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Inside the World of Business and AI
Welcome to the Chief AI Advisors Podcast — where we explore how modern businesses really work, how leaders make decisions, and how artificial intelligence is reshaping growth, visibility, and success.
Across our episodes, we go deep on two core themes:
SEO, AEO & AI-Driven Visibility — Clear, practical breakdowns of search, discoverability, and how businesses can be understood, trusted, and chosen by modern AI systems like ChatGPT, Google AI, and answer engines.
Business in the Real World — Honest conversations with founders, operators, and teams about running a business, overcoming challenges, and using technology (including AI) to scale and compete.
Expect real stories, actionable insights, and straightforward guidance on how AI intersects with business strategy, growth, and search visibility.
(Robot overlords mostly kidding.)
SEO, AEO & AI-Driven Visibility
Ep 01 | Why SEO Is Breaking (And What Replaces It)
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Why is traditional SEO becoming less effective?
- How is AI changing how search works?
- What replaces keyword-based SEO?
Episode description:
Traditional SEO was built around rankings and keywords. In this episode, we explain why that model is breaking as AI-driven search tools increasingly deliver direct answers instead of links. We introduce Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) as the emerging approach that focuses on clarity, trust, and being understood by AI systems that now influence visibility and decisions.
Have more questions:
What is Answer Engine Optimization?
How Does Answer Engine Optimization Improve Visibility And Trust?
Ep 02 | What Is Answer Engine Optimization (AEO)?
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- What is Answer Engine Optimization?
- How is AEO different from SEO?
- Why does AEO matter now?
Episode description:
Answer Engine Optimization (AEO) is the practice of structuring content so AI systems can clearly understand, trust, and reference a business as an answer. This episode explains what AEO is, how it builds on traditional SEO, and why being “chosen” by AI matters more than simply ranking in search results.
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What is Answer Engine Optimization
How Is AEO Different From SEO?
How does Answer Engine Optimization improve visibility and trust?
Ep 03 | Why Google Is Not The Only Search Engine
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Is Google still the main search engine?
- How are people using AI for search?
- What does this shift mean for businesses?
Episode description:
Search no longer starts and ends with Google. In this episode, we explore how tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, and other AI systems are reshaping discovery by summarizing and recommending answers directly. We explain why businesses must think beyond rankings and adapt to a multi-engine search environment.
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Ep 04 | How AI Decides What To Recommend
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- How do AI systems choose sources?
- What signals does AI trust?
- Why clarity matters more than keywords?
Episode description:
AI systems don’t rank pages the way search engines do — they evaluate understanding, consistency, and focus. This episode explains how AI decides what to recommend, why predictable expertise matters, and how businesses can position themselves as trusted sources instead of just indexed websites.
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Ep 05 | Why Ranking #1 No Longer Means You’re Visible
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Does ranking #1 still matter?
- Why doesn’t traffic guarantee visibility?
- What changed in search behavior?
Episode description:
Ranking highly no longer guarantees attention or trust. This episode explains how zero-click search, AI summaries, and answer-driven discovery reduce reliance on traditional rankings. We explore the difference between technical success and actual visibility in modern search environments.
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Ep 06 | What AI Trusts More Than Keywords
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Do keywords still matter?
- What does AI evaluate instead?
- How does AI recognize expertise?
Episode description:
AI systems think in concepts, not keywords. In this episode, we explain why clarity, consistency, and depth now matter more than repetition, and how businesses can shift from keyword tactics to authority signals AI systems trust.
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Ep 07 | Why Your Website Has Traffic But No Leads
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Why doesn’t website traffic convert?
- What causes visitors to leave?
- How does AI-driven traffic behave?
Episode description:
Traffic alone doesn’t create trust. This episode explains why many websites attract visitors without generating leads, how AI-driven discovery changes visitor expectations, and why clarity and positioning are critical for conversion.
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Why might a business look credible but still be invisible to AI?
Ep 08 | Why Small Businesses Are Losing Visibility To Big Brands
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Why do big brands dominate search?
- Can small businesses compete?
- What does AI reward?
Episode description:
This episode explains why scale alone doesn’t win visibility — but consistency does. We explore how scattered messaging hurts small businesses and how focused positioning and precision can outperform larger competitors in AI-driven search.
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Ep 09 | Why Creating More Content Isn’t The Answer
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Does more content improve visibility?
- Why does volume fail?
- What content actually works?
Episode description:
Publishing more content doesn’t guarantee authority. This episode explains why unfocused content weakens visibility and how fewer, clearer answers build stronger signals for AI systems and decision-makers.
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Why might a business look credible but still be invisible to AI?
Ep 10 | What Topical Authority Actually Means In AI Search
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- What is topical authority?
- How does AI build associations?
- Why focus beats breadth?
Episode description:
Topical authority is built through repeated, clear explanations within a defined area. This episode explains how AI systems recognize authority, why narrow expertise compounds visibility, and how random content breaks trust signals.
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How Do AI Systems Choose Who To Recommend?
Ep 11 | Why AI Prefers Clear Specialists Over Generalists
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Does AI favor specialization?
- Why generalists struggle?
- How should businesses position themselves?
Episode description:
AI systems reduce risk by preferring predictable expertise. This episode explains why specialists are easier to understand and recommend, and how businesses can clarify their primary authority without limiting their real-world capabilities.
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How Do AI Systems Choose Who To Recommend?
Ep 12 | Indexed vs Recommended: What’s the Difference?
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- What does indexing mean?
- How is recommendation different?
- Why is SEO alone not enough?
Episode description:
Being indexed means content exists. Being recommended means expertise is trusted. This episode explains the growing gap between technical SEO and AI-driven recommendation — and how AEO bridges that gap.
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How Is AEO Different From SEO?
Ep 13 | What Businesses Should Do Instead Of Chasing Algorithm
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Should businesses chase algorithm updates?
- What strategies last?
- How does authority compound?
Episode description:
Algorithms change, but clarity endures. This episode explains why chasing tactics leads to volatility and how authority-first visibility strategies remain stable as platforms evolve.
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How does Answer Engine Optimization improve visibility and trust?
Ep 14 | How Answer-Focused Content Beats Blog Spam
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- What is answer-focused content?
- Why long blogs fail?
- How does AI extract answers?
Episode description:
AI systems prioritize direct, structured answers over long, unfocused content. This episode explains why answer-first content outperforms blog spam and how intentional explanations build authority.
Ep 15 | Why FAQs Are Becoming Your Most Valuable Pages
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Why are FAQs important for AI?
- How do FAQs support visibility?
- What makes a strong FAQ?
Episode description:
FAQs align perfectly with how AI systems interpret intent and expertise. This episode explains why well-designed FAQs are powerful authority assets and how they reinforce clarity for both humans and machines.
Ep 16 | How To Tell If Your Business Is Invisible To AI
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Is my business visible to AI?
- What causes invisibility?
- How can visibility break down?
Episode description:
This episode outlines the signs that a business is invisible to AI-driven search, including inconsistent messaging, vague positioning, and unclear explanations — and explains how AEO restores understanding.
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What Does “AI Visibility” Actually Mean?
Why might a business look credible but still be invisible to AI?
Ep 17 | Why Chief AI Advisors Built Around AEO First
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- Why start with AEO?
- Why tools fail without visibility?
- What changed in search strategy?
Episode description:
This episode explains the realization that tools and tactics fail without visibility. We share why AEO became the foundation for Chief AI Advisors and how clarity enables all other systems to work.
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Ep 18 | How AI Filters Trust And Why AEO Matter
Play in new window | Subscribe: Spotify | Recorded on January 30, 2026
About This Episode:
Key questions this episode answers:
- How does AI filter trust?
- Why does AI influence decisions?
- Who does AEO matter for?
Episode description:
AI systems increasingly act as trust filters by helping people narrow choices. This episode explains how AI evaluates clarity and credibility, why AEO matters across industries, and how businesses can align visibility with real decision-making behavior.
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How Does AEO Fit Into Real Business Operations?
Business in the Real World
Business Episode 1: AI or No AI? Upgrading Business Communications with CA Unified
Is your business phone system helping you grow, or holding you back?
In this episode of AI or No AI?, we sit down with the founder of CA Unified, a Canadian business communications company helping clients modernize their phone systems with cloud-based tools like RingCentral.
We talk about: The hidden costs of outdated phone setups. What a smart business communication system looks like today. Where AI and automation could play a role (without replacing real support) and how upgrading your phones could actually improve your bottom line
If your team’s still juggling dropped calls, confusing menus, or legacy phone contracts, this episode is for you.
Learn more about CA Unified Communications Inc: https://caunified.com/
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