Email is Dead
Customer submits a form. It sits in your inbox for hours. They hire a competitor on WhatsApp instead. Lost lead. Lost revenue.
River Agent · Sales AI Agent
Capture every
lead on
WhatsApp
River Agent is your new internal Sales AI Agent — responds in 2 minutes, qualifies the inquiry, and books a Google Calendar slot so leads stop dying in email.
River Agent · Sales AI Agent
Inquiry in. Qualified booking out.
Your new internal Sales AI Agent on WhatsApp — qualify, route, book, confirm.
The Lead Loss Loop
Email delays, receptionist admin, and unqualified calls bleed SA SMBs every month.
Admin Eats Your Week
Copy inquiry → send WhatsApp confirmation → add to calendar → send Zoom link. 10 minutes per lead. 5 leads/week = 50 minutes of copy-paste.
Unqualified Calls Waste Your Time
Anyone can book. You spend an hour on tire-kickers. No qualification before the call.
Cost of this problem
- Lost leads + wasted admin typically run R13,000–R19,000/mo
- Higher deal values, more inbound, or heavier calendar admin push it further
- Or even more — depending on what you sell and how you still run leads by hand
How River Agent works
Qualify, route, book, and confirm — on WhatsApp.
WhatsApp in 2 minutes
River Agent answers on WhatsApp, asks 3 qualifying questions, and keeps the lead hot.
Smart package routing
Scores hot vs cold and recommends Get Found, Get Selling, or Custom Automation.
3 real calendar slots
They pick an open Google Calendar time — invite sent, zero double-booking.
Confirm + remind
WhatsApp confirmation and a 24h reminder so qualified calls actually show up.
What's included
- ✓Bot setup & website form integration
- ✓Google Calendar connection
- ✓WhatsApp Business Account setup (if needed)
- ✓Custom message templates
- ✓30-min training call + live deployment
- ✓Lead tracking, monitoring & optimisation
What's not included
- ×Shopify / WooCommerce plan fees
- ×WhatsApp API credits (paid to Meta)
- ×Custom integrations beyond scope (add-on)
River Agent pricing
R9,999/mo excl. VAT
Standard River Agent scope for SA SMBs. Larger teams, multi-calendar, or CRM sync go higher — locked on a 15-minute call. Meta WhatsApp API credits stay on your account.
River Agent
R9,999/moexcl. VAT
Your internal Sales AI Agent on WhatsApp — qualification, package routing, Google Calendar booking, and monthly optimisation.
- WhatsApp qualification + 2-minute response
- Google Calendar booking (real slots)
- Lead scoring + package recommendations
- Setup, training, monitoring & monthly tweaks
- 14-day go-live credit if not live and answering
14-day go-live guarantee: If River Agent isn’t live and answering within 14 days of a locked scope, we credit the first month. That’s the cap. Then month-to-month.
FAQ
What if we already have a chatbot?
River Agent is built for calendar booking + qualification. It replaces a generic chatbot with one that drives actual bookings.
Does this work if we don’t use Google Calendar?
Currently Google Calendar only. Outlook and other calendars are planned for Q4 2026.
How is pricing scoped?
River Agent is R9,999/mo excl. VAT for the standard scope. Larger teams, multi-calendar, or CRM sync go higher — locked on a 15-minute call.
Can we customise the bot messaging?
Yes. Custom message templates are included, with ongoing tweaks as part of the monthly retainer.
Is there a contract?
Month-to-month after go-live. Cancel anytime. No lock-in.
Stop Losing Leads to Email. Start Booking Qualified Calls.
Try River Agent on WhatsApp now. Brand contact: info@ecolifeautomation.com. Prices excl. VAT.
Also see Get Found, Get Selling, and Custom Automation.
Systems
Practical system architecture for teams that need visibility, control, and execution — not just another dashboard.
Systems overview
Connected systems built for operators
EcoLife Automation combines workflow design, automation, and implementation into operating systems that make execution measurable. The goal is simple: less guesswork, fewer handoffs, and more trustworthy output.
Visibility
See work as it moves — who owns it, what blocked it, and what got done.
Control
Put checks, approvals, and evidence where operators actually need them.
Execution
Ship systems people can run daily, not slides that stall after kickoff.
Journey
A structured delivery path from first conversation to live system.
Tools Built for Speed
Trusted tools, connected cleanly
The platforms and connectors we use to design, automate, and ship operational systems quickly.
Ten-X/Mini
RiverBoT
LinkedIn Bot
WhatsApp Bot
Calendar Bot
Ten-X/Mini
RiverBoT
LinkedIn Bot
WhatsApp Bot
Calendar Bot
About EcoLife
Led by Cindy.
Built for operators.
Cindy · CEO, EcoLife Automation
EcoLife Automation is 50% Black Female Owned, led by CEO Cindy. We are a Level 4 BBBEE contributor — certificate pending.
50% Black Female OwnedLevel 4 BBBEE · Pending
About offerings
Two core service lanes, built for execution.
Creative Systems
Concepts, positioning, and visual product thinking
We shape the story, interface direction, and system narrative so the product is clear before it is complex.
Business Apps
Operational products and internal tooling
We design and implement practical business applications that improve workflow visibility, control, and delivery quality.
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We’re on LinkedIn: follow EcoLife Automation
EcoLife Automation is now on LinkedIn — follow the page for build notes, product updates on EcoLifeOS, ClassLine, SpazaOS, Synova, and Custom Automation, and operator-first automation content.
Try River Agent
on WhatsApp — right now
Chat with your new internal Sales AI Agent. Ask about packages, pricing, or book a slot — no form required.