Backroom OC

A private operator that lives on your computer, reads your email, drafts replies, and waits for your approval before any send.

It reads your email. It drafts replies based on your past work. It logs things to your CRM. It checks your calendar. And it never, ever sends anything without your approval, unless you write a rule that says otherwise.

Set up your AI Employee See pricing

See how approval works

Every action the AI Employee takes needs your okay. Watch the flow below.

📬 AI Employee, Approval Required Manual approval

Waiting for a new message to arrive…

From: jamie@example.com  |  Subject: Moen 1225 cartridge replacement quote
"Hi, we need a Moen 1225 cartridge swap in Newport Beach, single-family. Can you quote?, Jamie"
From: jamie@example.com  |  Subject: Moen 1225 cartridge replacement quote
"Hi, we need a Moen 1225 cartridge swap in Newport Beach, single-family. Can you quote?, Jamie"
✏️ Draft reply prepared
Hi Jamie,

Thanks for reaching out. A Moen 1225 cartridge swap in Newport Beach runs $185 flat, parts included, no hidden fees. I can have someone out next-day if you'd like. Here's a link to pick your window: [scheduling link].

Let me know if you have questions.
, Backroom OC
Approved, Your reply was sent at 2:34 PM
Not sent. The draft is still in the queue.
From: jamie@example.com  |  Subject: Moen 1225 cartridge replacement quote
"Hi, we need a Moen 1225 cartridge swap in Newport Beach, single-family. Can you quote?, Jamie"
✏️ Editing draft
Auto-approve within rules
Auto-approve rule: Auto-approve standard plumbing quotes under $300 in-area, weekdays 8am–6pm. Above $300 or outside these hours → require manual approval.
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Cloud vs. Local

You choose where the AI Employee lives. Same setup fee, different operating costs.

Cloud

$0–40/month operating cost. Runs on a rented machine that I manage. Updates, backups, uptime, handled. Best if you don't want to think about hardware.

  • $1,500 setup
  • $0–40/mo hosting
  • I handle updates and backups
  • Access from any device
  • Data stays in your account's cloud

Local

$0/month operating cost. Runs on a Mac Mini (or similar) in your office. You own the machine. You control when it's on. No ongoing fees for the operator itself.

  • $1,500 setup
  • $0/mo operating cost
  • You own the hardware
  • Works even if internet is down
  • Data never leaves your building

How the setup works

  1. Tell me your biggest time-waster. The task that takes 4 hours a week and makes you groan. I'll tell you honestly whether it can be wired up.
  2. I install and wire it up. Takes about 90 minutes for a standard setup. I connect the AI Employee to your email, your CRM, your calendar, whatever tools it needs to access.
  3. You approve the first action. The operator drafts its first reply. You look at it. You either approve, edit, or reject. Once you see it work, you're live.

Pricing

AI Employee

Setup

$1,500

One-time. Covers installation, configuration, testing, and one workflow.

Ongoing

Cloud

$0–40/mo

Local: $0/mo (you own the machine). Cloud: hosting costs vary.

Cancellation: You can stop at any time. The operator is software installed on your machine or cloud account, nothing is locked behind my account. No data is retained on my end.

No lock-in. You decide. You own the setup. The credentials. The rules you wrote. Everything.

Quick answers

Do I need to know anything about AI?
No. You need to know your business. I handle the wiring. You handle the approvals, same as you'd review an employee's work.
What if my data is sensitive?
The local option keeps everything on a machine in your building. No cloud, no third-party access, no data leaving your network. For cloud setups, data stays in your account's private environment.
Can I cancel?
Yes. At any time. The software runs on your hardware or your cloud account. You keep everything. I don't hold any keys.