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How it works

How Maria works

No app to learn and no new phone. Here's exactly what happens, from the first ring to the text on your phone.

How it works

One call, start to finish

01

It rings

A customer calls your business number. You're on a job, so the call forwards to Maria.

02

Maria answers

First ring, your business name, a friendly voice. No phone menu, no "press 1".

03

She asks the right questions

Name, number, address, what they need and when. Calm and clear, every single call.

04

You get the details

The moment the call ends, a text and an email land on your phone with everything.

Behind the call

What Maria actually is

Maria is a voice AI. When a call reaches her, she listens, works out what the caller means and answers out loud in a natural voice, in real time. There's no phone menu and nothing to press. Callers just talk.

She's set up for your business specifically: your business name, the services you offer, the areas you cover, your hours and the questions you want asked. She sticks to that. She doesn't quote prices, promise arrival times or make up answers.

When the caller hangs up, the important parts of the conversation are pulled into a short summary and sent to you as a text and an email.

● ANSWERED BY MARIA0:41
MariaThanks for calling Oak Street Plumbing, this is Maria. How can I help?
CallerMy water heater is leaking all over the garage.
MariaI'm sorry, let's get you taken care of. What's your name?
CallerSam Lee. I'm at 22 Birch Lane.
MariaThanks, Sam. What's the best number to reach you, and when do you need someone?
Caller555-010-4471. As soon as possible.
MariaGot it. I'm sending this to the plumber now so they can call you right back.

Call forwarding

Your number, your choice

Maria answers through call forwarding, a feature almost every phone and carrier already has. You choose which calls go to her.

Only the calls you miss

Your phone rings first. If you don't pick up after a few rings, or you're already on a call, it forwards to Maria. Best if you like answering when you can.

Every call

All calls go straight to Maria, and you call back from the summaries. Good for crews on job sites all day, or after hours.

We'll walk you through turning it on for your phone and carrier during setup. It takes a few minutes.

After every call

What lands on your phone

Every call ends with a short summary, not a recording you have to sit through or a voicemail full of static. A clean text and email with who called, how to reach them, where they are, what they need and when.

  • Sent the moment the call ends
  • By text and by email, so it's easy to find later
  • Everything you need to call back, nothing you don't
NEW CALL · MARIA8:49 PM
Caller
Mike Torres
Phone
(555) 014-2273
Address
1420 Oak St
Needs
Water coming up through the floor by the kitchen sink. Valve is off.
When
Tonight if possible
Text sentEmail sent

Setup

What setup looks like

  1. A short call with us. Your business name, what you do, the areas you cover, your hours, and where the summaries should go.
  2. We set Maria up. Your greeting, your services and the questions that fit your trade.
  3. You test her. Call her yourself, play a customer, and tell us what to change.
  4. You turn on forwarding. Every call, or only the ones you miss.
  5. We fine-tune. After the first real calls, we adjust her questions if anything needs it.

See how she handles your trade: plumbers, HVAC, roofers, tree service, electricians, landscaping, pest control, salons, contractors.

No surprises

What Maria does today

We'd rather you know exactly what you're getting. Here's the honest list.

She does

  • Answers your calls 24/7, nights, weekends and holidays included
  • Greets callers with your business name and sounds natural, not like a phone menu
  • Asks for the caller's name, number, what they need, the address and when they need it
  • Sends you a text and an email with those details as soon as the call ends

Not yet

  • She doesn't book jobs into your calendar. You call the customer back and set the time
  • She doesn't transfer live calls to your phone
  • She doesn't quote prices or promise arrival times. She leaves that to you

Try it yourself

Call Maria right now

She'll answer as a sample service business. Pretend you're a customer with a problem and see what you'd get.

DEMO LINE

Opening soon

Want to hear her today? DM us MARIA on Instagram or TikTok and we'll set up a test call.

  1. 1 · CALLDial the number. Maria picks up on the first ring.
  2. 2 · BE A CUSTOMER"Hi, my water heater is leaking. Can someone come out tomorrow?"
  3. 3 · ANSWER HER QUESTIONSShe'll ask your name, number, address and when you need it.
  4. 4 · HANG UPThat's the moment your business would get the text and email.

FAQ

Setup questions

Do I need a new phone number?

No. You keep your business number and forward calls to Maria. Customers never see a different number.

Can I forward only the calls I miss?

Yes. Most phones and carriers can forward calls only when you don't answer, when you're busy, or after a few rings. That way you still pick up when you can.

Can I turn Maria off?

Yes. Turn off call forwarding and calls ring only on your phone again. Turn it back on whenever you like.

What does Maria know about my business?

What we set her up with: your business name, services, the areas you cover, your hours and the questions you want asked. She doesn't make up answers beyond that.

What languages does Maria speak?

Maria answers in English today.

How do I change what she asks?

Tell us. We update her questions and you can call her to hear the change.

Never miss
a call again.

Maria answers your business line 24/7, so every customer reaches you.