AI can lead to improved patient experiences. YouTube Highlights: 00:00 Teaser 05:06 Meet Dr. Grant McAree 07:32 Grant's Journey to AI 11:03 AI Gold Rush and Inequality 11:56 Interjection 14:01 AI Gold Rush and Inequality 15:59 Compliance and Legal Risks 18:42 What an AI Receptionist Does 20:54 Midroll 24:16 What an AI Receptionist Does 26:51 Comparing AI to Human Receptionists 32:47 Leads Data and Compliance 36:38 Future Adoption and Risks 42:46 Additional Features and Learning More 43:30 Jaz Call to AI Receptionist 46:01 Outro Unlock the future of patient consultations!

Are AI receptionists here to take over your practice? How do they actually work, and what can they do—or not do—for your team? Could they make life easier for staff without replacing humans, or are they just a gimmick? In this episode, award-winning dentist and marketing expert Dr. Grant McAree joins Jaz to break down AI receptionists. Together, they explore what an AI receptionist really is, how it integrates with your practice, and the compliance and legal considerations every dentist should know. They also dive into the bigger picture—who these systems are really for, how patient interactions are managed, and a live demonstration of an AI receptionist in action that shows exactly what it can—and can't—do for your practice. https://youtu.be/Jx-0jOZG3lE Watch IC070 on YouTube Key Takeaways: AI receptionists are evolving to provide better patient interactions. Data insights reveal significant gaps in patient communication. The technology is designed to assist, not replace human receptionists. AI can help streamline appointment bookings and patient inquiries. Understanding patient needs is crucial for effective AI responses. Customization of AI responses is essential for different practices. The future of AI in dentistry looks promising but requires careful implementation. AI should not be seen as a replacement but as a tool for efficiency. Compliance and data storage are critical in patient interactions. The integration of AI can lead to improved patient experiences. YouTube Highlights: 00:00 Teaser 05:06 Meet Dr. Grant McAree 07:32 Grant's Journey to AI 11:03 AI Gold Rush and Inequality 11:56 Interjection 14:01 AI Gold Rush and Inequality 15:59 Compliance and Legal Risks 18:42 What an AI Receptionist Does 20:54 Midroll 24:16 What an AI Receptionist Does 26:51 Comparing AI to Human Receptionists 32:47 Leads Data and Compliance 36:38 Future Adoption and Risks 42:46 Additional Features and Learning More 43:30 Jaz Call to AI Receptionist 46:01 Outro Unlock the future of patient consultations!

It's Heidi's 21st birthday… and somehow it's the least fun 21st we've ever seen. This week on Millennial TeaV, we break down the painfully awkward birthday dinner, the tension you can literally cut with a butter knife, and the Young Hollywood party that grinds to a halt while everyone waits for Hilary Duff to show up. Because nothing says peak 2000s like a room full of influencers-in-training standing around for a Disney queen.We're talking passive-aggressive energy, friendship fractures, and the slow unraveling of it all.Instagram: @millennialteavFacebook: Millennial TeaV podcastTiktok: @millennialteavpodcastE-mail: millennialteav@gmail.com

Sign up for the FREE Masterclass- How to Build a 7-Figure Group Practice → https://mccancemethod.com/webinar-free-masterclass-from-solo-to-superteam/ In this episode, I sit down with Uriah Guilford from The Productive Therapist to talk all things AI! We dive into how using an AI receptionist can help you stop missing calls, book more clients, and support your admin team. This tech might just be the key to streamlining your practice and saving your sanity!Make sure to bring your paper and pen because this episode is full of actionable tips!Here are some key points in this episode:[01:39] What an AI receptionist actually is and how it helps therapists[03:34] How AI can identify and handle crisis calls appropriately[05:10] Oversight and quality assurance features, including call sentiment tracking[07:01] How to use the AI receptionist alongside your current admin team[08:13] The surprisingly affordable pricing and how to determine if it's worth it[11:19] What the full intake process looks like using the AI receptionistLinks From The Episode:Here is the Janeapp link for TWO free months on us! https://janesoftware.partnerlinks.io/ytg4vn Use Coupon: MCCANCE2MOSimpleIntake - Your new AI Receptionist: https://productivetherapist.com/simpleintake/?am_id=nicole7034More about Uriah:Uriah Guilford is a licensed therapist and a group practice owner. He's also the author of The Productive Practice book and the Head Nerd at Productive Therapist, a virtual assistant company that serves therapists in private practice. He's a technology nerd, a minimalist travel packer and a rock drummer.Want to Connect with Uriah? The Productive Therapist – https://productivetherapist.com/YouTube - https://www.youtube.com/@productivetherapistPodcast - https://pod.co/the-productive-therapist-podcastFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/productivetherapInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/productivetherapist/Follow me on Instagram, @nicole.mccanncemethod. If this episode provided you with value and inspiration, please leave a review and DM to let me know. Click here: https://www.instagram.com/nicole.mccancemethod

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On this episode of Cat Daddy, Clay & Caitlin Palmer are bringing in the big guns—our guest is a serious cat aficionado, but are they ready for Clay & Caitlin's quirky cat trivia questions? You won't want to miss this epic battle of wits and whiskers! Meet our very special guest,  Kelly Kulhavy, vet receptionist and cat genius!   Who will reign supreme in the world of cat facts? Only one way to find out!

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Get Matt's AI Tools Playbook (free): https://clickhubspot.com/dgb Episode 82: What's behind the latest wave of AI-powered browser upgrades—and how will it reshape the way we work, shop, and code? Matt Wolfe (https://x.com/mreflow) and Maria Gharib (https://uk.linkedin.com/in/maria-gharib-091779b9), head writer of the Mindstream newsletter and AI news expert, dig into every major browser update you might have missed, from OpenAI Atlas and Microsoft Edge to Claude Code and even the newest open-source video models. This episode is your rapid-fire refresher on all things AI browsers. Matt and Maria break down the surprise launch of OpenAI's Atlas browser, its agent mode and workflow automation, compare it with Microsoft Edge's Maiko assistant and new Copilot features, plus unpack how Claude Code and GitHub integration make coding easier than ever for beginners and devs alike. They riff on the future of promptable operating systems, the ethics of browser memory, open source video models, Amazon's approach to automation, groundbreaking image-based AI training, and more. Check out The Next Wave YouTube Channel if you want to see Matt and Nathan on screen: https://lnk.to/thenextwavepd — Show Notes: (00:00) AI News Roundup Replacement (05:31) Voice-Powered Shopping Innovation (06:53) AI Monetization Strategies (10:34) ChatGPT Atlas Updates Announced (15:47) Microsoft Copilot Adds Memory (19:17) Windows 11 Integrates Advanced AI (22:10) Cloud-Based Coding Revolution (24:09) GitHub Integration for Code Collaboration (27:24) Image Converter Script (31:56) Amazon Automation Reduces Hiring Needs (35:29) Open Source Rivals AI Advancements (38:27) DeepSeek's Innovative OCR Method (40:15) Expanding AI Context with Images (45:46) Yelp Launches AI Host & Receptionist (47:37) AI Email Expansion and Compression (49:47) AI and World Model Potential — Mentions: Maria Gharib: https://www.mindstream.news/authors Mindstream AI newsletter: https://www.mindstream.news/ OpenAI Atlas: https://chatgpt.com/atlas Microsoft Edge: https://www.microsoft.com/en-us/edge/?form=MA13FJ Claude: https://claude.ai/ GitHub: https://github.com/ Dia Browser: https://www.diabrowser.com/ Perplexity: https://www.perplexity.ai/ Google Veo: https://gemini.google/overview/video-generation/ Get the guide to build your own Custom GPT: https://clickhubspot.com/tnw — Check Out Matt's Stuff: • Future Tools - https://futuretools.beehiiv.com/ • Blog - https://www.mattwolfe.com/ • YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@mreflow — Check Out Nathan's Stuff: Newsletter: https://news.lore.com/ Blog - https://lore.com/ The Next Wave is a HubSpot Original Podcast // Brought to you by Hubspot Media // Production by Darren Clarke // Editing by Ezra Bakker Trupiano

Isabelle Blaser  - Vet Receptionists On the State of the Veterinary Field: "I think it's just a nationwide thing. That vet hospitals are understaffed and overworked and they always need an extra set of hands." Pets are like family to a great majority of our population.  As living creatures, these pets need help.  Sometimes just a checkup, and sometimes something deeper, such as surgery.  Regardless of what they need, they are the animals we care about and so we want them to be taken care of. The world of veterinary medicine is a challenging one.  The volume of pets is increasing, the volume of veterinarians and technicians is decreasing.  The workload is simply too much for most people to bear for anything considered long term. But does it have to be this way? Isabelle Blaser is the incredible manager at Vet Receptionists, a company designed to lift much of the burden found in most veterinary clinics, by taking calls and helping reduce the workload of the overworked staff.  By doing this, Isabelle and her crew at Vet Receptionists are able to help their client's employees keep doing all they need to do, keep them sane and keep them happily employed. In this episode Isabelle shares the problems facing most veterinary clinics and the solutions that can turn a struggling practice into a place of happiness.  Though most veterinary clinics may not be struggling financially, mentally and culturally they are often a house of cards.  Many times without the doctors or clinic owners even knowing of the issues or demands being made on their team. Listen as Isabelle explains the need for improved customer service to allow your clients to be treated better, as well as your employees. Enjoy! Visit Isabelle at: https://vetreceptionists.com/ On Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/vetreceptionists/   Podcast Overview: 00:00 Supporting Overworked Vet Hospitals 04:20 Staffing Shortages and Owner Misunderstandings 08:15 Vets Avoiding Independent Practice 09:49 Veterinary Staff Experience Insights 13:12 Teamwork in Hospitals Explained 16:57 Veterinary Medicine: Broad, Demanding Expertise 19:31 Healing Through Puppy Care 23:08 "Clinic Growth and Staffing Strain" 28:08 General Practice Veterinary Hospital Size 29:58 Dominance of Market Software Leaders 34:05 "Veterinary Hiring Knowledge Test" Podcast Transcription: James Kademan [00:00:00]: What is Vet Receptionists? Isabelle Blaser [00:00:01]: Vet Receptionists is a remote reception service for veterinary hospitals. James Kademan [00:00:06]: Nice. Isabelle Blaser [00:00:07]: In short, that's. James Kademan [00:00:08]: That's cool. That's cool. Why is that important? Isabelle Blaser [00:00:11]: It's important because I'm sure you've been to a veterinary hospital sometime recently. The staff is more than you'd like to admit. I think it's just a nationwide thing that vet hospitals are understaffed and overworked and they always need an extra set of hands. That way they can take care of the patients that are in the hospital. Isabelle Blaser [00:00:29]: So that's where we come in. James Kademan [00:00:34]: You have found Authentic Business Adventures, the business program that brings you the struggle stories and triumphant successes of business owners across the land. Downloadable audio episodes can be found in the podcast link found@drawincustomers.com we are locally underwritten by the banks of Sun, Bank of Sun Prairie. Woof. Calls on Call, Extraordinary Answering Service as well as the Bold Business Book. And today we're welcoming, slash preparing to learn from Isabelle Blaser, at Vet Receptionists. So, Isabelle, how is it going today? Isabelle Blaser [00:01:04]: It is going just fabulous. How about yourself? James Kademan [00:01:07]: Sweet. It's going well. I'm excited. We're talking about veterinary receptionists. Let's just start there. What is Vet Receptionists? Isabelle Blaser [00:01:14]:

DON'T MISS the dental event of the year, November 7-8. Nowak Dental Supplies (https://www.nowakdental.com/) is hosing NOLA Lab Fest (https://www.nolalabfest.com/) in New Orleans, Louisiana. Head over to nolalabfest.com to see the line up and to register. A HUGE thanks to Aidite North America (https://www.aidite.com/) for hosting the podcast at their booth. Come find us and be on the podcast! This week, Elvis and Barb sit down with Lori Margiotta, the founder of Bookkeeper for Dentists (https://bookkeeperfordentists.com/), to talk about how labs and dental offices can grow together by focusing on one key number: case acceptance. Lori shares her journey from high school “recall girl” to practice manager, lab sales rep, and now consultant helping dental offices understand their business metrics. She breaks down how labs can help their clients track simple data like lab expenses and unbooked treatment to reveal hidden opportunities. With decades in the dental industry, Lori shows that when dentists increase their case acceptance, everyone wins — including the labs. From real-world examples to actionable advice (and a few laughs along the way), this episode is all about bridging the gap between the front desk and the bench. Check out Lori's On Demand Webinar: Want More Cases? Just Ask This One Question https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_xNRsVE85Ql6PNa-weLkhPw Looking for a way to unlock the full potential of your digital dentistry workflow. Take it from Elise Heathcote, associate manager of digital services with Ivoclar. This is all about the Cam Academy. They have a new in-person training experience designed specifically for dental technicians. This hands-on course explores the full potential of programmable Cam software, helping you take your digital workflow to the next level. Learn directly from Ivoclar experts, refine your skills and bring new precision and efficiency to your lab. Cam Academy is more than a course. It's your next step in digital excellence. To reserve your spot, visit the Ivoclar Academy website (https://www.ivoclar.com/en_us/academy/learning-opportunities?page=1&offset=12&filters=%5B%7B%22id%22%3A%22dateRange%22%2C%22selectedLowerBound%22%3A%222021-12-09T07%3A30%3A45.534Z%22%2C%22selectedUpperBound%22%3A%222022-06-09T06%3A30%3A45.534Z%22%7D%2C%7B%22id%22%3A%22type%22%2C%22advancedFilter%22%3Afalse%2C%22values%22%3A%5B%22In-house+trainings%22%5D%7D%5D) or contact your local Ivoclar sales representative today. Special Guest: Lori Margiotta.

I've been testing AI Receptionists with dozens of therapy practices. Here's what I'm learning. The good, the challenging, and the surprising. What's tricky:

To celebrate 10 years since the show began, we're releasing remastered versions of season 1. Belinda is still wide awake at The Horse and Jockey as the youngish man from reception brings her some extra special room service... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

This week, Julie & Brandy are in the middle of a manic episode, and trying very hard to play it off. They attempt to act normal while they discuss Bad Bunny at the Superbowl, Jizzlaine Maxwell's impending pardon, and Pete Hegseth's MetroMilitary Ted Talk… but this podcast is clearly a San Francisco postcard from the edge.***CHECK OUT FREE EPISODES OF JULIE & BRANDY'S PATREON PODCAST**********FOLLOW JULIE ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER****FOLLOW BRANDY ON INSTAGRAM & TWITTER***CHECK OUT THEIR T-SHIRTS!***EMAIL THEM! JulieBrandyPodcast@gmail.com******* Dumb Gay Politics with Julie & Brandy **** Dumb Gay Podcast with Julie & Brandy **** Julie Goldman **** Brandy Howard **** Julie and Brandy *** The People's Couch *** DGP *** Gay Podcast *** Political Podcast *** Lesbian *** Bravo *** Housewives *** Queer *** Liberal **** LGBTQ **** Killer Burlesque *** Host *** Portland *** Denver *** Nightmare on Strip Street *** Funny *** Comedy *** Democrat *** Progressive *** Comedian *** Jewish *** Politics *** Left *** San Francisco ***See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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ABC has pulled Jimmy Kimmel's show has been pulled after making remarks after Charlie Kirk's death. AT&T is trying out an AI receptionist. Also, Fred tells us the list of toys nominated for the Toy Hall of Fame!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

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In this episode of the Build Your Success podcast, hostBrian welcomes guest Sondra Lavoie, VP and Risk Specialist for Sompo Group, and a Board Member for Safety Professionals. Sondra discusses her definition of leadership, emphasizingthe importance of leading by example and doing the right thing even when it's unpopular.She shares her journey from an HVAC company receptionist to a safety professional with various educational qualifications and certifications. Sondra highlights her involvement in industry events, mentalhealth initiatives at conferences, and the importance of technology such as AI in safety. The discussion also delves into the challenges in the construction industry, the significance of trust and teamwork, and the essential role of safety professionals as conduits between field workers and office leadership.brianb@buildcs.nethttp://buildcs.netSondraLavoie, CSP, ARM, ASP, CHST | LinkedInBCSP Ambassadors: BCSPAmbassadors | BCSPASSP WISE: Womenin the Safety Profession Member Community | ASSP 

Think of your front desk as your business's front door. A rude receptionist isn't just having a bad day. They're creating a bad reputation. CONQUER SHYNESS

Hoo, dang, this week's episode is a DOOZY.  So much so that I'm breaking it down into four parts.  Today is part one of four: Colleagues are not saying hi when they walk past my desk, and I'm feeling disrespected in the office.   Back to School wishlist: jesslindgren.com/school Venmo: @galfriday612   Jess Lindgren 4465 E Genesee Street STE 114 Syracuse, NY 13214   Join the newsletter if you're feeling fancy: askanassistant.substack.com Patreon is another fancy option: https://www.patreon.com/jesslindgren I always love to hear from you: askanassistant.com Book a 1:1 with me: jesslindgren.com/coaching Lay your comments, questions, thoughts, and concerns on me.  Have an awesome week!  xo Jess

Listen to the full 6 am where we discuss a La Quinta in Florida that's under fire after going viral for the wrong reasons... Plus, what's the worst advice you've ever gotten? Fred and the crew discuss that!See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

In Week 3 of the OmniTEAMS AI Challenge, it's time to set up your AI Receptionist TEAM — your always-on front desk that never misses a call. Learn how to use Voice AI to answer questions, guide call flows, and book appointments automatically. You'll also discover how to reduce no-shows with smart calendar reminders and filter out time-wasting telemarketing calls. By the end of this episode, your AI Receptionist TEAM will be capturing leads, handling calls, and following up — all without lifting a finger. Stay Connected & Get Exclusive Access: Join the Private OmniSAM Community: omnisam.com.au/gsdgroup Facebook Group: gsdfb.omnisam.com.au Follow on Facebook: facebook.com/sallysparkscousins Watch the Live Stream & Subscribe for More Updates: OmniSAM YouTube: youtube.com/@omnisamsoftware Sally Sparks-Cousins YouTube: youtube.com/@sallysparkscousins

Our receptionist Josh and all round office hero Josh is heading over to see Oasis in London and we have a big surprise for him..See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Send us a Text Message with thoughts, guest suggestions, stories and more, HERE! In this episode, we talk with Jamile Moraes Pellicer, immigration attorney and founder of 360 Immigration Law Group, about her journey from receptionist to law firm CEO. Jamile shares how she launched her firm with a 5-month-old baby, grew it to a 19-person team—and how she's navigated motherhood, maternity leave, and what those look like when you're both the associate and the boss.Reach out at jamile@360immigrationlaw.comStarting law school this fall? You NEED to join the 1L Masterclass today! Sign up for free here! Get a free trial of Audible using this LINK! Support the showFollow us on Instagram @theladieswholawpodcast

Topics: Stages Of Life, 40 Kitchen Must Haves, Why Did God Make Us?, Shock Jock, To Be Famous, Superpowers, NCAA Brackets, Biggest Mistakes, No Food Touching, History Segment, Shame, Pray BONUS CONTENT: Restored To Ministry Quotes: “You must have the sandwich maker, Sherri.” “God likes us a lot.” “Perfectionism doesn't drive you to be great.” “The stage doesn't equal ministry.” “God will take us messy right now.” . . . Holy Ghost Mama Pre-Order! Want more of the Oddcast? Check out our website! Watch our YouTube videos here. Connect with us on Facebook!

On the Tuesday March 11 2025 edition of The Armstrong & Getty One More Thing Podcast... Jack goes on a test drive that goes awry! See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Samantha is the Behavioral Health Account Executive at The Receptionist, helping their Behavioral Health customers specifically. She lives in St. Pete, Florida, with her husband, their black lab Rosa, and a baby due in February!In This Episodesam@thereceptionist.comSuccess in Session---If you'd like to support The Trauma Therapist Podcast and the work I do you can do that here with a monthly donation of $5, $7, or $10: Donate to The Trauma Therapist Podcast.Click here to join my email list and receive podcast updates and other news.Become a supporter of this podcast: https://www.spreaker.com/podcast/the-trauma-therapist--5739761/support.