More customers are turning to AI tools like ChatGPT, Claude, Perplexity, and Google's AI-powered search results to help them choose local businesses. The question is: will your business be recommended?

In this episode, Joan Weisman introduces the concept of Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) and explains how AI is changing the way customers discover, evaluate, and choose service providers. You'll learn why clarity, consistency, and customer-focused content are becoming essential for visibility—not just in search engines, but in AI-generated recommendations as well.

If you're a local business owner who wants to stay ahead of the next wave of digital marketing, this episode will help you understand what matters now and what to do next.