What is Podium AI Employee?
Podium AI Employee is an AI-powered part of the Podium platform that helps you capture leads, respond faster, handle repetitive communication work, and support conversion across the customer journey.


Turn every lead, call, and follow-up into revenue with an AI Employee that never clocks out.



AI Employee is built for service businesses broadly, with tailored examples for the way your industry operates.
See how your AI Employee handles the moments that matter most, from answering new inquiries to booking appointments and bringing customers back.
Automotive
Home Services
Aesthetics & Wellness
Retail
Other
01
CAPTURE AND RESPOND
When a new lead reaches out, your AI Employee responds immediately, using playbooks tailored to your business, so you never lose an opportunity because of slow follow-up or an unanswered call.

02
KEEP CONVERSATIONS MOVING
Your AI Employee nurtures leads until they convert by asking the right questions, gathering key details, and keeping every conversation moving toward a booking.

03
Autonomous scheduling
When the customer is ready, your AI Employee books directly on your calendar. No queue, no callback request, no human handoff required.

04
reduces no-shows
Your AI Employee sends confirmations, answers pre-appointment questions, and follows up automatically so nothing falls through before the visit.

05
KEEPS CUSTOMERS COMING BACK
Your AI Employee proactively re-engages past customers to keep your business top of mind and get them back on the schedule.

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01
CAPTURE AND RESPOND
When a new lead reaches out, your AI Employee responds immediately, using playbooks tailored to your business, so you never lose an opportunity because of slow follow-up or an unanswered call.

02
KEEP CONVERSATIONS MOVING
Your AI Employee nurtures leads until they convert by asking the right questions, gathering key details, and keeping every conversation moving toward a booking.

03
Autonomous scheduling
When the customer is ready, your AI Employee books directly on your calendar. No queue, no callback request, no human handoff required.

04
reduces no-shows
Your AI Employee sends confirmations, answers pre-appointment questions, and follows up automatically so nothing falls through before the visit.

05
KEEPS CUSTOMERS COMING BACK
Your AI Employee proactively re-engages past customers to keep your business top of mind and get them back on the schedule.

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Other
01
CAPTURE AND RESPOND
When a new lead reaches out, your AI Employee responds immediately, using playbooks tailored to your business, so you never lose an opportunity because of slow follow-up or an unanswered call.

02
KEEP CONVERSATIONS MOVING
Your AI Employee nurtures leads until they convert by asking the right questions, gathering key details, and keeping every conversation moving toward a booking.

03
Autonomous scheduling
When the customer is ready, your AI Employee books directly on your calendar. No queue, no callback request, no human handoff required.

04
reduces no-shows
Your AI Employee sends confirmations, answers pre-appointment questions, and follows up automatically so nothing falls through before the visit.

05
KEEPS CUSTOMERS COMING BACK
Your AI Employee proactively re-engages past customers to keep your business top of mind and get them back on the schedule.



With custom playbooks, instant corrections, and escalation rules, you stay in control while your AI Employee gets to work.

Your AI Employee knows your services, pricing, and policies and follows the playbooks your business actually runs on, not a generic script.

Your AI Employee knows your services, pricing, and policies and follows the playbooks your business actually runs on, not a generic script.

Your AI Employee knows your services, pricing, and policies and follows the playbooks your business actually runs on, not a generic script.


Give your AI Employee feedback in plain language the same way you'd coach a human team member. Your AI Employee applies your corrections instantly and never makes the same mistake twice.


Give your AI Employee feedback in plain language the same way you'd coach a human team member. Your AI Employee applies your corrections instantly and never makes the same mistake twice.


AI Studio gives you a complete view of how your AI Employee is performing, a sandbox to test changes before they go live, and escalation rules for when a human needs to step in.


AI Studio gives you a complete view of how your AI Employee is performing, a sandbox to test changes before they go live, and escalation rules for when a human needs to step in.


AI Studio gives you a complete view of how your AI Employee is performing, a sandbox to test changes before they go live, and escalation rules for when a human needs to step in.
Podium’s AI Employee works inside your systems and across every channel, using the context and access it needs to move customers forward, without your team stepping in.

Phone calls, text, email, social –your AI Employee works across every channel from one, centralized inbox.

Phone calls, text, email, social –your AI Employee works across every channel from one, centralized inbox.
Your AI Employee knows conversation history and customer context, so responses are informed, relevant, and personalized.
Your AI Employee knows conversation history and customer context, so responses are informed, relevant, and personalized.

Your AI Employee has real-time access to your calendar, customer records, and workflows, so it can book, confirm, and follow up. No human handoff required.
Your AI Employee has real-time access to your calendar, customer records, and workflows, so it can book, confirm, and follow up. No human handoff required.
Podium’s AI Employee goes far beyond basic automation, giving your business an always-on team member that drives more revenue and helps you scale with ease.
Limited channel coverage
Limited channel coverage
Focuses on immediate response only
Focuses on immediate response only
Stops short of scheduling
Stops short of scheduling
Waits for customers to come back
Waits for customers to come back
One-size-fits-all setup
One-size-fits-all setup
Generic, canned responses
Generic, canned responses
Requires tickets and technical help to improve
Requires tickets and technical help to improve
Feels like a black box
Feels like a black box

Covers every channel – calls, text, webchat, email, social
Covers every channel – calls, text, webchat, email, social
Nurtures leads until they’re ready to book
Nurtures leads until they’re ready to book
Books directly on your calendar
Books directly on your calendar
Proactively re-engages leads and customers
Proactively re-engages leads and customers
Built for your industry, customized to your business
Built for your industry, customized to your business
Always conversational, communicates with context
Always conversational, communicates with context
Takes feedback in plain language and improves immediately
Takes feedback in plain language and improves immediately
Full visibility and control with AI Studio
Full visibility and control with AI Studio
From single-location shops to multi-location operations, Podium’s AI helps over 10,000 businesses move faster, increase revenue, and better serve customers.

$3B+
in influenced sales

1M+
after-hours leads handled

246K
hours saved

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Katherine Shorey, Office Manager
Arctic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone, Owner
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot, CEO
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Katherine Shorey, Office Manager
Arctic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone, Owner
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot, CEO
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Katherine Shorey, Office Manager
Arctic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone, Owner
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot, CEO
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Katherine Shorey, Office Manager
Arctic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone, Owner
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot, CEO
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers

Podium AI generated 148 sales for us that we wouldn't have had otherwise. That's $600,000 in gross revenue, and after costs, we netted $560,000.
Jess McQuillan, Internet Manager
Central Maine Motors

It's like having a top-performing team member on 24/7. Since turning on Podium's AI Employee, we've seen a 30% year-over-year revenue increase.
Artic Air

Podiums AI learns fast and adapts right away. It’s like working with someone who actually listens—I give it feedback, and it immediately adjusts. There’s no back-and-forth, no retraining, and no confusion.
Elisa Navone
Pure Elements Medical Spa

At first, I was nervous about having an AI Employee, but it’s dialed in. Our AI Employee even sold a diamond ring—start to finish.
Troy Thollot
Thollot & Co Jewelers
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