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Booking Platform
Bookings, handled — from first message to confirmed appointment.
DJ Reception is a booking & management platform with an AI receptionist.
-42%
Faster assignment time
99.2%
Conflict prevention
2-way sync
Google Calendar + Instagram
Full audit
Booking status visibility
Capabilities
One workflow instead of fragmented tools
A modern operational stack for intake, scheduling, communication, and accountability.
- Booking intake: Public booking links and internal quick booking with validation.
- Scheduling: Role-aware assignment and availability controls by location and service.
- Rules engine: Lead times, buffers, reminders, cancellations, and blackout windows.
- Channel sync: Calendar synchronization and social messaging support.
- Audit trail: Track status changes, ownership, and activity history.
- Billing controls: Entitlements and plan visibility for admin teams.
How it works
Three steps to a live operation
- Configure: Locations, services, availability, and team roles.
- Connect: Calendar and communication channels.
- Operate: Accept bookings, assign teams, and monitor performance.
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Operators report faster confirmations and less rework
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"Confirmations went from hours to minutes — fewer back-and-forth messages and way less manual rework." Moka, Operations Lead
"It’s finally clear who owns each booking. The team sees the same schedule, and customers get consistent answers." Danny, Owner
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