Can't Afford a Receptionist? You Don't Need One.

The Receptionist Catch-22

You need someone to answer the phone. But you can't afford to hire someone just to answer the phone.

• A full-time receptionist: $35,000-$45,000/year plus benefits
• They work 40 hours/week — your customers call 24/7
• They take lunch breaks, sick days, and vacations
• They can only handle one call at a time

So you keep answering calls yourself, missing calls on the job, and losing customers to voicemail.

The Modern Alternative

An AI receptionist costs a fraction of a human receptionist and works 24/7/365. It:

• Answers every call on the first ring — no hold music, no transfers
• Works 24/7 — nights, weekends, holidays
• Handles multiple calls simultaneously — no busy signals
• Never calls in sick or takes vacation
• Knows your business — trained on your services, pricing, hours, and FAQs
• Books appointments — directly into your calendar
• Captures every lead — name, number, what they need

Cost Comparison

| | Human Receptionist | AI Receptionist | |---|---|---| | Annual cost | $35,000-$45,000+ | ~$10,800 (included in plan) | | Hours | 40/week | 24/7/365 | | Sick days | Yes | No | | Simultaneous calls | 1 | Unlimited | | After-hours coverage | No | Yes |

How Your Studio Handles This

Studio Intelligence is your receptionist, built into your Studio. It runs 24/7, trained on your business. It's not a separate $300/month add-on. It's part of what your team configures when they build your Studio. You get the receptionist plus booking, CRM, automations, and your website. One platform, one cost.

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