AI Side Hustle: Sell Chatbots to Local Businesses
Your neighborhood is full of businesses that need AI chatbots and don't know it yet. Walk into a dentist's office, a salon, a restaurant — show them how an AI chatbot can handle their customer inquiries 24/7, and close a deal on the spot. This hyper-local approach works because face-to-face trust beats cold email every time.
What is Selling Chatbots to Local Businesses?
You go door-to-door (or door-to-email) selling AI chatbots to local businesses in your area. Build a chatbot using their website content, demo it in person, and close on a monthly retainer. It's old-school sales with new-school technology.
How to Get Started
- Build a demo chatbot for a common local business type (dentist, restaurant, salon)
- Walk into 5 businesses per day and offer a free demo
- Show the chatbot answering real questions from their website
- Close at $300–$500/month with a $250–$500 setup fee
- Deploy and provide monthly check-in support
How Much Can You Earn?
Skills You Need
- In-person sales
- Basic chatbot setup
- Local business understanding
- Follow-up skills
Pros & Cons
- Face-to-face selling builds trust fast
- No marketing budget needed
- Immediate feedback on your pitch
- Builds a local reputation
- Door-to-door requires confidence and thick skin
- Limited to your geographic area
- Some businesses will say no — a lot
How ConvoCore Helps
Build chatbots in minutes using the business's website as a knowledge base. ConvoCore makes it so easy you can set up a demo chatbot while sitting in the business's waiting room.
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Frequently Asked Questions
How do I approach local businesses about chatbots?
Walk in, introduce yourself, and say: 'I built an AI assistant for your business that answers customer questions 24/7. Can I show you in 2 minutes?' Keep it casual and let the demo do the talking.
What if the business owner says no?
Leave a card, follow up in a week, and move to the next business. Expect a 10-20% close rate on first visits. Persistence and volume win.
How many local clients can I handle part-time?
5-10 local chatbot clients is manageable part-time. Each client needs 1-2 hours/month after initial setup.
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