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By Roel Hoekstra

Chief AI Advocate

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247 sales assistant who never sleeps

The Commission Free 24/7 Salesperson.

September 29, 20253 min read

Introduction: Meet the Salesperson Who Never Sleeps.

What if you had a salesperson who worked every hour of every day? No breaks, no vacations, no overtime pay. Someone who never gets sick, never calls out, and never misses a customer.

Sounds impossible, right?

Not anymore. With AI-powered assistants, small business owners now have access to their very own 24/7 salesperson—and it costs less than $10 per day. No commissions needed.

The Problem with Traditional Customer Service

Customers don’t live on your schedule. They browse your website late at night, send texts on weekends, and call during dinner.

The problem?

  • You can’t always answer.

  • Staff clock out at 5pm.

  • Hiring an on-call team is expensive.

  • Every unanswered call or delayed response = a lost sale. And in today’s world, customers rarely wait.

Why Customers Expect 24/7 Service Now

Thanks to Amazon, Uber, and other big brands, customers expect instant responses. If they don’t hear from you right away, they’ll move on.

  • 82% of consumers expect immediate answers to sales or service questions.

  • Leads are 9x more likely to convert when contacted within the first 5 minutes.

  • Delayed responses cost small businesses thousands in lost revenue each year.

The message is clear: fast response is no longer optional—it’s mandatory.

Enter the AI Sales Assistant

This is where AI shines. With an AI Sales Assistant, you get:

  • 24/7 availability: Answers calls, texts, emails, and chats day or night.

  • Lead qualification: Asks questions, filters out tire-kickers, and passes along only qualified prospects.

  • Appointment booking: Schedules directly into your calendar—without back-and-forth.

  • Follow-up automation: Nurtures leads until they’re ready to buy.

It’s like having your best salesperson cloned—and available around the clock.

The ROI of a 24/7 Salesperson

Let’s compare:

  • Human receptionist: $3,500–$4,000/month + benefits.

  • Full-time salesperson:5,000 to $20,000/month + benefits

  • AI Sales Assistant: $200 to $500/month.

Even if your AI captures just 5 extra leads a month, the ROI is massive. And unlike humans, your AI never burns out or takes PTO.

Real Stories of AI Sales Success

  • HVAC Contractor: Captured weekend calls automatically, increasing booked jobs by 40%.

  • Wedding Planner: Secured midnight inquiries instantly, beating competitors to the contract.

  • Life Coach: Let clients schedule discovery calls while she slept—waking up to new business.

When you’re available 24/7, customers notice. And they reward you with loyalty (and sales).

How To See If An AI Assistant Can Help Your Business:

Simple really. With the Akela Biz Hub, we offer a few risk free ways to get started.

  • Let our AI Assistant do an instant demo for you right now. Just call 610-632-8203

  • See a demo in action: https://akelabizhub.com/ai-assistant-rebecca

  • $197 per month for the 3 must have AI Assistants

  • 24/7 Voice Assistant

  • 24/7 Conversational Assistant (email, text and chat)

  • 24/7 Reputation Management Assistant

  • 14-Day Free Trial

  • 90-Day Money Back Guarantee

It’s more than an assistant—it’s the future of your sales team.

Conclusion: Start Growing 24/7

Your customers don’t sleep. Why should your sales process?

Because the only thing better than a great salesperson… is one who never goes home.

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Roel Hoekstra

Roel Hoekstra - President of Akela Digital.

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