Joe, the self-employed roofer, was a man of many talents. He could fix a roof with the finesse of an artist, install shingles faster than you could say “weatherproof,” and, if pressed, could even give you a pretty good rundown of the town’s best coffee shops. But there was one thing Joe couldn’t figure out: how to answer the phone while clinging to a steep roof in the middle of a job.
The Great Roofer’s Juggle
Running a one-man roofing business meant Joe had to wear every hat in the business—marketer, estimator, laborer, accountant, and, unfortunately, receptionist.
It was a nightmare. Calls came in constantly from prospective customers, each one a lifeline for his small business. But every time his phone rang, it created a domino effect of chaos:
- Option A: Answer the call and risk losing his grip on the ladder or dropping his tools.
- Option B: Ignore the call and risk losing the customer to another roofer.
Neither was ideal. The breaking point came one sunny afternoon when Joe, balanced precariously on a rooftop, tried to answer his phone, only to drop it onto a nearby birdbath, where it promptly drowned.
Joe was at a crossroads. He needed to fix his communication problem, but hiring someone to handle calls full-time was out of his budget. Enter: technology.
The Big Brainstorm
That night, Joe stumbled across an article about AI voice cloning and knowledge bases—a way to create a virtual version of himself that could answer the phone as if it was him. Skeptical but intrigued, Joe dove in. He found a site called “Being In 2 Places dot com”. It explained the process.
Now, Joe was no programmer! He knew nothing about coding. But with the information he received from Being In 2 Places dot com, he was able to manage this without any coding, just by using user-friendly programs.
Joe got to work creating the AI system.
The Roofer Revolution
The first time Joe tested the system, he was blown away. A customer called asking about roof inspections, and the AI handled it seamlessly:
“Hi, this is Joe’s Roofing. How can I help you?”
“Do you do inspections?”
“Yes, we offer roof inspections for $150, which includes a full report. Would you like to schedule one?”
Excellent! When can we call you back to confirm the appointment?
The AI not only kept a summary log of the conversation but also the number and name of the caller.
Joe couldn’t believe it. He was free to work on roofs without interruptions, yet the AI talks and reasons so human-like, that his customers feel like they were talking to him directly.
The Inevitable Hiccups
Of course, there were some funny situations. One customer, charmed by “Joe’s” soothing AI tones, asked, “Hey, Joe, what do you think about the Jets this season?”
The AI paused. “I’m sorry, I didn’t understand that. Would you like to ask about our services?”
Joe laughed when he heard the recording later. “I’ve got to add ‘football opinions’ to the knowledge base,” he muttered.
Joe’s AI-Powered Empire
Now, with his AI voice clone handling calls, Joe’s roofing business is running smoother than ever. He’s even considering expanding—maybe creating an AI sales rep for upselling new services like gutter cleaning.
“I thought being a one-man show meant I had to do it all myself,” Joe says, reflecting on his journey. “Turns out, I just needed another ‘me.’”
Now, of course this is just an illustrative story… but…
Joe’s story shows that with a little creativity and the right technology, even the smallest business can scale to new heights—without dropping a single hammer.
If you’re a self-employed worker drowning in the chaos of running a business, take a page from Joe’s book: don’t just work harder—work smarter. Whether it’s using AI, automation, or other tech tools, there’s always a way to clone yourself (figuratively speaking) and take your business to the next level.
And if you need a roof fixed? Call Joe. Just don’t ask him about the Jets….yet.
Now, if this sounds like a good fit for your business and you’d like to see how this works in real life, click on the green floating box and talk to my clone. Not only will my clone fill you in with the details, but you’ll also see how realistic and professional your AI clone can be.
