During COVID, the company I worked for stopped providing leads.
I was left with a choice — sit and wait, or take control. I chose
the second option and spent over $60,000 of my own money generating
leads just to keep working.
At the same time, I couldn't step foot inside people's homes.
Every single call became critical. I learned firsthand how expensive
a missed call really is — not just in lost revenue, but in the quiet
frustration of watching opportunity slip away while you're already
stretched thin.
That experience stayed with me. I also saw something bigger happening.
Technology was — and still is — rapidly changing the way people work.
Some of it helps. A lot of it feels like it's trying to replace people.
I didn't want to build something that took jobs away from service businesses.
I wanted to build something that protected them.
That's why Arise and Shine Media exists.
Our 24/7 AI receptionist isn't designed to replace your team.
It's designed to support them. When your receptionist is busy,
offline, or simply can't answer, Skyler steps in so no call goes
unanswered and no opportunity is lost.
You're a service business — not a tech company. We handle the
technology so you can stay focused on the work you love.
— Ryan Lortz
Founder, Arise and Shine Media
