Thoughtly Office Hours - May 19, 2025


Join us weekly for Office Hours to discuss all things Thoughtly. RSVP here to be notified about upcoming sessions.

Promo Code Issue [00:03:00]

  • A participant raised an issue regarding a promo code that was not working during the sign-up process on the app.
  • The problem was identified as potentially being on the Stripe side of the process, not on the app itself.
  • Troubleshooting was initiated by bypassing the firewall and digging into the database, but it was reassured that Big T is looking into it.

Migration to V1.8 Agent [00:05:00]

  • A request for volunteers to manually migrate their V1 agent to a V1.8 agent was made. Volunteers would need an agent not crucial to their business operations.
  • There were no immediate volunteers, but a previous customer expressed interest in resolving an issue with their 1.0 agent.
  • The conversation also involved collaboration about upcoming changes and experiments within the Thoughtly platform.

BYOC Announcement [00:08:00]

  • A forthcoming feature announcement was made about the BYOC (Bring Your Own Carrier) program, which will allow users to integrate their phone carriers directly. This is expected to be a significant upgrade for many businesses.
  • Positive reactions were noted, as this feature could lead to a larger business transition to the Thoughtly platform.

New User Introduction and GHL Experience [00:10:00]

  • A new user introduced himself and explained his background as a systems engineer with GHL since 2019, recounting his journey to improve AI voice agents, ultimately leading him to Thoughtly.
  • Discussed the seamless integration experience with GHL and issues faced with other platforms that led to adopting Thoughtly for its impressive AI capabilities.

GHL Integration Bug Discussion [00:15:00]

  • A bug related to creating contacts in GHL was raised, where the application crashed with client-side exceptions.
  • This bug is already submitted and being addressed by Max from support, ensuring it was only a short time until it was fixed.
  • Additionally, a new feature for tracking call outcomes and improving agent-user interactions was highlighted.
  • Discussion on the importance of compliance with regulations for outbound AI calls, especially in the home service and solar markets.
  • Emphasized ensuring leads have opted in to receive contact to avoid hefty fines related to non-compliance with TCPA regulations.
  • Advised including disclaimers in contracts regarding the responsibility for illegal activities conducted through AI agents.

Real Agent Flow Management and Secure Workflow Inquiry [00:22:00]

  • Inquiry about proper rag flow management, aiming for an improved search system over the current database sync for the knowledge base.
  • Discussion focused on the use of web hooks and agents’ updating methods with interest in transitioning from a vector system to a more RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) approach.
  • Secure workflows were also a focus, with emphasis on authenticating and verifying user identity in secure voice interactions.

Insights and Filtering Feature Concern [00:36:00]

  • A filtering feature used to sort through call recordings and analyze performance was noted missing from the Thoughtly platform.
  • Potential workarounds were discussed, such as utilizing the insights tab and different analytics to find specific call data.

Scheduling Calls via GHL [00:45:00]

  • Detailed the process for integrating GHL to schedule appointments directly through Thoughtly’s V1 builder.
  • Connected the Talky platform with GHL to streamline the booking process during active calls.
  • Addressed concerns about future migrations to new builders and the potential of V1 processes having minimal changes needed.

Open Discussion on Platform Improvements [00:55:00]

  • Open mic segment allowing users to discuss questions and queries on handling spam and number verification.
  • Suggestions for better number management and maintaining compliance through verified business accounts.
  • Discussed the current process and upcoming improvements in integrating carriers directly into the platform.

Future Developments and Partner Program [01:30:00]

  • Discussions about potential changes in the partner program and updates to the platform’s structure.
  • Insight into the value of possible improvements to partner portals and sub-account handling similar to GHL’s agency model.
  • Conversations on white-label opportunities and the differentiation between full and gray-label options.

Conclusion and User Interactions [01:50:00]

  • Community bonding and support noted, providing a framework for engaging and improving business processes.
  • Emphasized the role of user feedback and collaboration in driving change and innovation within the Thoughtly community.

Thoughtly Office Hours - May 19, 2025


Join us weekly for Office Hours to discuss all things Thoughtly. RSVP here to be notified about upcoming sessions.

Promo Code Issue [00:03:00]

  • A participant raised an issue regarding a promo code that was not working during the sign-up process on the app.
  • The problem was identified as potentially being on the Stripe side of the process, not on the app itself.
  • Troubleshooting was initiated by bypassing the firewall and digging into the database, but it was reassured that Big T is looking into it.

Migration to V1.8 Agent [00:05:00]

  • A request for volunteers to manually migrate their V1 agent to a V1.8 agent was made. Volunteers would need an agent not crucial to their business operations.
  • There were no immediate volunteers, but a previous customer expressed interest in resolving an issue with their 1.0 agent.
  • The conversation also involved collaboration about upcoming changes and experiments within the Thoughtly platform.

BYOC Announcement [00:08:00]

  • A forthcoming feature announcement was made about the BYOC (Bring Your Own Carrier) program, which will allow users to integrate their phone carriers directly. This is expected to be a significant upgrade for many businesses.
  • Positive reactions were noted, as this feature could lead to a larger business transition to the Thoughtly platform.

New User Introduction and GHL Experience [00:10:00]

  • A new user introduced himself and explained his background as a systems engineer with GHL since 2019, recounting his journey to improve AI voice agents, ultimately leading him to Thoughtly.
  • Discussed the seamless integration experience with GHL and issues faced with other platforms that led to adopting Thoughtly for its impressive AI capabilities.

GHL Integration Bug Discussion [00:15:00]

  • A bug related to creating contacts in GHL was raised, where the application crashed with client-side exceptions.
  • This bug is already submitted and being addressed by Max from support, ensuring it was only a short time until it was fixed.
  • Additionally, a new feature for tracking call outcomes and improving agent-user interactions was highlighted.
  • Discussion on the importance of compliance with regulations for outbound AI calls, especially in the home service and solar markets.
  • Emphasized ensuring leads have opted in to receive contact to avoid hefty fines related to non-compliance with TCPA regulations.
  • Advised including disclaimers in contracts regarding the responsibility for illegal activities conducted through AI agents.

Real Agent Flow Management and Secure Workflow Inquiry [00:22:00]

  • Inquiry about proper rag flow management, aiming for an improved search system over the current database sync for the knowledge base.
  • Discussion focused on the use of web hooks and agents’ updating methods with interest in transitioning from a vector system to a more RAG (retrieval-augmented generation) approach.
  • Secure workflows were also a focus, with emphasis on authenticating and verifying user identity in secure voice interactions.

Insights and Filtering Feature Concern [00:36:00]

  • A filtering feature used to sort through call recordings and analyze performance was noted missing from the Thoughtly platform.
  • Potential workarounds were discussed, such as utilizing the insights tab and different analytics to find specific call data.

Scheduling Calls via GHL [00:45:00]

  • Detailed the process for integrating GHL to schedule appointments directly through Thoughtly’s V1 builder.
  • Connected the Talky platform with GHL to streamline the booking process during active calls.
  • Addressed concerns about future migrations to new builders and the potential of V1 processes having minimal changes needed.

Open Discussion on Platform Improvements [00:55:00]

  • Open mic segment allowing users to discuss questions and queries on handling spam and number verification.
  • Suggestions for better number management and maintaining compliance through verified business accounts.
  • Discussed the current process and upcoming improvements in integrating carriers directly into the platform.

Future Developments and Partner Program [01:30:00]

  • Discussions about potential changes in the partner program and updates to the platform’s structure.
  • Insight into the value of possible improvements to partner portals and sub-account handling similar to GHL’s agency model.
  • Conversations on white-label opportunities and the differentiation between full and gray-label options.

Conclusion and User Interactions [01:50:00]

  • Community bonding and support noted, providing a framework for engaging and improving business processes.
  • Emphasized the role of user feedback and collaboration in driving change and innovation within the Thoughtly community.