Marketing Ops with Sam

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AI phone agent script + guardrails

Quick answer: This is the script and rule set behind the 30-second AI demo call on this site: a consent-first opening, one tailored question, one short AI reaction and a booking offer, wrapped in guardrails for cost, abuse and honesty.

AI phone agent script + guardrails: toy illustration

Why it works

  • Short calls stay on script. A 30-second limit removes most of the ways an AI call can go wrong.
  • Opening with “you asked for this call” earns permission in the first five seconds.
  • Every risk has a rule: who can be called, how often, what the agent may never say.

Made for

  • Speed-to-lead calls after a form fill
  • Webinar and event follow-up
  • Demo-booking agents
  • Anyone building on Twilio, Vapi or ElevenLabs

Preview

“Hi {name}, it’s Sam’s AI assistant from Marketing Ops with Sam. You asked for a quick demo call about…”

Get the full resource, free

One email unlocks everything in the library. Inside this one:

  • The full call script with variables
  • The system prompt with its “never” rules
  • The 12 guardrails, from consent to monthly caps
  • A pre-launch test checklist

You’ll get a welcome email and the Friday drop when new resources land. Leave whenever you like.

Questions people ask.

Does this work with Vapi or ElevenLabs?

Yes. The script and rules are platform-neutral. Paste the system prompt into your voice agent and set the limits in its settings.

Is it legal to call leads with AI?

Calling people who just asked for a call, with consent recorded and the AI disclosed, is the safest setup. Get advice for your own market.

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