--- title: "About Thrive Media | AI Implementation Agency in Thousand Oaks, CA" description: "Thrive Media is a project-based AI implementation agency in Thousand Oaks, CA. Founded by Chris Lewis and Red Sherwood. 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Built for Business. Thrive Media is a project-based AI implementation agency in Thousand Oaks, CA — building custom AI agents, automated workflows, and high-converting websites that **save time, convert more leads, and scale faster.** [Schedule Strategy Call](/contact)[Take the Free AI Audit](/audit) Founded 2019 Thousand Oaks, CA Project-based — no retainer Documented Results ## 10+ years compounding into real numbers. $35M+ Client Revenue Generated 4.2x Average ROAS 72hrs Website Delivery Who We Are Thrive Media is a project-based AI implementation and web design agency founded and operated by **Chris Lewis (Owner)** and **Red Sherwood (Partner)** in Thousand Oaks, California. Thrive Media builds custom AI agents, automated workflows, AI-powered applications, and custom AI websites for small and mid-size businesses — with no retainers, no templates, and no WordPress. Projects are delivered in 72 hours for websites and 1–3 weeks for AI implementations. Thrive Media has generated $35M+ in attributable client revenue. Thrive Media is based in Thousand Oaks and serves clients across Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Southern California, and nationally. ![](/assets/hero-premium-cinematic-v3-Bo4hTGcQ.webp) The Founders ## Two partners. Every project. Thrive Media was founded and is operated by two partners working directly on every project — no account managers, no junior handoffs. ![Chris Lewis, Owner at Thrive Media](/assets/chris-headshot-B0l24Jcw.jpeg) ### Chris Lewis Owner Chris Lewis has spent 10+ years in performance marketing — building and scaling lead-generation systems for service businesses across home services, medical, legal, and professional services. He founded Thrive Media in 2019 to bridge the gap between marketing strategy and live, working technology. Today he leads AI implementation, conversion architecture, and revenue marketing for every Thrive Media client. ![Red Sherwood, Partner at Thrive Media](/assets/red_headshot-Cfl-1qo_.jpeg) ### Red Sherwood Partner Red Sherwood is Partner at Thrive Media, leading client strategy, project delivery, and creative direction across every build. He partners with Chris on every engagement to ensure each AI implementation ships on time and produces measurable revenue. ![](/assets/hero-premium-cinematic-v3-Bo4hTGcQ.webp) How We Operate ## Four principles. Zero exceptions. The operating principles behind every Thrive Media engagement — from kickoff call to launched system. 01 ### Strategy Before Software Every engagement starts with the business problem — not the tool. We diagnose the bottleneck first, then choose the smallest piece of tech that solves it. 02 ### Marketing-Grade Engineering Our builds are engineered for conversion, not just function. Every agent, workflow, and site is wired to produce measurable revenue. 03 ### Two Founders, Every Project No account managers, no junior handoffs. Chris and Red work directly on your engagement from kickoff through launch. 04 ### Ship in Days, Not Quarters Websites in 72 hours. AI implementations in 1–3 weeks. We move at the speed of business, not enterprise procurement. By The Numbers ## Documented results. No vanity metrics. Numbers tracked across Thrive Media's portfolio — attributable, measurable, repeatable. $35M+ Client revenue generated by Thrive Media 72hrs Thrive Media's standard website delivery time 4.2x Average ROAS on Thrive Media Facebook campaigns 94% Faster lead response with Thrive Media AI agents vs. human teams $1,500 Thrive Media starting price for a custom AI website What We Build ## Six services. Zero retainers. Every engagement is scoped, priced, and delivered as a project — you own the outcome. [ ### Custom AI Agents Thrive Media builds custom AI agents that respond to leads in under 60 seconds, 24/7. Learn more ](/services/custom-ai-agents)[ ### Custom AI Workflows Thrive Media builds automated workflows that replace repetitive operational tasks across your business. Learn more ](/services/custom-ai-workflows)[ ### Custom AI Applications Thrive Media delivers internal AI applications and customer-facing tools tailored to your operation. Learn more ](/services/custom-ai-applications)[ ### Custom AI Websites Thrive Media delivers custom AI-powered websites in 72 hours — no templates, no WordPress, no retainer. Learn more ](/custom-websites)[ ### Facebook & Instagram Ads Thrive Media runs Facebook and Instagram campaigns averaging 4.2x return on ad spend. Learn more ](/services/facebook-ads)[ ### SEO & AEO Thrive Media builds the SEO and AI-search visibility your site needs to be found, cited, and trusted. Learn more ](/services/seo-aeo) Why We Exist ## Most small businesses don't lose leads to bad marketing — they lose them to slow follow-up. Thrive Media was built on a single observation: most small businesses lose leads not because of bad marketing, but because of slow follow-up and outdated technology. Thrive Media solves both — by building the website that earns the lead and the AI system that responds to it in under 60 seconds. Where We Are ## Thousand Oaks, California. Thrive Media is based in Thousand Oaks and serves clients across Ventura County, Los Angeles County, Southern California, and nationally. We work with local clients in person and remote clients over video. 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