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Is AI Killing Google? What Landscape Business Owners Actually Need to Know

Jack Jostes Episode 317

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Is AI really killing Google—or is that just noise? In this episode, Jack Jostes, CEO of Ramblin Jackson, breaks down what’s actually happening in search and what it means for landscape and snow business owners. Drawing from real data and insights from his upcoming book, Jack explains why Google is still dominating—and how AI is changing the way customers find your business.

You’ll hear what’s actually shifting with AI Overviews, why click-through rates are dropping, and how the businesses winning today are the ones showing up inside AI-generated answers. If you want to understand how to stay visible, generate leads, and future-proof your marketing, this episode will give you clarity and direction.

You’ll Learn:

  • Why AI is not killing Google—and what the data really shows
  • How AI Overviews are changing click-through rates and visibility
  • What signals AI uses to recommend local businesses
  • Why tracking “AI rankings” is a waste of time
  • How the Foundational Four drives visibility in both SEO and AI

Connect With Jack Jostes and Ramblin Jackson:

🌳 Ramblin Jackson: https://ramblinjackson.com/
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🏢 Ramblin Jackson on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/ramblinjackson/
👍 Ramblin Jackson on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/RamblinJackson/


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