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They Wanted to Replace Their Reps With AI. I Told Them No.

Aug 8, 2026

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They Wanted to Replace Their Reps With AI. I Told Them No.

One question sorts every customer interaction into the ones AI belongs in and the ones where it will cost you. The same budget, pointed at a different surface, made their customer satisfaction go up.

Transparency & Human Control

They Wanted to Replace Their Reps With AI. I Told Them No.

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