
AI search and AI overviews are quietly stealing your traffic, leads, and authority — even if you’ve done “all the right” SEO.In this episode, I break down three powerful takeaways every serious business owner needs to hear to stay visible in the AI search era.
If you’re a doctor, local business owner, agency, or Christian entrepreneur who’s seeing traffic drop and has no idea why… this is for you.2. What You’ll Learn / HighlightsIn this episode of The Forge Podcast, you’ll discover:Why AI search and Google AI Overviews are terminating up to 60%+ of clicks before they ever reach your websiteThe brutal reason “good SEO” no longer guarantees you’ll show up in AI overviews or ChatGPTHow to quickly check if your brand is even in the AI conversation (and what to do if you’re invisible)The difference between ranking for a few days vs. building durable AI search visibility that actually lastsWhy one focused offer or “one thing” (your burger/chicken strips) will scale you faster than 10 scattered ideasHow Christian entrepreneurs inside E Forge quoted and invoiced over $400,000 in 2 hours using clarity + high-leverage environmentsWhy you don’t need another course or idea — you need aligned execution on what you already know3. Chapters (Timestamps)00:00 – Intro: 3 takeaways every serious business owner needs00:22 – How AI search & AI overviews are killing traditional SEO traffic01:04 – Real doctor example: ranking on Google but invisible in AI02:20 – “Are you even in the conversation?” (the AI termination problem)05:09 – Takeaway #1: Why SEO ≠ AI search anymore07:19 – Takeaway #2: Ranking fast vs. staying visible long-term in AI10:23 – Takeaway #3: The “one thing” offer (In-N-Out, Raising Cane’s, and you)13:28 – Inside E Forge: $400k quoted in 2 hours & what made it possible15:23 – You don’t need more info, you need aligned execution17:11 – Legacy, impact, and your next step as a leader