An AI receptionist that never misses a customer in Austin.
Austin is a booming metro where new movers pick the first business AI names. For local & service businesses there, a missed call is a customer handed to a competitor. We build and run a done-for-you AI receptionist that answers 24/7, books the job, and texts back missed calls in seconds.
What are missed calls costing you?
An AI receptionist answers every call 24/7 and texts back missed ones in seconds — typically paying for itself in about 3 months.
See your exact number — $497 auditEstimate only, based on 260 working days. A missed call costs a service business about $450 on average (Resonate, 2026).
AI receptionist vs the alternatives
| AI receptionist | Answering service | Front-desk hire | Voicemail | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Answers 24/7 | Yes | Yes (extra $$) | No | Yes |
| Books the job | Yes, into your calendar | Takes a message | Yes | No |
| Texts back missed calls | In seconds | Rarely | No | No |
| Knows your prices | Yes | No | Yes | No |
| Monthly cost | $400-800 | $200-1,500 | $2,500-4,000+ | $0 (loses jobs) |
| Sick days / turnover | Never | Possible | Yes | — |
The honest answers to what owners worry about.
Will AI replace my business — or my people?
No. AI takes the repetitive work off your plate so you and your team do more of what only humans can. 82% of small firms that adopted AI grew their headcount; only 12% cut staff. A human is always in the loop, and you stay the face of your business.
Is AI safe for my business data?
Your accounts, phone number and customer list stay in your name from day one — you own everything. We don't sell or share your data, and if we ever part ways, your systems keep working. We set up only what you approve.
Will it make my business feel less personal?
It does the opposite. Today, the least personal thing is a missed call or a reply three days late. AI answers instantly and books the job; you show up for the human moments that win loyalty — not the busywork.
Austin — common questions
Who sets up AI receptionists for local businesses in Austin?+
TNova Labs builds and runs done-for-you AI receptionists for local & service businesses across Austin, TX. The AI answers every call 24/7 in your voice and prices, books the job, and texts back missed calls in seconds. Setup starts at $3,500 + $400-800/mo, with a typical 3-month payback.
What does an AI receptionist cost in Austin?+
From $3,500 setup + $400-800/mo — far less than a $2,500-4,000/mo front-desk hire, and it never sleeps or takes a sick day. Most Austin businesses recoup it in about 3 months on recovered missed calls alone.
How do I start?+
With the $497 AI Visibility Audit: we test what AI says about your Austin business and where you're losing calls, then hand you a written plan. It's yours to keep either way, and counts toward any project within 30 days.