From Bomb Tech to Bot Builder: Lysander's Journey to AI Success with Chatbot Builder AI

In the world of AI, success stories can come from the most unexpected places. Meet Lysander – a former military bomb technician who transformed his life by building a thriving AI agency with Chatbot Builder AI.

The Unlikely Path to AI Innovation

Lysander's journey to AI success is anything but conventional. "I used to be special ed in high school, barely passed, and didn’t go to college," he admits.

Yet, his drive to overcome challenges set him on a remarkable path.

After high school, Lysander joined the military, where his technical aptitude earned him a spot in EOD (Explosive Ordnance Disposal) – the bomb squad.

This experience honed his problem-solving skills under pressure, a trait that would later prove invaluable in the world of AI.

When his military service ended, Lysander faced a new challenge: making ends meet. He found himself in door-to-door sales, sleeping in his car and knocking on 80-90 doors daily.

The hustle didn’t stop there; he also took on background acting roles in shows like Lincoln Lawyer and SWAT, and eventually moved into medical sales.

Throughout these transitions, one thing remained constant – Lysander’s determination to keep pushing forward, regardless of the circumstances.

This resilience would eventually lead him to the world of chatbots and automation, where he would build a thriving business with Chatbot Builder AI.

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The Spark That Started It All

The pivotal moment came when a plastic surgeon client asked Lysander for help with her business communications.

"She was like, 'You know what Lysander, I'm curious what would you do differently here? It seems like you're the go-to guy,'" he recalls.

Noticing she was getting flooded with comments and DMs, Lysander knew there had to be a better way to manage these interactions.

This led him to experiment with chatbots and automation tools:

"I started dabbling with ManyChat, then I figured out there's an API integration you can have with ChatGPT, and so then I kind of piece-meal things together."

After trying multiple platforms like Make and Voiceflow, Lysander discovered these cobbled-together solutions were becoming expensive and complex.

That's when he found Chatbot Builder AI and everything changed.

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Problem-Solving Mindset: The Key to Success

What separates Lysander from others in the AI space? His approach to business challenges:

1. Solve real problems first: "I was just helping a friend out," he explains, emphasizing that his focus was on solving genuine pain points rather than just selling AI.
2. Understand your product inside and out: Lysander learned the technical aspects of his solutions before seeking partners to help enhance them.
3. Put yourself in uncomfortable situations: "For me to totally change my character, there were times where I'd just randomly start talking to someone nearby. I didn't know who they were, I didn't care - I was just putting myself in uncomfortable situations."

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The Bot Fanatics Business Model

Lysander's approach to pricing and client acquisition offers valuable lessons for aspiring AI entrepreneurs:

Finding the Right Clients

Contrary to what many might expect, Lysander found that older business owners were often more receptive to AI solutions than younger ones:

The younger crowd was not the ones actually wanting to try AI... whereas when I went after the older group... they're just getting FOMO thinking that they're actually missing out.

Building Credibility

Lysander wasn’t afraid to start small, using a humble and honest approach to build trust:

At first I actually came in and I said, 'Look, I'm a young entrepreneur and I'm bootstrapping something that I'm building that I think could help your business.

I'd like to use you as a guinea pig for 30 days.

This approach built trust and allowed him to refine his offerings before scaling up his pricing.

Pricing Strategy

Lysander’s pricing model evolved as his confidence and client base grew.

"Every time I got a yes, I raised that price," Lysander explains.

By leveraging Chatbot Builder AI's robust features, he was able to create scalable solutions tailored to each client’s unique needs.

Initially, he charged around $200 per month, but as his bots proved their value, he gradually increased his rates to $500-$800 per month, with setup fees ranging from $1,000 to $2,000.

This flexible approach, combined with Chatbot Builder AI’s dynamic capabilities, enabled Lysander to scale his business efficiently while maintaining high client satisfaction.

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Transforming Industries with AI

Today, Bot Fanatics serves clients across diverse industries:

• Medical practices
• Auto body parts shops
• Water filtration companies
• Epoxy garage businesses

One of his recent success stories involves an auto body parts store where the owners were manually copying and pasting responses to customer inquiries about vehicle parts.

With Chatbot Builder AI’s dynamic integration capabilities, Lysander automated the client’s workflow, reducing response time and increasing customer satisfaction.

This hands-on approach not only saved time but also showcased the power of tailored automation.

The Expanding Opportunity

"The way it would work now is... you show the vehicle that you have and then it walks you through down to a quote," Lysander explains, demonstrating how his solution saves business owners countless hours of manual work.

What started as a side hustle helping a friend has grown into something much bigger: "My side hustle is growing and now we just made something game-changing that I'm ready to scale."

Advice for New AI Entrepreneurs

Lysander offers priceless advice for anyone looking to start their AI journey:

1. Learn multiple skills: "I didn't just come off and be like 'Okay, I'm only learning AI.' First of all, YouTube University, that's how I learned a lot of this stuff."
2. Say yes to opportunities: "I think we're in a day and age where... we have Grok, we have ChatGPT, we have Claude, we have Gemini... literally just ask any freaking question you want."
3. Put yourself out there: "Extroverted AI creators, I think, are going to be the first wave of who's going to make it right now in this gold mine."
4. Create video content: Ryan emphasized this repeatedly: "Every single day that I don't have something out there... is a day that we have missed."

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The Future of Bot Fanatics

With a growing client base and expanding team, Lysander is now looking for new talent to help sell his solutions:

"We're looking for more people to sell these great bots, and we have a great referral program. I offer a 40% residual commission and 50% of the upfront cost to those who help bring in new clients."

What started as helping a friend has evolved into a thriving business that's changing how companies interact with their customers through the power of AI.

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Join the AI Revolution with Chatbot Builder AI

Lysander's journey demonstrates that with the right platform, persistence, and problem-solving mindset, anyone can build a successful AI business.

As Ryan points out: "There's absolutely no reason you cannot do what you want to do.

"Whether you're starting from scratch or looking to scale your existing business, Chatbot Builder AI's agency and enterprise plans provide the tools and support to make it happen.

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