At Bumper Leads, we’re hearing the same thing from small business owners lately: “I can’t keep up with calls, messages, and admin – but I can’t afford a full-time receptionist either.”
Sound familiar?
That’s exactly why we’re offering a fully integrated AI Virtual Receptionist – a simple, affordable solution that gives you a professional, always-on receptionist service… without hiring staff.
And yes, it really works. We can set it up for you in under an hour.
What is an AI Virtual Receptionist?
An AI Virtual Receptionist is an automated answering service that can handle inbound and outbound calls, take messages, qualify leads, and even schedule appointments – all while syncing directly with your CRM.
It’s like having a receptionist who:
- Is available 24/7
- Works in any timezone
- Can speak to anyone, in any language
- Never takes breaks, gets sick, or goes on holiday
Benefits of an AI receptionist for small business
Here’s what your AI receptionist can do:
✅ Take messages from inbound and outbound calls
✅ Handle sales enquiries professionally
✅ Route calls to the right team member
✅ Schedule meetings directly into your calendar
✅ Log all calls automatically into ActiveCampaign, complete with emailed summaries and next steps
✅ Filter out cold callers so you don’t waste time on spam calls
This is perfect for small businesses with a manageable call volume. The AI answering service frees up your time so you can focus on what really matters: your customers, your team, and growing your business.
Limitations to be aware of
While this AI Virtual Receptionist is brilliant for small businesses, it’s worth noting:
It works best for businesses with low to medium call volumes
The technology is still evolving when it comes to managing heavy, enterprise-scale call loads
So if you’re a smaller business that receives a few calls a day or week, this could be exactly what you need.
Bonus: Website live chat too
And it doesn’t stop at phone calls.
Our very own Jess (our AI receptionist) is live on our website too—handling enquiries in real-time, answering questions, and helping visitors 24/7.
See it in action
We’ve put together a short video demo so you can see exactly how easy it is to set up your own AI Virtual Receptionist with our JustCall and ActiveCampaignCRM integration
WATCH OUR DEMO ON YOUTUBE HERE
Ready to set it up?
If you’re tired of missed calls, endless admin, or wasting time screening cold callers… we can help.
👉 We can set up your AI Virtual Receptionist in under an hour and tailor it for your small business.
Get in touch today to find out more or book your setup session.
PS: Jess is already helping us with live website enquiries too—she’s proof this works.
@bumperleads Create Your Own AI-Powered Virtual Receptionist in Minutes! Learn how to set up your own AI-powered virtual receptionist with Just Call. This tutorial walks you through personalizing greetings, configuring call routing, and integrating with your CRM. Watch a live demonstration to see how this AI agent can streamline your business operations by handling calls, chasing leads, and updating your systems 24/7! 00:00 Introduction to Virtual Receptionist 00:16 Setting Up Your Virtual Receptionist 00:22 Personalizing Your AI Agent 00:40 Configuring Call Routing and CRM Integration 01:02 Live Demonstration 01:06 Sample Interaction 01:57 Conclusion and Benefits #podcastclips #marketingautomation #ScalingExpertise ♬ original sound - BumperLeads - Bumper Leads
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Jovana Vujnic
Head Honcho | Marketing Automation Expert | Evil Twin Sister
Jovana is the Founder of Bumper Leads - a marketing automation agency that helps businesses simplify and automate their sales and marketing systems to help them save time and money.
She is a former body builder turned fast food junkie turned automation geek.
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