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Book 30% more test drives with AI BDC made for dealers.
Your new AI BDC can schedule test drives and service appointments immediately, all with the expertise and precision of your best rep.
AI BDC is Stuart Powell Mazda’s best salesperson.
Smart, Reliable, and Always on Your Team
The always-on AI BDC built for your dealership.
By connecting to your CRM, Jerry has the context to classify inquiries and select the right path to deliver accurate, relevant answers—every single time.
Unlike generic AI, Jerry is armed with 10+ years of auto-dealership conversation data, meaning your new AI BDC knows the best way to close a deal.
AI BDC balances answering customer questions and inviting them to test drive; always considering the context and never using canned messages.
The only AI tool your dealership will need.
 | Other AI Auto Options | Answering Services | |
|---|---|---|---|
Revenue increase | 30% | ~20% | ~20% |
Books test drives | 100%, to any scheduling system | May require hand-off to a human | Yes, but time intensive w/human staff |
Boosts chances of booking a test-drive | 45% + | Not listed | Not listed |
Instant SMS responses | 100%, in < 2 min | Delayed via SMS workflows | Depends on service & extra costs |
Personalized AI configurations | 40+ configurations | Not listed | No |
AI-generated call summaries | Yes | Limited | No |
Reads images & answers inventory questions | 100% | Limited | Depends on service/security |
AI Salesperson
Turn leads from any channel into more sales or appointments around the clock, with a sales-consultant AI Employee that knows your business, inventory, and your customers.
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AI Scheduler
Your AI BDC turns leads into new business around the clock by automatically collecting appointment details, scheduling more test drives, and booking more service appointments.
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AI Marketer
Get more repeat business at your dealership with personalized, data-driven campaigns that target previous customers with engaging messages.
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AI Concierge
Your AI BDC provides exceptional conversational support that's available around the clock, which delivers accurate responses to common questions about your business and inventory, while giving you customizable controls over its responses.
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AI Reputation Specialist
Enhance your online presence by automatically responding to reviews with personalized and professional replies, while retaining full control over which reviews are addressed.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Podium's AI Employee?
Podium’s AI Employee is an all-in-one conversational AI assistant. It handles tasks such as selling, scheduling, and communicating with customers around the clock.
Why is Podium's AI Employee the best on the market?
Podium's AI leverages patent-pending architecture that is unmatched by competitors and is armed with 10+ years of industry-specific conversation data. Your AI Employee is personalized to match your specific business and always guides users towards closing a deal. You'll have over 40 configurations available to control as well!
Who is Podium's AI Employee for?
Podium’s AI Employee is a valuable asset for businesses of any size and industry looking to increase their sales revenue and optimize their team’s productivity. If you seek to maximize sales opportunities and streamline operational efficiency, Podium’s AI Employee is the solution for you.
What does Podium's AI Employee do?
Podium’s AI Employee is designed to promptly engage with leads and guide them towards specific goals, such as scheduling sales or service appointments for a dealership. It ensures quick responses to inquiries and efficiently drives leads towards desired outcomes, enhancing the overall customer experience and boosting conversion rates.
What are the benefits of using an AI Employee?
Podium’s AI Employee offers several game-changing benefits to your business. First, it accelerates the process from lead inception to conversion, ensuring lightning-fast speed to lead and increased conversion rates. Second, it enhances customer service, providing unparalleled support and engagement for your clientele. Third, during peak periods of activity, it seamlessly ramps up your lead handling capacity, ensuring no opportunity slips through the cracks.
How do I customize Podium's AI Employee to my needs?
Podium’s AI Employee will be tailored to your needs, including connecting with your systems of record, setting up your services and product offerings, and handing off AI employee conversations to a human to handle more complex situations. You will also have access to a dedicated customer success manager to further customize your AI Employee specific to your needs.
How much does Podium's AI Employee cost?
Podium AI Employee is an add-on available for any base plan. Please contact us for more details on pricing.
What is the difference between an AI Chatbot and an AI Employee?
An AI Chatbot typically handles specific tasks like answering FAQs or providing basic support within defined parameters. On the other hand, an AI Employee, like Podium’s, is an outcome-driven conversational AI capable of performing various functions such as sales, scheduling, and customer communication autonomously. It operates more like a virtual team member, seamlessly integrating into workflows and taking on a broader range of responsibilities beyond simple chat interactions.
