Today we’d like to introduce you to Melissa Maxedon.
Hi Melissa, thanks for sharing your story with us. To start, maybe you can tell our readers some of your backstory.
I give all the glory to god! I bought the 94′ Cadillac Hearse because it was Amazing, low miles, and could fit a whole Damn Fam’! Lol in Aug of 2022, my son said, “Mom why aren’t you making money with that thing” & Arrive Alive Rides came to life overnight! I am a Humble Sober Grateful alcoholic, trying to do God’s will, the purpose for me, simply. I want to bring Holistic Health & Healing to the world & I Guess I’m Driving my way to the Healing Ranch providing the Space for this Grandiose Dream… I Am Beyond Blessed 🙏
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
There’s something magical about turning one Cadillac into five in less than a year!!! WOWEE, there’s something about it that feels supernatural…. The amount of energy it takes to run a 24/7 business is a lot, but there is downtime. That has to be used wisely for naps so that I’m always ready to go in the case that drivers, as independent contractors, can’t be ready in time. Challenging not to be able to afford to hire someone hourly, but as we grow, I have faith, and if there’s a kink, we iron it out, in anything and especially a new business there will be some challenges and some learning curves… This is How We Grow 🙏
Great, so let’s talk business. Can you tell our readers more about what you do and what you think sets you apart from others?
We Are a 24/7 unique ride service, better than taxi better than uber… We have 2 Hearse’s that are built into limousines, benches, maximum comfort *picnic basket & Beverages & mini bar included.
Whether you need a ride home from the bar, is the God’s work in it, a trip to the airport a birthday party for your 11-year-old, a brunch celebration on Mother’s Day, or a simple ride to the Dr., we got you covered in unique traveling fashion! Everyone is VIP with US… Sit Back, Relax & Take “Thee Ride of Your LIFE…
PS We will jump your car and bring you gas for cheaper. 😉
Risk-taking is a topic that people have widely differing views on – we’d love to hear your thoughts.
Any new big adventure, you have to take a RISK! There wasn’t much risk involved until the phone started ringing more & more. And realizing and knowing some people will not get in Hearse, I needed an SUV. So, on the risky hunt, I went define perfect certified used SUV with a kick-ass AC… Well, we ended up with 2, yikes! BUT Also Needed. As the business flows in the right direction, now I have a rental, the beautiful Cadillac xt5 on turo. I maximize and hustle every angle I can to make money on these Vehicles, and they are my pride & joy #CaddiesRuletheeRoad
Pricing:
- Short ride start at $20
- Hourly $100
- 5-hour Celebration package $375
Contact Info:
- Website: www.arrivealiverides.com
- Instagram: https://instagram.com/arrive_alive_rides
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100084824749640&mibextid=ZbWKwL
Image Credits
Sherman Poulsen
