How much does an AI system actually cost?
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The Delta Response System is a one-time setup fee of $5,000 with $200/month for DRS Core hosting and maintenance. Most clients break even within their first 2–3 shockwave patients — typically within the first week of going live. After that, every new patient booked by the AI is pure profit. You'll also need your own Anthropic API key to power the AI (typically $30–$150/month depending on your conversation volume). No hidden fees, no surprises.
How long does it take to get my AI system up and running?
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Most systems launch within 5–7 business days after we receive all required access credentials and complete the onboarding questionnaire. The timeline starts the moment you provide your API keys, calendar access, and business information — not when you sign up.
Do I need to be technical to use this?
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Not at all. We handle the entire setup, integration, and deployment. You fill out an onboarding questionnaire, give us access to your tools, and we build everything. You'll receive training on how to monitor and manage your system — but no coding required.
What's the difference between Essential, Professional, and Custom systems?
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Essential ($3k): Core AI conversation flows, calendar booking, SMS/web widget, basic follow-up. Perfect for testing AI or simple service businesses. Professional ($5k): Everything in Essential PLUS advanced qualification, long-term nurturing, sales features, analytics, and unlimited integrations. Most clients choose this. Custom ($10k+): Built for complex needs like multi-location businesses, industry-specific compliance (HIPAA, legal), or unique business models.
What if my business is unique? Can your AI handle my specific situation?
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Yes. Our Custom AI Systems are built specifically for complex or unique businesses. We've created systems for dental practices with insurance verification, law firms with case evaluation, real estate with property matching, and more. If your needs are highly specialized, we'll scope it out and build exactly what you need — or we'll tell you upfront if it's not a fit.
How much will the AI API costs actually be each month?
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API costs depend on conversation volume and which AI models we use. For most small to mid-size businesses, expect $30–$150/month in API costs. High-volume businesses (500+ conversations/month) may see $150–$300/month. We select models strategically to maximize your ROI while minimizing costs — sometimes using multiple models in the same system.
Can I start small and upgrade later?
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Yes. Many clients start with Essential and upgrade to Professional once they see results. Upgrades are handled as a scope change — we quote the additional work and build it into your existing system. You're never locked into a tier forever.
What about custom AI apps or agents that aren't part of your packages?
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We build fully custom AI solutions beyond our standard packages — including internal operations tools, lead scoring systems, multi-agent pipelines, and integrations with your existing software. These are quote-based and require a discovery call to scope properly.
What happens after my system is live? Do you provide support?
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Yes. All packages include ongoing support. Professional and Custom clients get Slack support and priority access. Your AI system also improves over time — we monitor performance, optimize conversations, and make updates as needed. You're never left alone after launch.
Do you only use Claude/Anthropic AI?
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No. While we love Claude for many use cases, we're model-agnostic. We evaluate your specific needs and select the most efficient and effective AI model (Claude, GPT-4, Gemini, or others) based on what gives you the best results at the lowest cost. Sometimes we use multiple models in the same system — one for initial response, another for complex reasoning. We optimize for your ROI, not our preference.