What is an AI Agent? (And How It Saves You Hours Each Week)

By: Kathy Kent Toney, Chief AI Strategist & Founder at Kent Solutions

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What if you could clone yourself—but only the version that handles all the repetitive stuff you dread each week?

That's essentially what a task-based AI agent does. It's not some futuristic tool for coders—it's a practical, repeatable solution you can use today, empowering you to focus on what truly matters in your business.

And for business owners like you and me, that kind of time freedom is priceless.

From Content Chaos to Calm: My Personal Story

Not long ago, I spent an entire day each week creating content. One blog. Daily posts for my personal and company LinkedIn pages.

It didn't matter how organized I was—it drained my energy and cluttered my week. So, I built an AI agent.

I trained it to prompt me for a blog topic, a quick story, and a single stat—then it runs with the rest. This training process involves setting up the AI agent's parameters and preferences, which is a straightforward and user-friendly process.

Now? Content creation, including AI-image generation, takes me 1–2 hours instead of 6–8. That time savings isn't just about hours—it's about peace of mind, knowing that your tasks are being handled efficiently.

What Is an AI Agent?

An AI agent is a digital teammate. Not a chatbot. Not a VA. Not automation in the traditional sense. An AI agent is a step above these tools, as it is capable of learning and adapting to your specific needs and preferences.

It's an intelligent assistant trained to perform specific tasks—such as creating content, summarizing notes, or organizing outreach. Other tasks could include managing your calendar, responding to routine emails, or even analyzing data for business insights.

You teach it once—and it applies your logic over and over again. It's like hiring a super-reliable intern who never sleeps, forgets, or burns out.

Why AI Agents Save So Much Time

Repetition is the real productivity killer. Most business owners lose countless hours each week to tasks that could use streamlining—or delegated to a digital assistant.

And the data backs it up: According to Zapier's 2023 Automation Report, 74% of small business workers say they spend too much time on repetitive tasks—and nearly half say automation saves them 6+ hours every week.

AI agents go a step further. They don't just save time—they reduce mental load and free up creative energy.

You Don't Have to Figure This Out Alone

If the idea of "training an agent" sounds confusing, you're not alone. Most people don't know where to start—or which task to delegate first.

That's where I come in. In a free 30-minute consultation phone call, we'll look at:

1. What's eating up your time
2. What an AI agent could take off your plate
3. Where could you be by next week if your AI assistant handled that task?

Ready to Reclaim Your Time?

Book your free 30-minute consultation phone call to discover how an AI agent could give you back hours every single week.

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