Regular AI vs Agentic AI
Regular AI: You ask a question, it gives an answer. Done.
Agentic AI: You give it a goal, it figures out the steps, and actually does them.
A Simple Example
Regular AI: "To reschedule your dentist appointment, you should call the office..."
Agentic AI: Checks your calendar, logs into the booking system, finds matching slots, reschedules, updates your calendar. "Done. Your appointment is now Thursday at 2pm."
Why This Matters for Your Business
Think about following up on a lead:
- ✓Check if they've been contacted
- ✓Look up their info
- ✓Draft a personalized email
- ✓Schedule the send
- ✓Set a reminder
An agent does all of that. You just say "follow up with yesterday's leads."
What's Available Now
This isn't science fiction:
- ✓AI receptionists that answer calls and book appointments
- ✓Lead follow-up agents that send personalized messages
- ✓Scheduling agents that coordinate between calendars
The businesses using agentic AI now will have a significant advantage as it matures.