AI Agent Configuration Template
Step-by-step guide for setting up AI agents for your business.
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AI AGENT CONFIGURATION GUIDE
{{business_name}}
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STEP 1: DEFINE YOUR AGENT'S ROLE
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Agent Name: {{agent_name}}
Agent Type: ☐ Website Chatbot ☐ Voice Agent ☐ SMS Bot
Primary Goal: ☐ Book Appointments ☐ Answer FAQs ☐ Qualify Leads
Personality & Tone:
• Professional yet friendly
• Uses {{business_name}}'s brand voice
• First person: "I can help you with..."
• Never pretends to be human
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STEP 2: BUSINESS INFORMATION
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Business Name: {{business_name}}
Services Offered:
1. {{service_1}} — {{price_1}} — {{duration_1}}
2. {{service_2}} — {{price_2}} — {{duration_2}}
3. {{service_3}} — {{price_3}} — {{duration_3}}
Hours of Operation: {{business_hours}}
Location(s): {{locations}}
Booking Link: {{booking_link}}
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STEP 3: CONVERSATION FLOWS
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FLOW A — Appointment Booking:
Collect → Name, Phone, Service, Preferred Time
Check → Calendar availability
Confirm → Date, time, service details
Send → Confirmation via email/SMS
FLOW B — FAQ Handling:
Q: "What are your hours?" → {{business_hours}}
Q: "Where are you located?" → {{locations}}
Q: "How much does X cost?" → {{pricing_info}}
Q: "Do you accept insurance?" → {{insurance_info}}
FLOW C — Lead Qualification:
Collect → Name, Email, Service Interest, Budget
Score → Based on service match and timeline
Route → Hot leads to team, warm leads to nurture
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STEP 4: RULES & BOUNDARIES
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The agent SHOULD:
✓ Book appointments within available hours
✓ Answer questions about services and pricing
✓ Collect contact information for callbacks
✓ Transfer to a human when asked
The agent should NEVER:
✗ Provide medical, legal, or financial advice
✗ Make promises about outcomes or results
✗ Share other clients' information
✗ Negotiate pricing without authorization
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STEP 5: TESTING CHECKLIST
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☐ Test booking flow end-to-end
☐ Test FAQ accuracy for top 10 questions
☐ Test human handoff process
☐ Test after-hours behavior
☐ Test with unusual requests / edge cases
☐ Verify confirmation emails/SMS are sent
☐ Test on mobile devicesHow to Use This Template
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Replace Variables
Swap {{variables}} with your business info
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Variables to Replace
{{business_name}}{{agent_name}}{{service_1}}{{service_2}}{{service_3}}{{price_1}}{{price_2}}{{price_3}}{{duration_1}}{{duration_2}}{{duration_3}}{{business_hours}}{{locations}}{{booking_link}}💡 Pro Tips
Start with just appointment booking before adding more complex flows
Test with real scenarios your customers actually ask about
Review conversation logs weekly to find gaps in the configuration
Always include a human handoff option for complex issues
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When to Use This Template
Use this template when initially setting up an AI agent for your business or when reconfiguring an existing one. Revisit the configuration quarterly or whenever you change services, pricing, or business hours.
✅ Best Practices
Define clear boundaries for what the agent should and should not do before writing conversation flows
Start with a narrow scope (booking only) and expand capabilities gradually based on real usage data
Include a testing checklist and run through it after every configuration change
Review AI conversation logs weekly to identify common questions you have not scripted answers for
⚠️ Common Mistakes to Avoid
Trying to make the AI handle every possible scenario on day one instead of starting simple and iterating
Not defining clear boundaries, which leads to the AI making promises or giving advice it should not
Skipping the testing phase and launching with untested conversation flows that frustrate real customers
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need technical skills to set up an AI agent?
No. Modern platforms like SchedulingKit offer no-code AI agent builders. This template guides you through the decisions you need to make — the platform handles the technical implementation.
How long does it take to configure an AI agent?
A basic booking agent can be configured in 30-60 minutes. A fully configured agent with FAQ handling, lead qualification, and edge cases typically takes 2-4 hours including testing.
What if the AI gives wrong information?
Start with a narrow scope and explicit rules. Review conversation logs regularly and update the configuration when you spot errors. Always include a human handoff for questions outside the agent's defined scope.
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- HubSpot: Free Business Templates — Curated collection of professional business templates.
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