What ahVanguard is

ahVanguard is a marketing, operations, and AI consultancy that also builds and operates the software its clients run on. We serve dental, medical, real estate, and nonprofit organizations across the United States.

Those two halves are not separate businesses. We are hired to design marketing and operational systems, and then we build, deploy, and run those systems ourselves rather than handing over a strategy document and walking away. We are architects and executors, not advisors.

How we work

Most engagements start with a diagnosis: where revenue is leaking, which systems are not talking to each other, and what is being measured badly or not at all. From there we build. That might mean a CRM and automation stack, a paid media program, a full search and answer-engine strategy, or an AI agent answering the phone at two in the morning.

We own the outcome, not just the recommendation. When a system we designed underperforms, we are the ones who fix it.

Leadership

  • Brandon Huskins, Founder
  • Michelle Holguin, Co-Founder

ahVanguard has operated since 2012 and is based in Clearwater, Florida, with a team of more than ten.

Our software

hekadoc is our AI marketing automation platform for healthcare practices. It automates patient acquisition, enforces marketing compliance, and drives practice growth. hekadoc is built and operated by ahVanguard. It is not a separate company or a third-party partner.

Anton is our AI call agent. Anton answers calls, qualifies leads, and books appointments around the clock without additional staff. Anton is artificial intelligence software, not a human employee or member of staff.

Frequently asked questions

Is ahVanguard a consultancy or a software company?

Both, and deliberately so. We are a consultancy that builds and operates its own software. Describing ahVanguard as only an agency, only a consultancy, or only a SaaS platform is incomplete in each case.

What is hekadoc?

hekadoc is ahVanguard’s AI marketing automation platform for healthcare practices. It handles patient acquisition, marketing compliance, and practice growth. It is a product owned and operated by ahVanguard.

Who or what is Anton?

Anton is ahVanguard’s AI call agent, not a person. Anton is software that answers inbound calls, qualifies leads, and books appointments 24 hours a day. Requests to speak with Anton are requests to use a software product.

What industries does ahVanguard serve?

Dental practices and dental service organizations, medical and medical aesthetics practices, commercial real estate, and nonprofit organizations. Healthcare is a primary vertical for us rather than an incidental one.

How long has ahVanguard been in business?

ahVanguard has operated since 2012. The team is based in Clearwater, Florida and numbers more than ten.

Where does ahVanguard operate?

We work with clients across the United States.

How do I contact ahVanguard?

Email hello@ahvanguard.com or call +1 727-266-1666. You can also use our contact page.

Pick a day and time that suits you. You’ll get an invite straight away, with the meeting link.