Traditional Employee Model

Hiring a full-time receptionist comes with substantial costs beyond the base salary:

• Annual Salary: $40,000-$50,000
• Health Insurance: $8,000-$12,000 annually
• Payroll Taxes (FICA): ~$3,825 annually
• Workers Compensation: $1,500-$2,500 annually
• Paid Time Off: $4,000-$6,000 annually
• Training & Development: $1,000+ annually
• Total First-Year Cost: $58,000-$76,000+

OAK AI Receptionist Model

• Monthly Subscription: Starting at competitive rates
• Setup Fee: Minimal to none
• No benefits, taxes, or insurance: $0
• No training time required: Deploy in days
• Total First-Year Cost: A fraction of hiring an employee

Human Receptionist

Limited to business hours (typically 9 AM-5 PM). Customers calling outside these times hear voicemail. This means:

• Missed appointment opportunities
• Frustrated customers
• Lost competitive advantage
• After-hours emergencies go unanswered

OAK AI

Available 24/7/365. Your cleaning service never misses a call:

• Answer phones at midnight, weekends, holidays
• Schedule appointments automatically
• Handle initial inquiries instantly
• Capture leads competitors miss

Human Receptionist Challenges

• Sick days reduce availability
• Vacation time requires coverage
• Mood and stress affect customer service quality
• Training variability between staff
• Phone calls sometimes missed during bathroom breaks or lunch

OAK AI Consistency

• Never calls in sick
• Perfect consistency, every call
• No vacation time needed
• Professional tone maintained at all hours
• 100% uptime reliability