This is [Your Business] — how can I help?
Just Gerald answers every call, 24/7, with the knowledge of a trained specialist. Recycling depots, vet clinics, contractors, and more. You focus on the work. We'll handle the phones.

A recycling depot misses a call about bulk pickup — that customer drives to the other depot across town. A vet clinic sends a panicked pet owner to voicemail at 11pm — they find a new vet by morning. A plumber is under a sink when a new customer calls — they hang up after four rings.
A typical answering machine costs you customers. A human receptionist costs $4,000/month and works 9-to-5. Gerald costs $129/month and never stops.
"The answering machine just isn't cutting it anymore."
Each Gerald agent is trained on your industry's language, regulations, and common customer questions — not a generic script.
Don't see your industry? Gerald can be customized for any business.
Gerald combines the best features of enterprise answering services at a fraction of the cost — purpose-built for small and medium businesses.
Gerald answers every call, every hour of every day. Holidays, weekends, 3am emergencies — your business is always open.
Not a generic bot. Each Gerald agent is trained on your industry's language, common questions, and correct procedures.
Get a real local number for your area — Vancouver 604, Toronto 416, or any US area code. Customers call a number they recognize.
Every call is recorded, transcribed, and summarized. Wake up to a clear log of everything that happened overnight.
Gerald knows the difference between a routine inquiry and a genuine emergency — and escalates appropriately, every time.
Every caller's details are captured and can be sent to your CRM, email, or SMS — so no lead ever falls through the cracks.
| Feature | Gerald — $129/mo | Generic AI — $99–149/mo | Live Answering — $400+/mo |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24/7 availability | ✓ | ✓ | Limited |
| Industry-specific knowledge | ✓ | ✗ | Partial |
| Canadian local numbers | ✓ | ✗ | Extra cost |
| Emergency escalation | ✓ | Basic | ✓ |
| Call transcripts | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| Unlimited concurrent calls | ✓ | ✓ | ✗ |
| No contracts | ✓ | Varies | ✗ |
| Setup time | < 24 hours | < 24 hours | 1–2 weeks |
Select your business type. We've pre-built knowledge bases for recycling, veterinary, contracting, legal, real estate, and more.
Tell us your hours, your services, your pricing, and your escalation rules. Gerald learns your business in a single onboarding session.
We provision a local phone number for your area — any US or Canadian city. Forward your existing number or use Gerald's directly.
Gerald goes live. Every call answered, every lead captured, every emergency escalated. You get daily summaries and can review any call.
No tiers, no hidden fees, no per-minute surprises. One flat monthly rate covers everything your business needs.
No contracts · Cancel anytime
All add-ons are month-to-month and can be added or removed at any time.
🇨🇦 Canadian businesses: local numbers available for Vancouver, Toronto, Calgary, Edmonton, and all major markets. Included in the $129/mo plan.
Join businesses across the US and Canada who trust Gerald to handle every call — professionally, intelligently, and without fail.
Just Gerald Hello? is redefining how small businesses handle phone communication across North America. We welcome coverage from trade publications, contractor associations, boards of trade, and business media.
Serving contractors, recyclers, veterinary practices, and legal professionals across the US and Canada.
A $129/month solution that levels the playing field for independent business owners competing against larger firms.
Never miss a job lead again. Gerald answers while you're on-site, under the sink, or on the roof.
AI-powered answering at a fraction of the cost of a human receptionist — with better consistency.