How much does AI automation consulting cost?

Seismomedia engagements start with a free 48-hour scan: a written diagnosis of your top bottleneck, what to automate, and rough effort and cost. Custom builds run $5,000 to $10,000 depending on scope and ship in 5 business days. The Speed-to-Lead Agent is $2,500 one-time plus $297/month. Fractional retainers run $1,000 to $3,000/month. Most clients see 300 to 500 percent ROI within 90 days.

How long does it take to implement AI automation?

Most custom AI automations are built and deployed within 5 business days, including a deep-dive workflow audit, custom development, and full handoff with training and SOPs.

What business processes can be automated with AI?

High-ROI automations include lead intake and qualification, client onboarding, support ticket triage, appointment scheduling, data entry, CRM updates, weekly reporting, invoice processing, and email follow-up sequences.

Do I need technical knowledge to use AI automations?

No. Seismomedia builds turnkey solutions that integrate with tools you already use. Every engagement includes Loom walkthrough videos, written SOPs, and a 14-day support window.

What is an AI workflow audit?

An AI workflow audit is a systematic analysis of business operations to identify which processes cost the most time and money and which have the highest automation potential. The deliverable is a custom AI roadmap with projected savings and a prioritized implementation plan.

What makes Seismomedia different from other AI consulting firms?

Unlike large firms charging $50K+ for strategy decks, Seismomedia delivers working automations in days. We focus on business owners, professional practices, and service businesses, build on existing tech stacks, and document the ROI math up front in the free scan before any build engagement begins. Every build engagement carries a 30-day performance guarantee: if the automation does not save at least 10 hours per week within 30 days, we rebuild it free.

What industries does Seismomedia serve?

Seismomedia serves 12+ industries including dental practices, HVAC companies, law firms, real estate agencies, accounting firms, marketing agencies, e-commerce, healthcare clinics, property management, insurance agencies, restaurants, and construction companies. Each industry gets tailored AI automation solutions for its specific workflows.

Is Seismomedia based in Phoenix, AZ?

Yes, Seismomedia is headquartered in Phoenix, Arizona and serves clients locally and nationwide. We work with business owners and service-based companies across the US with particular expertise in professional services, healthcare, real estate, and e-commerce.

What is the S.E.I.S.M.I.C. Method?

The S.E.I.S.M.I.C. Method is Seismomedia's proprietary 7-step framework for AI automation: Survey workflows, Evaluate dollar impact, Identify highest-ROI automation, Spec solution on your stack, Make it real, Integrate with your team, and Confirm the ROI. It's designed to deliver measurable results in 5 business days.

How fast does the Speed-to-Lead Agent text back a missed caller?

Median response time is 32 seconds from the moment the caller hangs up. Detection of the unanswered call takes under 5 seconds, then the agent sends the personalized text immediately.

Does the Speed-to-Lead Agent require new hardware or a new phone number?

No. The agent works with the existing business line, VoIP system, or mobile number. Texts go out from the business's own number, not a third-party line.

What calendar systems does the Speed-to-Lead Agent book into?

Calendly, Jobber, Google Calendar, and ServiceTitan, plus most CRMs. The agent writes appointments directly into whatever scheduler the business already uses, so staff sees the appointment on their existing calendar with no double-entry.

How much does the Speed-to-Lead Agent cost?

$2,500 one-time for the build plus $297 per month for hosting, model usage, and ongoing tuning. Live on the business's number in 5 business days.

Is the Speed-to-Lead Agent TCPA compliant?

Yes. The agent only sends business-initiated replies to inbound contact (the missed call is the inbound trigger), honors STOP and HELP keywords, and hard-stops after 3 unanswered messages. Full transcripts are logged to the CRM.

How much revenue does recovering missed calls actually generate?

Average value of one recovered lead in dental, HVAC, and home services is $1,200. 62 percent of business calls go unanswered at small and mid-size service businesses on a typical day. Recovering 4 missed calls per month pays for the agent 2x over.

Missed call. Booked appointment.

Speed-to-Lead Agent. Missed call to booked appointment, 24/7.

A custom AI agent that texts back every missed call in under 60 seconds, qualifies the lead, and books appointments directly into the calendar your business already uses. Lives on your number, not a third-party line. TCPA-aware. Live in 5 business days. $2,500 one-time plus $297/month.

How it works

Trigger. Phone system flags an unanswered call within 5 seconds. Captures caller number, time, duration, caller ID name. Works with existing business line, VoIP, or mobile number. No new hardware.
Enrich and respond. CRM lookup determines existing customer or net-new prospect. Personalized text with business name, hours, services, owner first name. Median response: 32 seconds from missed call.
Two-way conversation. The agent classifies intent (new patient, emergency, quote, reschedule, spam), asks qualifiers (service type, urgency, insurance, zip), and proposes 3 real openings from the live calendar. Stays on script. Hard stops after 3 unanswered messages. STOP and HELP keywords honored. Escalates emergencies, complaints, and legal questions.
Book and hand off. Reads slot back to confirm before writing. Books directly into Calendly, Jobber, Google Calendar, or ServiceTitan. Sends SMS confirmation, calendar invite to staff, and CRM update in parallel. Sends 24-hour and 2-hour reminders. Staff sees the full transcript when they walk in.

Why it works

391 percent higher lead-to-booking rate when contact happens in under 1 minute vs 1+ hour (Harvard Business Review).
62 percent of business calls go unanswered at small and mid-size service businesses on a typical day (BIA / Kelsey).
98 percent SMS open rate vs 20 percent for email (Gartner).
Average value of one recovered lead in dental, HVAC, and home services: $1,200. Recover 4 missed calls per month and the agent pays for itself 2x over.

What you get

Custom-trained on your real business data (services, hours, procedures, accepted insurance). Never quotes prices it does not know. Never hallucinates. Full transcript logged to your CRM. Built and live in 5 business days. Get a free 48-hour scan to see your missed-call cost impact.