Just sold a chatbot for $6.5k, which options do I have now?
So funny story, just sold a $6.5k chatbot to a client, was thinking to use elevenlabs for text & voice… but are there any other options? For text at least? Context: Company: tree-planting b2b company from germany. Context → What the client wants the bot to do: Core Functions: - Replace phone calls: 20% of people don't want to call - bot should capture these - Automated quote generation: Customers should be able to spend €100,000+ without ever talking to humans - Product consultation: Explain offers/products - Lead qualification: e.g. Filter out 1-10 person team events ("we don't offer that, minimum 15 people") - Direct checkout: One-click links to Stripe/PayPal for immediate bookings - Escalation to humans: When bot hits limits → "Sorry, too complex, human will contact you within 8-16h’’ Placement: - Website integration: Support bot bottom right like other companies - Proactive messaging: "No interest in calls? Chat with our Plenty" - Cross-page tracking: Bot follows user through website Optional/Nice to Haves: Gamification: - CRM integration: Automatic routing to responsible people (Alex for team events, etc.) - Wheel of fortune integration: "Before we start, want to spin our wheel?" → 10% discount, free tree certificate, etc. - Quiz games: "Let's play a little guessing game" - Emotional connection: Tell stories about Mammoth trees Advanced Features: - Voice recognition: Speak directly with bot on mobile instead of typing - Personalization: "Hey, we meet again" when user returns - Proactive sales prompts: "On this plot we still have 437 trees available" - Live inventory updates: Real-time display of available trees/spots - Cross-selling: Suggest additional products after purchase Integration: - Shop connection: Bot knows if user is in shop or on other pages - WhatsApp transition: Move from website chat to WhatsApp - Follow-up automation: Automatic follow-up messages after 24h/3 days Goal: Fully automated customer acquisition without human contact for those who prefer it.