Barber schools losing leads
they already paid for.
85% of missed calls go unanswered. Half your inquiries arrive after your office closes. A 60-second delay cuts conversion in half. Zerde AI answers every prospective student, books every campus visit, and grows your barbering enrollment — 24/7.
Why schools choose Zerde
Not a tool. Not a vendor. A revenue growth partner that knows your funnel, your accreditation pressure, and your Aveda network inside out.
We only work with schools.
Not dentists. Not realtors. Not SaaS companies. We know your funnel, your accreditation pressure, your financial aid cycle, and your Aveda network inside out.
We're tech partners, not a tool.
You don't learn a new platform. You don't train your team. You talk to it. We deploy, migrate, train, and manage — end to end. If your CRM needs to change, we handle that too, at no cost.
We're already live with Aveda.
CINTA is on the call. Aveda SF and San Jose are running with us today. The proof is your peers — not a case study, not a pitch deck.
Every school makes every other school smarter.
The more Aveda schools join this network, the better the AI gets — across all of you. First movers get the biggest compound advantage.
6 AI tools for enrollment & revenue growth.
Every tool we build serves 2 goals: grow your school's enrollment and generate free leads from ChatGPT and AI search.
AI Admissions Team
Every lead answered, qualified, booked — 24/7. From first touch to booked tour in under 1 minute, across web forms, ChatGPT search, and Instagram DMs.
AI CRM
Your dashboard and reports, inside your ChatGPT. Ask anything in plain English. No dashboards to learn, no filters, no staff training required. "Show me enrollment from Jan–Apr 2026."
Business Advisor
A daily morning brief at 6 AM with funnel health, today's priorities, and suggested fixes. 30 seconds with your first coffee. Your personal business consultant, every morning.
Free Leads from ChatGPT
Content optimized for Social Media and ChatGPT search. A fraction of the cost of a marketing hire. Your school ranks where your prospects now search — ChatGPT, Instagram, TikTok.
Student Placement
Graduates with businesses. Every student gets a live website, real clients, and real reviews before they graduate. Schools see 80–90% placement rates and 1,000+ Google & Yelp reviews from the Aveda network.
Personal Tutor
Every student gets an AI tutor built for licensing exam prep. Students click on anything they don't understand — instant explanation, on the spot, before they fall behind. Higher retention means more revenue per student and a better school.
Every tool serves two goals: grow your enrollment and generate free leads from ChatGPT search.
Every school that joins makes every other school smarter.
The more Aveda schools in the Zerde network, the better the agents get across all of you. First movers get the compounding advantage.
"The 3rd school to join gets 2 schools' worth of learning. The 15th gets 14.
The first movers win twice."
AI Admissions: from first touch to booked tour — in 1 minute.
Every channel, every lead, same outcome: a booked tour — automatically.
ChatGPT search
Prospect finds your school through ChatGPT. AI agent follows up instantly, qualifies, and books the tour.
Website form
Lead fills out your inquiry form. AI agent responds in seconds via SMS, qualifies, and books the tour before they close the tab.
Instagram DM
Prospect messages your school on Instagram. AI agent takes over, qualifies the lead, and books the tour — no staff intervention needed.
6 months from now.
That's not a pitch. That's what the schools in this network will look like.
The only question is whether your school is one of them.
The numbers speak.
From the Aveda schools already live on Zerde.
Industry data and Aveda network results.
Built for vocational schools.
We only work with schools. Our playbooks, AI training, and network intelligence are built for the vocational and beauty school funnel — not adapted from some generic SaaS template.
You're not buying software.
You're gaining a team.
Every Zerde engagement includes a dedicated team of human specialists who know your school, your programs, and your students — working alongside the AI every single week.
Your human specialists review every conversation weekly and push improvements proactively.
Reach your team directly. Not a ticket queue. Real people who know your school.
We're not selling you a seat count. Our team is compensated to deliver enrollment outcomes.
The most competitive prices in the market.
Free setup (save up to $5,000). 14-day free trial. Prices start at $500/mo. No annual lock-in.
For single-location schools getting started with AI admissions and enrollment growth.
- Capture + Conversion agents
- Up to 500 leads/mo
- 1 human specialist
- Bi-weekly check-ins
- Dashboard + reporting
For growing schools with active multi-program enrollment pipelines.
- All 6 AI tools (Admissions, CRM, Advisor, ChatGPT, Placement, Tutor)
- Unlimited leads
- 2 human specialists
- Weekly strategy call
- CRM integration + custom reporting
- Multi-location support
For school groups, franchises, and organizations with custom requirements.
- Everything in Pro
- Custom agent training + knowledge base
- Dedicated account executive
- Custom SLA + compliance review
- API access + custom integrations
Book a demo this week. We'll show you your school's Morning Brief with your numbers.
All plans include free setup (save up to $5,000) and a 14-day free trial. Priority setup available. No self-serve sign-up — services are subject to a signed agreement.
Frequently asked
Everything schools ask us before signing. If yours isn't here, just email us.
Do I need technical skills to use Zerde?
No technical skills are required. Zerde is a fully managed service — our team handles all the setup, configuration, and ongoing optimization. You just provide your school's information and we handle the rest.
How long does onboarding take?
Most schools are fully operational within 2 weeks. The first week covers learning your funnel, configuring your agents, and integrating with your existing tools. Week two is a supervised live run before we hand off the controls.
Is Zerde a tool or a service?
Both. Zerde is a software platform with AI agents, but it's sold as a managed service — meaning our team of human specialists works alongside the AI every week to make sure it's performing well. You get the speed of software with the accountability of an agency.
What channels do the agents work on?
Zerde agents communicate via SMS and voice. SMS is the primary channel for lead nurture and appointment follow-up. Voice support covers inbound inquiry handling. More channels coming soon.
Can you integrate with my existing CRM?
Yes. Zerde integrates with HubSpot, Airtable, and custom webhooks out of the box. If you use a different CRM, we'll evaluate it during onboarding — most systems with an API can be connected.
How do you handle TCPA compliance?
Zerde is built with TCPA compliance at its core. We require explicit opt-in consent (unchecked by default on all forms), honor STOP/HELP/CANCEL keywords immediately, and maintain consent records for every contact. We do not send messages to contacts who have not opted in.
Can you work with non-vocational schools?
Our primary focus is vocational, trade, and beauty schools — that's where our playbooks and AI training are strongest. That said, community colleges, bootcamps, and continuing education programs are a natural fit. Reach out and we'll let you know if we're a match.
What happens when a student is ready to book a tour?
The AI agent detects booking intent and offers available time slots directly in the SMS conversation. The student picks a time, the appointment is confirmed automatically, and a reminder sequence begins. Your admissions team gets a notification and sees the booking in the dashboard.
Won't my prospects hate talking to AI?
Three things to know. First: you'll lose a few. A small number of people will hang up on anything that isn't human. That's real. Own it and move on — you gain far more than you lose. Second: this isn't press-1-for-admissions. Your prospects are Gen Z. They're AI-native. They text ChatGPT more than they text their guidance counselor. They've already accepted it. Third: the world already shifted. Try calling any bank, airline, or doctor right now — you talk to AI before a human. The question is only whether your school is on the right side of that shift.
Ready to stop losing leads?
Tell us about your school. We'll reach out via text within 60 seconds and show you exactly how Zerde would work for you — no pressure, no pitch deck.
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