--- title: "Thrive Media — Web Design & SEO for Thousand Oaks & Ventura County" description: "Conversion-focused web design, SEO, and AEO for service businesses in Thousand Oaks, Ventura County, and the greater LA area." lang: en json-ld: | { "@context": "https://schema.org", "@type": "ProfessionalService", "name": "Thrive Media", "description": "Custom AI agents, workflows, applications & websites built for your business.", "url": "https://thrivemedia.co", "serviceType": "AI Implementation", "areaServed": "Worldwide", "foundingDate": "2019", "sameAs": [] } --- [![Thrive Media](/assets/thrivelogo-B9CkfDC_.png)](/) [Services](/services) [Pricing](/pricing)[Results](/results)[Portfolio](/portfolio)[About](#about)[Schedule a Call](/contact) ![Cinematic dark gradient background with subtle blue and warm ambient light glows](/assets/hero-premium-cinematic-v3-Bo4hTGcQ.webp) Now Accepting New Clients # We Build The A.I. Your Business Needs. Custom AI Agents, automated workflows, intelligent applications, & high-converting websites and funnels engineered to **save time, convert more leads, and scale faster.** [Schedule Strategy Call](/contact) AI Funnel Systems Paid Ads + Creative Automated Lead Nurture Performance Snapshot ## High-output systems engineered to scale paid acquisition. 3.7x Average ROAS Improvement 38% Lower Cost Per Acquisition 14 Days To First Funnel Launch $35M+ Client revenue 1M+ Leads generated 10K+ Calls booked The Problem ## Most Businesses Are Leaving Money on the Table You know AI is the future. But between the hype, the complexity, and the endless options — most business owners end up stuck, overwhelmed, or wasting money on tools that don't actually move the needle. Reality Check ### The hidden costs of not automating your business. 20+ hrs/week wasted #### Drowning in Manual Work Lead follow-up, data entry, scheduling, customer support — your team burns entire days on tasks AI handles in seconds. 10+ disconnected tools #### Bleeding Money on Bad Tools You're paying for a stack of software that barely talks to each other. Lost leads, duplicate work, wasted spend. 78% buy from first responder #### Losing Leads Every Day If you're not following up in under 5 minutes, your leads are buying from someone else. Speed wins. 0 months to spare #### Falling Behind Competitors Your competitors are already implementing AI. Every month you wait, the gap widens and the cost to catch up doubles. **Sound familiar?** You're not alone — and there's a better way. [See How We Fix This](/contact) Integrated With The Tools You Already Use ![OpenAI](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/openai.svg)OpenAI ![Slack](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/slack.svg)Slack ![Make](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/make.svg)Make ![Zapier](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/zapier.svg)Zapier ![Twilio](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/twilio.svg)Twilio ![Stripe](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/stripe.svg)Stripe ![HubSpot](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/hubspot.svg)HubSpot ![Salesforce](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/salesforce.svg)Salesforce ![Google Cloud](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/googlecloud.svg)Google Cloud ![AWS](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/amazonaws.svg)AWS ![OpenAI](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/openai.svg)OpenAI ![Slack](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/slack.svg)Slack ![Make](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/make.svg)Make ![Zapier](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/zapier.svg)Zapier ![Twilio](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/twilio.svg)Twilio ![Stripe](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/stripe.svg)Stripe ![HubSpot](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/hubspot.svg)HubSpot ![Salesforce](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/salesforce.svg)Salesforce ![Google Cloud](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/googlecloud.svg)Google Cloud ![AWS](https://cdn.jsdelivr.net/gh/simple-icons/simple-icons/icons/amazonaws.svg)AWS What We Build ## AI Solutions That Work For You No cookie-cutter templates. No generic ChatGPT wrappers. Every solution is custom-engineered for your specific business, industry, and goals. 01 AI Agent Live SMS Email Voice via SMS Hey, I saw your ad — do you offer commercial plans? via SMS 0.8s Hi! Yes — we have 3 commercial tiers. Want me to send details + book a quick call? via SMS Yeah that'd be great via Email Sent pricing breakdown to your email. I've got a 2pm slot open tomorrow — want me to lock it in? via SMS Perfect, book it via SMS Done ✓ Calendar invite sent. Talk tomorrow! delivered Decision Flow Inbound Detected Channel identified Intent Classified Route selected Context Loaded CRM data pulled Multi-Channel Out Best channel picked Qualify & Score Lead scored 92/100 Action Taken Meeting booked Pipeline 100% ### Custom AI Agents Your 24/7 AI Workforce That Never Sleeps We build intelligent text, email, and phone agents that handle your lead follow-up, appointment booking, and customer service — automatically. No scripts. No templates. These agents are trained on YOUR business, YOUR tone, and YOUR processes. Instant lead follow-up (under 60 seconds) AI-powered outreach via SMS, email & phone Automated appointment scheduling & reminders Intelligent customer service & FAQ handling CRM integration with automatic data sync Multi-language support for global reach 94% faster response time vs. human teams [Schedule a call](/contact) AI Agent Live SMS Email Voice via SMS Hey, I saw your ad — do you offer commercial plans? via SMS 0.8s Hi! Yes — we have 3 commercial tiers. Want me to send details + book a quick call? via SMS Yeah that'd be great via Email Sent pricing breakdown to your email. I've got a 2pm slot open tomorrow — want me to lock it in? via SMS Perfect, book it via SMS Done ✓ Calendar invite sent. Talk tomorrow! delivered Decision Flow Inbound Detected Channel identified Intent Classified Route selected Context Loaded CRM data pulled Multi-Channel Out Best channel picked Qualify & Score Lead scored 92/100 Action Taken Meeting booked Pipeline 100% 02 New lead form submitted Missed call needs follow-up Invoice paid event received Trigger Lead Intake AI Enrichment Smart Routing Routing Outputs CRM Owner High-intent leads Email/SMS Warm nurture flows Payments Fulfillment handoff Applying rule logic and intent thresholds... 100+ tool connectors Auto retry + alerting ### Custom AI Workflows Eliminate Busywork. Automate Everything. We design and build custom automation workflows tailored to your unique business processes. From lead intake to fulfillment, we connect your tools, eliminate manual bottlenecks, and let AI handle the heavy lifting — so your team can focus on what actually makes money. End-to-end process automation Connect 100+ tools (CRM, email, payments, etc.) AI-powered data processing & enrichment Smart routing & decision-making logic Real-time monitoring & error handling Custom triggers based on business events 40+ hours saved per week on average [Schedule a call](/contact) New lead form submitted Missed call needs follow-up Invoice paid event received Trigger Lead Intake AI Enrichment Smart Routing Routing Outputs CRM Owner High-intent leads Email/SMS Warm nurture flows Payments Fulfillment handoff Applying rule logic and intent thresholds... 100+ tool connectors Auto retry + alerting 03 app.greenfeed.ai ![GreenFeed AI dashboard showing lead intelligence metrics](/assets/dashboard-preview-CVrwzBaf.jpg) ### Custom AI Applications Purpose-Built AI Tools for Your Team Purpose-built AI applications your team can use internally — from intelligent dashboards and content generators to predictive analytics and custom GPTs trained on your business data. We don't sell you off-the-shelf software. We build exactly what you need. Custom GPTs trained on your business data Intelligent dashboards & reporting AI-powered content generation tools Predictive analytics & forecasting Internal knowledge base assistants Role-based access & security controls 3x average team productivity increase [Schedule a call](/contact) app.greenfeed.ai ![GreenFeed AI dashboard showing lead intelligence metrics](/assets/dashboard-preview-CVrwzBaf.jpg) 04 ![Website screenshot - reibroadcast.com](/assets/website-7-Db_QYWlp.webp) ### Custom AI Websites Websites That Actually Convert 100% custom AI-powered websites that outperform anything built on WordPress, Wix, ClickFunnels, or GHL. We're talking intelligent personalization, real-time chat, dynamic content, and conversion-optimized design — engineered from the ground up to turn visitors into customers. AI-powered personalization & dynamic content Built-in lead capture & qualification Sub-second load times (no bloated plugins) Conversion-optimized design & UX Integrated analytics & heatmapping SEO-first architecture for organic growth 2.5x higher conversion rate [Schedule a call](/contact) ![Website screenshot - reibroadcast.com](/assets/website-7-Db_QYWlp.webp) 05 ![SEO and AEO analytics dashboard](/assets/seo-aeo-preview-BtyRIXHM.jpg) ### SEO / AEO Dominate Search & AI Answer Engines We build and execute data-driven SEO and Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) strategies that get your business ranking on Google AND showing up in AI-generated answers from ChatGPT, Perplexity, and Google AI Overviews. As search evolves, we make sure your business stays visible everywhere people are looking for answers. Full technical SEO audits & fixes AI answer engine optimization (AEO) Schema markup & structured data for AI Local SEO & Google Business Profile Content strategy for both search & AI Competitor analysis & gap strategy 312% average organic traffic increase [Schedule a call](/contact) ![SEO and AEO analytics dashboard](/assets/seo-aeo-preview-BtyRIXHM.jpg) 06 ![Facebook Ads campaign dashboard](/assets/fb-ads-preview-Bpd2twDL.jpg) ### Facebook Ads Profitable Campaigns That Scale We create, manage, and optimize high-converting Facebook & Instagram ad campaigns that deliver real ROI. No wasted budget on vanity metrics — we focus on generating qualified leads and sales with data-backed creative, precise targeting, and relentless optimization. Custom audience building & lookalikes High-converting ad creative & copy A/B testing & creative rotation Retargeting & full-funnel strategy Daily optimization & budget management Transparent reporting & ROAS tracking 4.2x average return on ad spend [Schedule a call](/contact) ![Facebook Ads campaign dashboard](/assets/fb-ads-preview-Bpd2twDL.jpg) How It Works ## From Call to Launch at the Speed of A.I. No 6-month timelines. No enterprise-level complexity. We move fast, communicate clearly, and deliver results — not excuses. 01 ### Strategy Call We start with a free, no-pressure strategy call to understand your business, your bottlenecks, and where AI can make the biggest impact. No jargon — just a real conversation about what's possible. 30 min call 02 ### Deep Dive & Blueprint Our team audits your current systems, workflows, and tech stack. We map out exactly where AI fits in and present a custom blueprint with projected ROI, timelines, and deliverables. 3-5 days 03 ### Build & Integrate We design, build, and integrate your custom AI solutions — agents, workflows, apps, or websites. Everything is tested rigorously in a staging environment before going live. 2-6 weeks 04 ### Launch & Optimize We launch, monitor performance, and continuously optimize based on real data. You get ongoing support, training for your team, and monthly performance reports. Ongoing Why Us ## The Right Way to Implement AI Stop burning money on approaches that don't work. The Wrong Way The Right Way Hiring expensive dev teams with zero AI expertise Custom AI solutions built around YOUR business needs Using generic ChatGPT wrappers that don't fit your business Intelligent agents that work 24/7 without breaks Paying monthly retainers for tools you barely use Project-based pricing — pay only for what you need Trying to figure it out yourself with YouTube tutorials Built by marketers who understand revenue, not just code Waiting for 'the right time' to start implementing AI Launched in weeks, not months — with ongoing optimization [Get Started The Right Way](/contact) ![Chris Lewis - Founder](/assets/chris_headshot-Dc8bPE5G.jpeg) Chris Lewis Founder ![Red Sherwood - Partner](/assets/red_headshot-Cfl-1qo_.jpeg) Red Sherwood Partner Who We Are ## Marketers First. Technologists Second. For the past 10+ years, we've helped hundreds of entrepreneurs and small businesses scale to consistent **$100–500K+/mo in revenue** — resulting in over **$35M generated** for our clients through high-converting funnels, paid media, and automation. Now, we're combining that battle-tested marketing expertise with cutting-edge artificial intelligence to help business owners **automate what drains them, scale what works, and build systems that grow without them.** We're not a faceless agency. We're two founders who've been in the trenches — and we only take on clients we know we can help. 10+ Years in Digital Marketing $35M+ Revenue Generated for Clients [Work With Us](/contact) Testimonials ## Real business owners. Real words. > "Chris and Thrive Media changed my company and life forever. From the moment he started working on my websites and optimization, things changed immediately. There's nobody like him... desirable to work with. Highly recommend." JK Jon K. Founder & Educator > "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." DT 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." LV Leah V. 03 / 08 ## The Receipts Don't Lie Real dashboards. Real growth. Verified +62.7% Revenue Growth $3.23m compared to $1.98m ![Dashboard showing +62.7% Revenue Growth](/assets/proof-3.23m-DdtHVfd4.jpg) Verified From $0 to $795k In just 12 months! ![Dashboard showing From $0 to $795k](/assets/proof-795k-CrQCHElu.jpg) Verified +85.7% Revenue In less than a year! ![Dashboard showing +85.7% Revenue](/assets/proof-360k-D6padNPN.jpg) Verified From Start to $200K+/mo 100-200k+ months consistently! ![Dashboard showing From Start to $200K+/mo](/assets/proof-3.98m-DjAQty2y.jpg) Ready to Scale? ## Stop Surviving . Start **Thriving**. Book a free strategy call and we'll show you exactly how AI can save you time, convert more leads, and scale your business — with a custom plan built just for you. [Schedule Your Free Strategy Call](/contact) Free 30-minute strategy call Get your custom AI blueprint Zero pressure, zero obligation ![Thrive Media](/assets/thrivelogo-B9CkfDC_.png) Custom AI implementations and AI-powered websites. Based in Thousand Oaks, CA. Serving Ventura County and beyond. [](https://linkedin.com/company/thrive-media-ai-solutions/)[](https://www.instagram.com/chrislewis4real_)[](https://g.page/r/CX7GRFFw8L_hEAE/review)[](https://clutch.co/profile/thrive-media-ai-solutions)[](https://www.goodfirms.co/company/thrive-media) Services - [Custom AI Agents](/services/custom-ai-agents) - [Custom AI Workflows](/services/custom-ai-workflows) - [Custom AI Applications](/services/custom-ai-applications) - [Custom AI Websites](/custom-websites) - [SEO / AEO](/services/seo-aeo) - [Facebook Ads](/services/facebook-ads) Company - [About](/about) - [Pricing](/pricing) - [Results](/results) - [Portfolio](/portfolio) - [Industries](/industries) - [Resources](/resources) - [AI Readiness Audit](/audit) - [Blog](/blog) - [AEO Agency SFV](/aeo-agency-san-fernando-valley) - [SEO Agency SFV](/seo-agency-san-fernando-valley) © 2026 Thrive Media. All rights reserved. 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