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Insights, updates, and tips on AI phone technology for small businesses.
Design Partner Program (3–5 Spots)
We're building FrontSail AI with a small set of local businesses before we roll it out broadly. If missed calls, after-hours lead capture, and messy reschedules are costing you money (and time), our Design Partner Program is the fastest, lowest-friction way to fix it. We're opening 3–5 spots in Waterloo Region and the GTA.
No-Shows Aren't Inevitable: A Simple Confirmation Flow That Actually Works
No-shows aren't just "how it is" — they're usually a workflow problem. A simple confirmation flow (with the right timing and an easy reschedule path) can cut no-shows dramatically without sounding strict or salesy. Here's a practical setup you can copy today.
"Nobody wants to talk to AI"… but iOS 26 quietly proved the opposite
We often hear: "No one wants to talk to AI — it'll annoy customers." But Apple just shipped AI call screening in iOS 26 — a pretty strong signal that voice AI is now "normal", and that what people really want is less wasted time.
FrontSail 26.01: Changelog
The first changelog post for FrontSail AI! Highlights for January 2026: Portal launch, Google Calendar integration, call summaries and categorization, and support for out-of-business-hours setup.
The High-Converting Intake Script: What to Ask in the First 90 Seconds
Most missed bookings don't happen because your work isn't good — they happen because the first call is messy. Here's a high-converting intake script you can use in the first 90 seconds, plus why each question matters.
The Low-Risk Way to Try an AI Phone Receptionist: Start After Hours
A lot of business owners tell us the same thing: "AI sounds useful… but I'm not risking my daytime calls." Totally fair. Here's a low-risk way to try an AI phone receptionist and immediately capture value: start with after-hours only.
How Much Revenue Do Missed Calls Actually Cost?
Two quick ways to estimate what missed calls cost your business: a 1-minute napkin version and a simple calculator. Includes formulas, examples, and practical tips.