Why use an AI answering service for barbershops?
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It answers the shop phone while you are cutting, books cuts, fades, beard trims and kids cuts with the barber a client asks for, and answers questions about walk-ins, opening hours and prices from your notes. Clients get booked on the first call rather than trying the shop down the street.
How does it handle walk-in questions?
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Miya explains your walk-in policy in your own words and offers a booked time if the caller would rather not wait. She never promises a specific wait, because she cannot see who is in the chairs, so she suggests a booking when the shop is usually busy.
Can clients book their usual barber?
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Yes. You set which services each barber offers and how long each takes, and Miya books regulars with the barber they ask for. If that barber is fully booked, she offers their next free time or another barber, depending on what the client prefers.
Can it explain our late and no-show policy?
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Yes, word for word from your setup, such as how long a booking is held and whether a no-show fee applies. When clients cancel or run late, Miya logs it straight away so the chair can be offered to someone else.
Does it connect to barbershop booking apps?
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Not yet. For now bookings land in Google Calendar or Calendly, and RingOut lists each call with the client, barber, service and time. Some shops run on the calendar alone, while others copy bookings into their own app at close. Either way, every booking also shows in your dashboard.
What will a barbershop pay for this service?
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A one or two chair shop can run on Starter for $49 a month with 60 minutes. Shops with several chairs generally choose Growth, which is $149 a month with call recordings and 250 minutes. Every price is AUD before GST, setup is free and there is no contract to sign.