From Corporate Frustration to AI Innovation
At 58, I’ve learned that your time is your most valuable asset. After decades of trading it for paychecks that never seemed enough, I discovered what every Maine business owner knows: the corporate world doesn’t care about your customers the way you do.
The Turning Point
I spent years building painting and handyman businesses, always struggling with the same problem – finding people who cared about quality the way I did. Then came my last corporate job, where a manager told me “if you were in business for yourself, you’d be out of business” simply because I put customers first instead of pushing every upsell.
She was wrong. Taking care of customers IS the business.
Why AI? Why Now?
Since November 2022, I’ve been deep in the AI world – from playing with ChatGPT to building autonomous systems that actually work. At 58, I know this is the next big wave, and I’m positioned to help other Maine business owners ride it successfully.
The AVA Agency Mission
We get into business dreaming of financial freedom and time to enjoy it. Then reality hits: paperwork, endless phone calls, employee headaches, and customers slipping through the cracks.
What if your business could run smoothly while you focus on what you love?
That’s where AI voice agents and workflow automation come in. No payroll taxes, no sick days, no attitude – just reliable, professional service that treats your customers the way you would.
Community First
Being an older dad to a 3-year-old, I know every moment counts. That’s why AVA Agency is built to serve the same Maine businesses I shop at, the same people I see at the grocery store. We’re neighbors helping neighbors succeed.