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Building an AI-Powered Sales Infrastructure from Scratch: A Step-by-Step Guide

Overview

This guide outlines the complete process of building an AI-powered sales infrastructure using voice and text-based AI agents. The goal is to automate lead engagement, qualification, and appointment booking across multiple channels, including website chat, voice calls, and social media platforms like Instagram and Facebook. The example implementation is based on the platform Wellgrow, a white-label version of GoHighLevel.


Table of Contents

  1. Introduction and Objectives

  2. Initial Setup and Platform Configuration

  3. Building AI Agents

    • Inbound Voice Agent

    • Outbound Voice Agent

    • Live Chat Agent

    • Social Media DM Agent

  4. Integrating Tools and Calendar Syncing

  5. Connecting to CRM, Website, and Social Media

  6. Testing and Troubleshooting

  7. Automated Sequences and Lead Nurturing

  8. Summary and Deployment Options


1. Introduction and Objectives

This system is designed to:

  • Engage leads automatically via AI chat and voice agents

  • Answer inbound calls using an AI assistant

  • Respond to direct messages on social platforms

  • Call new leads from website opt-in forms

  • Qualify and book appointments in an integrated calendar


2. Initial Setup

  • Platform: Wellgrow (AI Voice & Text Agents), plus a CRM built on GoHighLevel

  • Business Example: Health and wellness coaching service (Impactful Look)

  • Data Integration: Website content and service information extracted and added to AI knowledge base


3. Building AI Agents

Inbound Voice Agent

  • Name: Jessica

  • Purpose: Handle inbound calls, qualify leads, and book appointments

  • Style: Empathetic, lightly humorous, NLP-based mirroring and rapport building

  • Key Tasks:

    • Extract contact info

    • Ask pre-qualification questions

    • Schedule calendar appointments

Outbound Voice Agent

  • Function: Calls website leads who submit forms

  • Style: Persuasive and emotionally intelligent

  • Special Features: Handles objections, books appointments dynamically

Live Chat Agent

  • Channel: Website widget

  • Behavior: Conversational and efficient, collects contact details in a sequence

  • Objective: Book consultations and pre-qualify leads

DM Appointment Setter

  • Channels: Facebook and Instagram

  • Design: Short, casual responses tailored for social interaction

  • Goal: Qualify leads and schedule consultations


4. Tools and Calendar Integration

  • Tools Enabled:

    • Contact info extraction

    • Calendar availability check

    • Booking and updating appointments

    • Sending emails or follow-up calls

  • Calendar Sync:

    • Integration with GoHighLevel calendar

    • Agent booking logic based on actual availability


5. CRM and Social Media Integration

  • CRM Sync: Automatic connection to Wellgrow CRM

  • Website Integration:

    • Chat widget installed

    • Agent auto-responds based on tags

  • Social Media:

    • Facebook and Instagram pages are connected

    • Agent responds to DMs via tagging workflows


6. Testing and Troubleshooting

  • Testing Tools: Voice Lab and Chat Lab used for real-time interaction testing

  • Common Fixes:

    • Adjust response timing

    • Recalibrate voice sensitivity and tone

    • Ensure prompts stay under 8,000 characters


7. Automations and Sequences

  • Initial Workflow: Form submission triggers a tag, followed by AI call

  • Enhanced Workflow:

    • Text follow-ups

    • Email sequences

    • Long-term nurture series (10–30 days+)


8. Summary

With the system implemented:

  • Leads are contacted immediately via preferred channels

  • AI handles the entire qualification and booking process

  • Team efficiency is increased by reducing manual intervention


Deployment Options

  1. DIY: Follow the steps outlined and configure agents independently.

  2. Done-With-You: Collaborate for setup with partial hands-on support.

  3. Done-For-You: Full deployment and customization handled by the service provider.

For access to the platform or setup support, you may request a demo or consultation.


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