AI Receptionist
Never Miss a Call
or a Lead Again
A 24/7 AI receptionist that answers your phone, books appointments, qualifies leads, and handles after-hours enquiries. No hold music. No missed opportunities.
Try Your AI Receptionist — $59 for 7 DaysThe Problem
Missed Calls Are Costing
Your Business Real Money
Research shows 85% of callers who reach voicemail won't leave a message. They call a competitor instead. Every missed call is a missed job.
Calls go to voicemail during busy hours
When you're with a customer, on site, or in a meeting, incoming calls go unanswered. Each one could be a $500+ job walking away.
After-hours enquiries go nowhere
Your business doesn't stop at 5pm. Customers search and call in the evening and on weekends, but nobody picks up.
A full-time receptionist costs $50k+
Hiring a human receptionist means salary, super, leave, and training. Most small businesses can't justify the overhead.
Answering services feel impersonal
Traditional call centres use generic scripts. They can't answer questions about your specific services, pricing, or availability.
What It Does
An AI Receptionist That Actually
Knows Your Business
Not a generic phone tree. It's trained on your services, your pricing, and your processes. It handles calls the way you would.
Answers Calls Professionally
Greets callers by your business name, answers common questions about your services, pricing, and hours in a natural, conversational voice.
Books Appointments Directly
Connects to your calendar or booking system. Checks availability, schedules the appointment, and sends a confirmation — all during the call.
Qualifies Leads Automatically
Asks the right questions to determine if a caller is a genuine prospect. Captures their details, budget, and timeline so you can prioritise follow-ups.
24/7 After-Hours Coverage
Works nights, weekends, and public holidays. Captures every enquiry and sends you a summary so nothing falls through the cracks.
Multi-Channel Messaging
Handles enquiries via phone, SMS, WhatsApp, and web chat. Your customers reach you on the channel they prefer.
Seamless Call Transfers
When a caller needs a real person, the AI transfers them to the right team member based on your rules. No dead ends.
Pricing
How It Compares to
the Alternatives
A full-featured AI receptionist at a fraction of what you'd pay for a human — or even most answering services.
| Option | Cost | Availability | Limitations |
|---|---|---|---|
| Industrial AI Receptionist | $297/mo | 24/7, unlimited calls | Learns your business. Handles calls, SMS, web chat. Books appointments. Qualifies leads. |
| Alltel / basic answering service | $50–$150/mo | Business hours or limited after-hours | Message-taking only. Can't answer business-specific questions or book appointments. Per-call fees add up quickly |
| DigitalOn / premium virtual reception | $200–$500/mo | Business hours + some after-hours | Human operators with scripts. Limited call volume. Extra charges for after-hours. Still can't integrate with your calendar |
| Hire a human receptionist | $45k–$55k/yr | Business hours only (38 hrs/wk) | Plus super, leave, sick days, training, and desk space. Only handles one call at a time. That's $3,750–$4,580/mo before on-costs |
The Process
Live in 48 Hours.
No Technical Skills Needed.
We handle the setup. You provide the business knowledge. The AI does the rest.
Sign Up
Start with the $59, 7-day trial. No lock-in contracts. Cancel any time.
Connect Your Phone
We set up call forwarding from your existing business number. No new number needed.
Train the AI
Share your services, pricing, FAQs, and booking preferences. The AI learns how your business operates.
Go Live
Your AI receptionist starts handling calls, messages, and bookings 24/7. You get summaries of every interaction.
Real Scenarios
Built for Businesses That
Can't Afford to Miss Calls
Here's how Australian businesses are using an AI receptionist right now.
Tradie on Site
Plumber Gets Calls While Under a House
Dave's a plumber on the Gold Coast. He misses 3–5 calls a day while on jobs. His AI receptionist answers every call, quotes his hourly rate, checks his calendar, and books the next available slot. Dave gets a text summary after each call. No more returning calls at 8pm.
Real Estate Agent
Agent Handles Enquiries During Inspections
Sarah runs open inspections every Saturday. While she's walking buyers through a property, her AI receptionist fields calls from other interested buyers, answers questions about listings, and books private inspections for the following week. She doesn't lose leads to competitors.
Medical Clinic After Hours
GP Clinic Captures After-Hours Bookings
A Brisbane medical practice gets a surge of calls between 6pm and 9pm from patients wanting to book next-day appointments. Their AI receptionist answers after hours, checks doctor availability, books appointments, and sends confirmation texts. The front desk arrives to a full, organised schedule.
Get Started
Stop Losing Leads to Voicemail
Every missed call is money walking out the door. Put an AI receptionist on your phone line and capture every opportunity, 24/7.
Start Your 7-Day Trial — $59Tim Goebel · 0423 900 530 · ai@industrialai.au
FAQ
Common Questions About AI Receptionists
An AI receptionist is an automated system that handles incoming phone calls, answers common questions, books appointments, and takes messages. It provides 24/7 availability, ensuring your business never misses a potential client, even outside of traditional business hours.
Our AI receptionist integrates with your existing phone system and is trained on your specific services, pricing, and FAQs. When a customer calls, the AI greets them, answers their queries in a natural voice, qualifies leads, and books appointments directly into your calendar. If it encounters a complex query, it seamlessly escalates to a human.
Yes. If a caller needs to speak with a specific person or the query is too complex, the AI receptionist can transfer the call to the right team member. You set the escalation rules — by topic, urgency, or caller type. It's not a dead end; it's a smart first point of contact.
Yes. The AI receptionist works with your existing business phone number. There's no need to change your number or set up a new line. We configure call forwarding so the AI handles calls seamlessly — your customers won't notice a difference.
Most businesses are fully set up within 24 to 48 hours. We handle the technical configuration, train the AI on your business details, and test everything before it goes live. You provide your FAQs, services, and preferences — we do the rest.
Yes. Unlike a human receptionist who can only take one call at a time, the AI receptionist handles unlimited simultaneous calls. No caller ever gets a busy signal or has to wait on hold. During peak periods, every call is answered immediately.
Yes. It connects to your online booking system or calendar (e.g., Google Calendar) to schedule appointments efficiently. It also asks predefined questions to qualify leads, ensuring your team only speaks to genuine prospects, saving you time and resources.
Absolutely. Tradies often miss calls while on-site, leading to lost jobs. Real estate agents need to handle enquiries around the clock. An AI receptionist ensures 24/7 coverage, captures every lead, and streamlines booking, making it a practical solution for these industries.
Our AI receptionist service starts at $297 per month — significantly less than hiring a full-time receptionist at $45,000 to $55,000 per year. You can try it for 7 days at $59 to see the value before committing. No lock-in contracts.