Alright – so today we’ve got the honor of introducing you to Melissa Maxedon. We think you’ll enjoy our conversation, we’ve shared it below.
Alright, Melissa thanks for taking the time to share your stories and insights with us today. Let’s start with a story that highlights an important way in which your brand diverges from the industry standard.
Our specialty is offering sober rides to our small country, town, and community… In unique and unusual style, I give all the glory to God, in that I couldn’t have thought of this idea, I just purchased a limousine hearse off of a Facebook feed, and then the mission began. #ArriveAlive
Great, appreciate you sharing that with us. Before we ask you to share more of your insights, can you take a moment to introduce yourself and how you got to where you are today to our readers.
I am an entrepreneur, a self-made woman, I have worn many hats, and what I have deep passion in is holistic health and healing! I purchased a limo hearse in March of 2022 because I loved it!
On April 1st 2022, my life changed forever, I entered treatment as an alcoholic, I’m humbly grateful to say I’m am 2-years sober! WOW, It’s a Miracle!
Never Dreaming I would be Providing safe rides as a service to my community, and God, I do my best to share my testimony to those who need help in recovery 🙏
I like to say it’s God’s mission, the cars have Spirit, and we’re the willing drivers.
Now I am a growing, small town business owner, I am very proud to provide a 24/7 service offering airport rides, wine tours, rides to the doctors, concerts, weddings, you name it. We can get you there and back, servicing all of San Diego county.
Where do you think you get most of your clients from?
Honestly, Word of mouth. In a small town, Good or Bad News travels fast! Instagram and Facebook have also been fantastic. And the Ramona Chamber of Commerce.
What else should we know about how you took your side hustle and scaled it up into what it is today?
Life took control, being this is a 24/7 business, apparently the universe thought it was time to shift careers! I believe, god-guided, I now run Arrive Alive Rides full-time, and have two other side hustle jobs. 😉 I collaborate with Cheers of Ramona, a pub & help run a family business. No rest for the weak, I somehow stay motivated.💪🙏
Contact Info:
- Website: www.arrivealiverides.com
- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arrive_alive_rides?igsh=OGQ5ZDc2ODk2ZA==
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084824749640&mibextid=ZbWKwL
- Youtube: https://youtube.com/@Cadillacconfessions?si=C42JFmsFPoweOp_Q
- Other: https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/ramona-sentinel/news/story/2023-05-01/arrive-alive-provides-safe-passage-for-the-living
Image Credits
Jerry Galindo