At IRE 2026, Mike got together with Max Meade, CEO of Alivo, to discuss how their AI agents are revolutionizing communication for roofing and exterior contractors. Many contractors lose massive jobs simply because they can’t answer the phone after hours or follow up instantly with late-night leads. Alivo bridges this gap with custom-trained AI agents that don’t just take messages—they solve problems and book jobs 24/7 to build homeowner trust.
The platform features Lily, an inbound phone agent that qualifies leads and books appointments directly into a contractor's CRM. Mike shares how he put Lily through a "gauntlet" and was impressed by her contextual understanding and empathy. Alivo also utilizes Evan, an agent designed to handle online form fills via text and email to ensure perfect "speed to lead" through persistent follow-up.
A major focus of the conversation is Alivo's commitment to transparency, as the agents are upfront about being AI to avoid the "bait and switch" feeling of traditional bots. Max highlights the real-world impact by sharing how a mutual client closed a $47,000 roofing job specifically because Alivo was available to book the lead when no one else answered the phone.
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Website: https://www.alivo.ai/
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