'Elliot': A White-Glove AI Coordinator for ITS Landscape Design

Case Study: A White-Glove AI Coordinator for a Boutique Landscaping Firm

Client: ITS Landscape Design Industry: Luxury Landscaping Location: United States Stack: VAPI · "Southern Gentleman" persona · Hospitality Intake

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Executive Summary

The owner was stuck in a success trap: the more projects he won, the less time he had to answer the phone, and five-figure contracts were being lost to voicemail. UNITZERO deployed "Elliot," a warm Southern-Gentleman AI coordinator who pre-sells the brand before the first stone is laid, while protecting the owner's time and data accuracy.

The Challenge

• Voicemail and generic call centers felt "budget", making it harder to justify premium pricing.
• The owner spent evenings playing phone tag for basic details like zip codes or project type.
• 45-minute drives to locked-gate properties were costing hundreds of dollars a week in lost labour and fuel.

The Solution

Hospitality-Driven Intake

A calm, professional greeting guides callers through discovery for hardscaping, irrigation, or full redesigns. Elliot classifies the project so the owner arrives prepared to close.

Zero-Leak Accuracy Protocol

Verifies phone numbers and spells back email addresses letter-by-letter to prevent CRM typos.

Dual-Sided Reminder Loop

Both homeowner and owner receive automated nudges 24 hours and 1 hour before the meeting, with a full project brief sent to the owner's mobile including a clickable map link.

The Results

• Operates with the administrative power of a much larger firm
• The owner reclaimed 15+ hours per week of personal time and travel efficiency
• The no-show rate was virtually eliminated
• Customers regularly comment on how professional the intake felt, before meeting the team

"I used to lose jobs to voicemail. Now every caller gets a five-star welcome before they ever meet me, and I get my evenings back."

, ITS Landscape Design