{"version":1,"type":"rich","provider_name":"Libsyn","provider_url":"https:\/\/www.libsyn.com","height":90,"width":600,"title":"An AI That Answers Leads Before You Even Wake Up (The Ripple Effect Podcast ft. Austin Willman)","description":"If you run a business and have ever lost a customer because you didn\u2019t call them back fast enough, this one is going to sting. A lead comes in, life happens, and by the time someone picks up the phone, that customer has already booked with whoever responded first.  My guest, Austin Willman, built his entire business around fixing that exact problem. He started in door-to-door solar sales, learned the home services world from the ground up, and turned that experience into an AI voice agent that helps contractors and roofers respond to leads the moment they come in, rather than 2 days later.  But this conversation goes way beyond business. We also talked about second degree connections, mirror neurons, what kindness actually does to your brain, and why the smallest gesture you make today might matter more than you think.  More About the Guest Austin Willman works with agency owners who\u2019ve outgrown doing everything themselves but aren\u2019t ready to lose control or quality. He has interviewed over 80 marketing leaders and agency owners on his podcast, E-Coffee with Experts.  Combined with a year of managing Neil Patel and Eric Siu\u2019s private agency owner community, Austin has his finger on the pulse of agency operations. His perspective centers on outcomes, relationships, and building pragmatic processes.  Ripple with Austin Willman Instagram: @introtoaustin LinkedIn: https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/austin-willman  Business Website: https:\/\/www.digitalwebsolutions.com\/who-we-are\/  Slingshot: https:\/\/www.willman.ventures\/speedtolead  More About the Host Steve Harper is the founder of Ripple Central and host of The Ripple Effect Podcast, where he explores what it really takes to build authentic, meaningful relationships. He also owns Owner Insite, a construction project management software company. Steve runs The Pond, a community built around intentional connection and 8-Minute Ripple events.  Ripple with Steve Harper Instagram: http:\/\/instagram.com\/rippleon  Facebook: https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/rippleon  X: https:\/\/twitter.com\/rippleon  Website: http:\/\/www.ripplecentral.com  The Pond: https:\/\/ripplecentral.com\/pond   To inquire about Steve\u2019s availability for conference keynotes, corporate training, or performance coaching, please contact info@ripplecentral.com.  Want to go even deeper? Check out our Substack and Patreon for exclusive content and behind-the-scenes insights. And if you are ready for something more immersive, our Ripple Connect + Grow coaching program is a full year of community, coaching, and accountability designed to help you build more meaningful relationships and create an even bigger Ripple out there in the world.  Substack: https:\/\/rippleon.substack.com  Patreon: https:\/\/www.patreon.com\/SteveHarper  Ripple Connect + Grow: https:\/\/ripplecentral.com\/connect-grow-coaching ","author_name":"The Ripple Effect Podcast with Steve Harper","author_url":"https:\/\/rippleeffect.libsyn.com\/podcast","html":"<iframe title=\"Libsyn Player\" style=\"border: none\" src=\"\/\/html5-player.libsyn.com\/embed\/episode\/id\/41906085\/height\/90\/theme\/custom\/thumbnail\/yes\/direction\/forward\/render-playlist\/no\/custom-color\/88AA3C\/\" height=\"90\" width=\"600\" scrolling=\"no\"  allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen><\/iframe>","thumbnail_url":"https:\/\/assets.libsyn.com\/secure\/content\/203591800"}