AI phone answering
PJ Operator
PJ Operator is an AI receptionist from Pixel Jar that answers every call to your business, 24/7 or just after hours, so every caller feels heard and taken care of. Then it books a time with you or your team, for an estimate, the job itself, or a first meeting, all for $197 a month.
$197/mo
Hear it for yourself: call ours. It’s the same AI receptionist we set up for clients. No setup fees, no long term contracts, cancel anytime.
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What does PJ Operator do?
- An AI receptionist that answers every call, 24/7 or just after hours
- Callers asked the questions you choose, so you know what they need
- A time booked with you or your team, the way your business already schedules
- A text with the details after every call, sent to you or whoever you choose
- A real person at Pixel Jar who sets it up and keeps it tuned
Why it matters
When you’re on a job, you can’t pick up. The caller doesn’t wait. They call the next business on the list, and that job is gone before you ever see the missed call. PJ Operator picks up instead, so the caller gets taken care of and you get the appointment.
Do the math on your missed calls
Change any number. The formula is right there, so you can check our work.
You are likely losing about $1,061 a month, from about 3 jobs that went to someone else.
PJ Operator is $197 a month. One job covers it.
The math: calls per week × 4.33 weeks × unanswered share × new-job share × share lost to a competitor × booking rate × job value.
How does PJ Operator work?
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Contact us
You Call our AI receptionist. That’s the demo: you’ll hear exactly what your callers would hear, and it’ll book you a time with Jeff or Brandon.
Us We learn how you book work, whether that’s estimates, jobs, or meetings, and which questions matter to you.
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We set it up
You Tell us your hours, your services, and when you want it to answer.
Us We connect it to your phone, test it, and walk you through it in plain English.
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Your phone rings
You Get back to the work you’re good at.
Us It answers every call and books the time. We keep it tuned and tell you how it’s doing.
My experience with Pixel Jar is that they really become an extension of your own team because they care just as passionately about your project as you do. They have always gone the extra mile to ensure the best result.
Kohl Crecelius, CEO & Co-founder of Krochet Kids Intl. and Known Supply
Questions owners ask
How much does an AI receptionist cost?
PJ Operator is $197/mo. There are no setup fees and no long term contracts, and you can cancel anytime.
Will callers know it’s AI?
Yes. We never pretend it’s a person. Call ours to hear exactly how it sounds. It’s the same one we set up for clients.
Does it answer all day, or only after hours?
Your choice. It can answer every call 24/7, or only after hours if you already have someone answering the phone during the day.
Can it book appointments for me?
Yes. It books a time with you or your team, whether that’s an estimate, the job itself, or a first meeting, following the way your business already schedules work.
Will I know who called?
Yes. After every call, you get a text with who called and what they need.
Does it work for my kind of business?
It’s built for local service businesses, like plumbers, electricians, HVAC techs, gardeners, and other trades, where a missed call means the job goes to someone else.
Do I have to sign a contract?
No. PJ Operator is month to month, and you can cancel anytime.
Can I add reviews or a website later?
Yes. PJ Operator is one of three PJ Boost services, with PJ Reputation and PJ SiteForge. Each one is $197/mo, and you can add either one whenever you’re ready.