Springfield's AI Partner · The 417

We put artificial intelligence to work for your business.

From AI strategy to ready-to-deploy agents — we handle the complexity so you can focus on what you do best. No tech degree required.

10x
Avg. productivity gain
48hr
Agent deployment time
417
Built for the Ozarks
417 Customer Agent
Live
"What are your hours this weekend?"
Hi there! We're open Saturday 9am–5pm and Sunday 10am–3pm. Want me to book you an appointment?
"Yes please, Saturday at 11."
Done — you're booked for Saturday at 11am. You'll get a confirmation text shortly. Anything else I can help with?
94%
Resolution rate
2.3s
Avg. response
24/7
Always on
$0
Extra staff
Powered by the same AI trusted by the world's leading companies
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What We Do

Everything your business needs
to run on AI.

We don't just consult — we build, deploy, and support. Every service is designed for Springfield SMBs who want results, not buzzwords.

AI Strategy Consulting

We audit your business, identify the highest-ROI opportunities, and deliver a custom implementation roadmap — built for your operation, not a generic template.

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Prebuilt AI Agents

Customer service, lead qualification, appointment booking — ready-to-deploy agents trained on your business and live within 48 hours of kickoff.

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Workflow Automation

We eliminate manual tasks and build AI-powered workflows that run while you sleep — connecting your tools via OpenAI, Make, n8n, and Zapier.

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AI Marketing Systems

AI-generated content, automated social posting, email campaigns, and lead nurturing — all on autopilot and personalized to your brand voice.

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Training & Courses

Get your team AI-ready with hands-on sessions, custom GPT onboarding, and self-paced courses built for non-technical business owners in the 417.

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Custom AI Development

Need something built from scratch? We design, code, and deploy custom AI tools, integrations, and internal systems tailored to your exact workflow.

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How It Works

From zero to AI-powered
in four steps.

A simple, proven process that gets Springfield businesses up and running with AI — fast, without the headaches.

01

Free Strategy Call

We talk through your business, your goals, and your biggest time drains. No pitch — just clarity on where AI can help most.

02

Custom AI Blueprint

We map exactly which agents, automations, and tools will generate the highest return for your specific operation.

03

We Build & Deploy

Our team builds, tests, and deploys everything for you. You stay focused on your business while we do the technical heavy lifting.

04

Ongoing Support

Monthly check-ins, optimization, and support ensure your AI systems keep improving and delivering ROI long after launch.


Prebuilt AI Agents

Ready-to-deploy agents for
every part of your business.

Each agent is trained, tested, and ready to plug into your website, phone system, or CRM. Go live in 48 hours.

Customer Service Agent

Answers questions, handles FAQs, and escalates complex issues — 24/7, without a single employee on the clock.

From $297 / mo

Appointment Booking Agent

Qualifies leads, books appointments to your calendar, and sends automated reminders to eliminate no-shows.

From $197 / mo

Lead Generation Agent

Engages website visitors, captures contact info, qualifies prospects, and drops them straight into your pipeline.

From $347 / mo

Marketing Content Agent

Generates social posts, email campaigns, ad copy, and blog content — all in your brand voice, on schedule.

From $247 / mo

HR & Onboarding Agent

Handles new hire paperwork, answers policy questions, and guides your team through onboarding flows automatically.

From $197 / mo

Coding Assistant Agent

A custom AI dev assistant trained on your codebase — writes, reviews, and debugs code for your internal team.

From $397 / mo

Pricing

Simple, transparent pricing.

No surprises. No long contracts. Just AI that works for your Springfield business from day one.

Starter
$497
one-time
For businesses that want to understand AI before committing to full implementation.
  • AI Business Audit (60+ point)
  • Custom AI Opportunity Blueprint
  • 1 Prebuilt Agent deployed
  • 90-min strategy session
  • Tool recommendations
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Enterprise
Custom
let's talk
Full-stack AI partnership for businesses ready to go all-in on AI-powered operations.
  • Everything in Growth
  • Unlimited agents & automations
  • Custom AI development
  • Team training & onboarding
  • Weekly strategy sessions
  • Dedicated AI partner
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Who's Behind 417 AI

A Springfield original — built here,
invested here.

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Jason Eckstein
Founder & CEO · 417 AI LLC
A Caplis Group Company
Springfield, MO Tech Construction AI Sales

"I've spent 20 years building businesses in Springfield — and I've seen firsthand how the right technology can change everything for a local company. AI is that moment, right now."

I'm a Springfield native and serial entrepreneur with roots deep in both the tech and construction industries across the 417. I've spent the last two decades building companies, leading teams, and figuring out what actually moves the needle for local businesses — not what looks good in a boardroom presentation.

Before founding 417 AI, I served as National Sales Director and Vice President of Sales for two AI startups, where I saw exactly how transformative — and how misunderstood — this technology can be. Most businesses hear "AI" and either think it's too complicated, too expensive, or not for them. I built 417 AI specifically to prove that wrong.

My background in construction taught me that the best solutions are practical, durable, and built for the real world — not just on paper. I bring that same mindset to every AI implementation we deliver. We don't just sell you a strategy and disappear. We build it, we deploy it, and we stand behind it — because this is our community too.

If you've ever thought AI was out of reach for your business, let's talk. I've seen what's possible when the right tools are put in the right hands — and I'd love to show you what that looks like for the 417.

20+
Years in Springfield tech & construction
2
AI startups — VP & National Sales Director
417
Born and built right here in the Ozarks
$0
Cost to book your first strategy call
Results

Real Springfield clients.
Real results.

These aren't hypothetical case studies — they're your neighbors in the 417 who took the first step.

"

Jason and the 417 AI team built us a professional website and launched a customer service agent that handles inquiries around the clock. We used to miss calls and lose jobs — now the agent qualifies leads while we're out in the field. It's been a complete game changer for our business. Couldn't be happier with how it all turned out.

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Kyle W.
Workman Field Services · Website build + AI Agent · Springfield, MO
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I didn't even know where to start with selling online. Jason set up our full Etsy store, got our print-on-demand operation running, built us a website, and launched an agent that handles customer questions automatically. We went from zero online presence to a real business in no time. The whole process was smooth and Jason made it easy to understand every step of the way.

KW
Kayla W.
KWC · Etsy store, POD, website + AI Agent · Springfield, MO
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Ready to see what AI can do
for your business?

Pick a time that works for you — no pitch, no pressure. Just a free 30-minute strategy call with Jason to map out exactly how AI can help your Springfield business.

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