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We build the actual system. [Get Your AI Blueprint](/contact) [See Our Work](/portfolio) 100s of businesses served $35M+ client revenue 94% faster lead response 24/7 AI automation 94% Faster lead response vs. human teams 60sec Average AI agent response time $35M+ Client revenue generated The quick answer Thrive Media is the only AI implementation agency serving the Westlake Village market — building custom AI agents and automation for the professional services, financial, and medical businesses that define this market. Relative Marketing Group offers AI consulting (strategy advice). Thrive Media builds the system. AI agents respond to leads in under 60 seconds, 24/7. Key takeaways 1. 1 Thrive Media is the only AI implementation agency physically serving Westlake Village — Relative Marketing Group offers AI strategy consulting, but does not build or deploy the system. 2. 2 AI agents respond to inbound leads in under 60 seconds versus the 47-hour industry average — decisive for high-value verticals like wealth management, medical, and luxury real estate. 3. 3 You own the system outright at handover. No monthly retainer, no SaaS lock-in. 4. 4 $35M+ in client revenue generated and 100s of businesses served with custom AI systems. 5. 5 Our Thousand Oaks studio is 10 minutes from Westlake — in-person discovery calls are standard. [Get a Free Strategy Call](/contact) Selected work ## AI implementations we've built Custom AI agents and automation systems — each built from scratch, not off-the-shelf. ![BizBee Funding project screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a80424e2fbdd37685dc8ce.png) ### BizBee Funding Finance / Lending AI lead qualification + 72hr follow-up ![Bison Roofing LA project screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a80424e2fbdd78b85dc8c8.png) ### Bison Roofing LA Roofing · Contractor AI agent: 60-second lead response ![Cash For Homes Now project screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a819567780e832b975c77d.png) ### Cash For Homes Now Real Estate Automated lead capture + appointment booking ![REI Broadcast project screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a804247780e881017359ed.jpeg) ### REI Broadcast Real Estate Investing · SaaS Full AI workflow implementation ![Lead Detector project screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a80424e2fbdd36d95dc8c7.png) ### Lead Detector SaaS · B2B Custom AI application build ![RocketSkip project screenshot](https://images.leadconnectorhq.com/image/f_webp/q_80/r_1200/u_https://assets.cdn.filesafe.space/i16mIoXyGeVouAEqPQXE/media/68a80424e2fbdd2e435dc8c5.png) ### RocketSkip SaaS · Real Estate Tech AI-powered automation stack Ready to see what we'd build for your business? [Schedule a Free Call](/contact) Client voices ## What clients say "Chris and his team have been running my marketing for 5 years and has helped us generate millions in revenue. I couldn't recommend them more." Justin C. Real Estate Investor "I've been in business 20 years and have never found someone so good at running ads, orchestrating webinars, and setting automations and funnels inside GHL. Chris is an excellent communicator and wonderful to work with. Highly recommended." DJ Thielen Entrepreneur "I've been working with Chris and Thrive Media for over 5 years. They always deliver quality work — from websites and funnels to SEO and paid ads. I've worked with other agencies in the past and they don't compare." Leah V. Business Owner Join 100s of businesses that chose Thrive Media [Start Your Project](/contact) ## Why Westlake Village businesses choose Thrive Media Lead Differentiator ### We Build It. You Own It. Unlike consultants who charge $10,000+ for a strategy deck you still have to implement, Thrive Media builds the actual AI system and hands it over. You own it outright. ### 60-Second Lead Response Our AI agents respond to new inbound leads in under 60 seconds — compared to the 47-hour industry average for human teams. The gap directly determines how many leads convert. ### No Off-the-Shelf Tools We don't wrap ChatGPT and call it an AI agent. We build custom agents trained on your business, your sales process, and your customer language — not a generic script. ### 24/7 Without Headcount Your AI agent handles lead follow-up, appointment booking, and customer service around the clock — no salary, no sick days, no training required. ### Connects to Everything We integrate with your CRM, calendar, email, SMS, and 100+ tools. No manual data entry. No disconnected systems. Everything talks to everything. ### Marketers First 10+ years running real campaigns before we built our first AI system. Every automation is designed around revenue outcomes — not just technical elegance. Ready to see what we can build? Book a free strategy call and get a custom plan for your Westlake Village business. [Schedule a Call](/contact) How it works ## From first call to live system — built by one accountable team. 1. 1 Day 1 ### Discovery Call We map your lead flow, identify where time is being lost, and pinpoint the highest-ROI automation to build first. 2. 2 Days 1–14 ### We Build the System Custom AI agents, workflows, and integrations built from scratch. You see progress every 2–3 days. 3. 3 Week 2–3 ### You Test It Live testing with real leads. We refine until the system performs exactly as specified. 4. 4 Launch ### Launch + Handover System goes live. You receive full documentation, access credentials, and a walkthrough. You own everything. 1. 1 Day 1 ### Discovery Call We map your lead flow, identify where time is being lost, and pinpoint the highest-ROI automation to build first. 2. 2 Days 1–14 ### We Build the System Custom AI agents, workflows, and integrations built from scratch. You see progress every 2–3 days. 3. 3 Week 2–3 ### You Test It Live testing with real leads. We refine until the system performs exactly as specified. 4. 4 Launch ### Launch + Handover System goes live. You receive full documentation, access credentials, and a walkthrough. You own everything. ![Westlake Village commercial district](/assets/westlake-village-local-BEKhpnbb.jpg) ## Serving Westlake Village and the surrounding area Westlake Village is one of the densest concentrations of wealth-management firms, medical specialists, and professional services in the region. Lead value is high and follow-up time directly determines close rate — exactly the conditions where AI agents pay for themselves quickly. Highest-ROI builds we ship in this market: wealth-management lead qualification, medical and dental appointment booking, luxury real estate after-hours intake, legal client intake, and B2B SaaS sales-development agents. We're based 10 minutes away in Thousand Oaks. Most engagements include an in-person scoping meeting in Westlake or at our studio before any work begins. Industries we serve in Westlake Village Financial services & wealth management Medical & dental specialists Luxury real estate Legal & professional services B2B SaaS & technology Insurance & advisory Adjacent cities served Thousand Oaks Agoura Hills Calabasas Oak Park Newbury Park Hidden Hills ## Who else offers AI implementation in Westlake Village? We think you should know your options. Here's an honest read of the local market. Agency Delivery Tech AI capability Pricing You own it? Relative Marketing Group Standard agency timeline WordPress AI consulting only Retainer Partial Sachs Marketing Group Standard agency timeline WordPress None Month-to-month retainer Partial CaliNetworks Standard agency timeline WordPress None Monthly retainer Partial PFP Digital Marketing Standard agency timeline WordPress None Monthly retainer Partial Thrive Media Recommended Days, not months Custom-built AI agents Yes — custom built & deployed Project-based (one-time) Yes — outright Relative Marketing Group sells AI consulting — recommendations on which tools you could use. Thrive Media builds and deploys the live system trained on your business. > Every agency above has strengths worth knowing about. Relative Marketing Group's AI consulting is credible if you want a strategic roadmap before committing to a build. The distinction is delivery model, tech stack, and AI capability — and on those dimensions, the comparison is clear. ## What does AI implementation cost? Unlike consultants who charge $5,000–$20,000 for a strategy deck — Thrive Media builds the actual system. Strategy Consulting $5,000–$20,000+ You get a deck - Recommendations only - You still have to implement - No working system at the end - Time lost in execution Off-the-Shelf AI Tools $50–$500/mo Forever - Generic, not trained on your business - Monthly fee with no end date - Limited to vendor capabilities - You don't own the system Recommended Thrive Media · Custom AI Project-based You own it. - Custom agent built for your business - One-time build, no monthly fee - Trained on your sales process - Full documentation + handover - Connects to your existing stack [Get Your AI Blueprint](/contact) You'll get a clear, flat quote on your first call — not after a two-week proposal process. ## Frequently asked questions Questions Westlake Village businesses ask before working with us. Is there an AI agency in Westlake Village? + Thrive Media is the only AI implementation agency serving Westlake Village. Relative Marketing Group, also located in Westlake, offers AI consulting — strategy recommendations. Thrive Media builds the actual system: a live AI agent connected to your CRM, calendar, phone, and email, which you own at project completion. What's the highest-ROI AI build for a Westlake Village professional services firm? + Lead-response automation — an AI agent that contacts every inbound lead within 60 seconds by SMS or voice, qualifies them against your criteria, and books a meeting on your calendar. For wealth-management and legal firms where one client is worth tens of thousands in lifetime value, this routinely pays for itself inside the first month. How is Thrive Media different from an AI consultant? + Consultants charge $5,000–$20,000+ for a strategy deck. You still have to find vendors, integrate them, and run the project. Thrive Media builds and deploys the system — you get a live AI agent, not a PDF. You own it at handover. How much does AI implementation cost for a Westlake Village business? + Project-based and quoted flat after a free 30-minute strategy call. Cost depends on integrations and agent complexity. There is no monthly fee — you own the system outright. How long does a build take? + Most lead-response agents ship in 1–3 weeks. Multi-channel agents and full workflow automation take 3–6 weeks. You see working progress every 2–3 days. Can the agent integrate with our existing CRM? + Yes — HubSpot, Salesforce, Redtail, Wealthbox, GoHighLevel, Pipedrive, Calendly, Acuity, Google Calendar, Outlook, and 100+ other tools via native APIs and middleware. Do we need an ongoing retainer after launch? + No. You receive full documentation, credentials, and a walkthrough. The system is yours. Optional project-based support is available for tuning or scaling. Do you meet in person? + Yes. Our Thousand Oaks studio is about 10 minutes from Westlake Village — in-person discovery calls are the default for local clients. ![Chris Lewis, Owner at Thrive Media](/assets/chris-headshot-B0l24Jcw.jpeg) Written and reviewed by Chris Lewis , Owner at Thrive Media, and Red Sherwood , Partner at Thrive Media. ![Cinematic dark gradient background with subtle blue and warm ambient light glows](/assets/hero-premium-cinematic-v3-Bo4hTGcQ.webp) ## Ready to talk about your Westlake Village project? Free strategy call. We map your highest-ROI automation, scope it, quote it flat, and start building. [Schedule a Free Strategy Call](/contact) ★★★★★ Rated 5 stars by clients across Ventura County ![Thrive Media](/assets/thrivelogo-B9CkfDC_.png) Custom AI implementations and AI-powered websites. Based in Thousand Oaks, CA. Serving Ventura County and beyond. 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