Can I Actually Hire an AI Agent Right Now?

The short answer is yes. AI agents are available for hire right now. But what you actually get depends on whether you are buying a shared chatbot or a dedicated executive assistant that knows your business.

What "Hiring an AI Agent" Actually Means

When you hire an AI agent today, you are getting a system that does the work of an entire operations team. It answers your phones with a human voice, manages your email inbox, keeps your CRM clean, schedules your social media, runs ad campaigns, books appointments, follows up with leads, and reports back on everything it did.

This is not a chatbot that waits for you to type. An AI agent takes initiative. It monitors your business 24/7 and takes action without being asked.

Two Options Available

Platform subscriptions ($20-200/mo): Access a shared platform. Configure it yourself. Good for tinkerers with time to spare.

Dedicated AI Executive Assistants ($500-3,500/mo): A fully configured agent trained on your business. Handles phone, email, CRM, tasks, ads, and more. Includes white-glove setup and ongoing support.

The gap between these two is massive. Platforms give you a tool. A dedicated agent like Lane gives you a team member who never sleeps.

What Lane Offers

Lane is a dedicated AI Executive Assistant. It answers calls in your business voice, manages your inbox and calendar, runs your CRM, executes ad campaigns, generates video messages, and automates your operations. Starting at $1,500/mo. Fully configured for your business in 48 hours.