Getting Found in the Age of AI: What Every Online Business Owner Needs to Know with Wes Towers

30 Days of Content in 30 Minutes: The System Every Online Business Owner Needs with Aaron Witnish

If you've been struggling to show up consistently online — or you keep falling off the content bandwagon because it feels overwhelming — this episode is your permission slip to simplify everything. Today I'm joined by Aaron Witnish, founder of Content Only, all the way from Australia, and he's walking us through a system so straightforward it honestly made me want to jump back into social media immediately. Here's what got me fired up: I spent two hours on my flight home from Texas studying AEO — AI Engine Optimization — and one thing was crystal clear. AI tools are pulling from social media, which means showing up consistently with content that answers real questions is more important right now than it has ever been. Aaron's system makes that actually doable. We cover: * The free Google trick that tells you exactly what your target audience is searching for (no paid tools required) * Why a 30-minute conversation recorded on Zoom can give you an entire month of content * The 5R Framework: Research, Record, Repurpose, Reach, and Retarget * Why raw, unedited videos often outperform polished, produced content * The difference between virality and conversions — and why a small, engaged audience beats thousands of followers every time * How a couple dollars a day in ads can circulate your content to the exact people who need you Aaron also shares the story of how a Melbourne bricklayer accidentally helped him crack the content creation code, and it's one of those lightbulb moments you won't forget. Plus — he's gifting listeners two free custom GPTs that do the heavy lifting for you. Links are in the show notes. Connect with Aaron: aaronwitnish.com [https://www.aaronwitnish.com/] Join the free Facebook Community! Connect, Learn, Grow, Build https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunity] Biz in a Box CRM is the ultimate all-in-one solution designed to simplify and scale your business. Imagine managing every aspect of your operations — from smart contact segmentation and automated follow-ups to call and text functionality, calendar booking, funnels, websites, and even social media scheduling — all from one intuitive platform. No more juggling multiple tools or paying for endless subscriptions. With built-in AI employee support, Biz in a Box CRM doesn’t just organize your business, it actively helps you run it. It’s like having a full-time team behind the scenes, so you can focus on growth, impact, and freedom. Book your demo: https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm [https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm]

Getting Found in the Age of AI: What Every Online Business Owner Needs to Know with Wes Towers

There's a lot of upheaval in the online space right now — and if you're feeling overwhelmed trying to figure out what's actually working, you're not alone. Today I'm joined by Wes Towers, founder of Uplift 360, all the way from Australia, and we're digging into something that every online business owner needs to understand: how to get found in AI search models, voice search, and all the places your future customers are looking for answers. Here's the stat that stopped me cold while I was studying on my flight home from Texas: researchers tested four major AI platforms and found that 44% of the sources those tools cited weren't even ranked on traditional search engines. That means the playing field just got a whole lot more interesting for the rest of us. In this episode we cover: * What AEO (Answer Engine Optimization) actually is and how it differs from traditional SEO * Why ChatGPT, Google AI, Claude, and Perplexity all work differently on the backend * Why less website traffic doesn't mean less revenue — and what's actually happening * How niching down makes you a big fish in a small pond in the AI era * Why fresh, consistent blog content is still the foundation of showing up everywhere * A real story of a consultant in a small Australian town who got chosen as "the best in Australia" by ChatGPT The bottom line? People have problems. You can solve them. If you tell the world you can — someone will find you. This episode shows you how. Connect with Wes: uplift360.com.au Join the free Facebook Community! Connect, Learn, Grow, Build https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunity] Biz in a Box CRM is the ultimate all-in-one solution designed to simplify and scale your business. Imagine managing every aspect of your operations — from smart contact segmentation and automated follow-ups to call and text functionality, calendar booking, funnels, websites, and even social media scheduling — all from one intuitive platform. No more juggling multiple tools or paying for endless subscriptions. With built-in AI employee support, Biz in a Box CRM doesn’t just organize your business, it actively helps you run it. It’s like having a full-time team behind the scenes, so you can focus on growth, impact, and freedom. Book your demo: https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm [https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm]

Ditch the Algorithm: Growing Your Business Through SEO & AI Search with Melanie Gorman

If you're the kind of entrepreneur who's begrudgingly putting effort into social media — this one's for you. Today I'm sitting down with Melanie Gorman, founder of Crownsville Media, and she's pulling back the curtain on something that honestly surprised me: 90% of her clients aren't active on social media — and their businesses are still growing. We get into the real how-tos here, not just surface-level "go blog more" advice. Melanie breaks down exactly what's shifting in the online search landscape right now and why this moment is genuinely one of the biggest opportunities for small business owners who are willing to show up in the right places. We cover: * Why claiming your social handles matters even if you never post * The difference between earning leads and buying them — and when each makes sense * What Google actually needs from you to index and rank your content * Why the old keyword-stuffing SEO playbook is dead and what's replaced it * How ChatGPT and AI search tools are pulling results — and how to make sure your content is what shows up * Why your website is your most valuable business asset (and what happens when you build on rented land instead) Melanie also shares her own story of launching her agency in 2021 after spending years helping service providers navigate digital marketing, and the confidence shift that had to happen before everything clicked. This episode is packed with practical insight whether you're just getting started or you've been avoiding the SEO conversation a little too long. Connect with Melanie: crownsvillemedia.com [http://crownsvillemedia.com] Biz in a Box CRM is the ultimate all-in-one solution designed to simplify and scale your business. Imagine managing every aspect of your operations — from smart contact segmentation and automated follow-ups to call and text functionality, calendar booking, funnels, websites, and even social media scheduling — all from one intuitive platform. No more juggling multiple tools or paying for endless subscriptions. With built-in AI employee support, Biz in a Box CRM doesn’t just organize your business, it actively helps you run it. It’s like having a full-time team behind the scenes, so you can focus on growth, impact, and freedom. Book your demo: https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm [https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm] Join the free Facebook Community! Connect, Learn, Grow, Build https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunity]

Out of Your Control: How to Pivot When Life Changes Everything with Jessie James

Some pivots are planned. And then there are the ones life just hands you — no warning, no time to prepare, no option but to figure it out as you go. Jessie James was a solo mum in Brisbane, living intentionally, eating well, and preparing to study clinical nutrition, when a series of mysterious symptoms led her to a chiropractor, then an MRI, and then — in the span of three days — emergency brain surgery. No time to process. No time to prepare. Just a ginormous tumor, a scared little boy at school, and a surgery her doctors couldn't guarantee she'd wake up from the same person. She did wake up. And she came out talking so fast her niece had to tell her to calm down. In this episode, Jessie shares what it actually looks like to rebuild your life, your identity, and your sense of purpose after a near-death experience — and why she now calls Valentine's Day her "rebirth on Earth gift from God day." She talks about the gradual, easy-to-miss symptoms that preceded her diagnosis, the mindset that carried her through recovery faster than her doctors expected, and the mantra she lives by now: what is meant for me will always find me. This one goes deep. Lindsay and Jessie explore faith, surrender, identity shifts, and what it means to stop edging God out and start trusting the path — even when it's terrifying, even when the bills are coming due, even when walking away from the "safe" choice feels like the hardest thing you've ever done. If you're in a season of transition — chosen or not — this episode will meet you right where you are. 🎧 Connect with Jessie on Instagram at @pivotingwithjoy Join the free Facebook Community! Connect, Learn, Grow, Build https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunity] Biz in a Box CRM is the ultimate all-in-one solution designed to simplify and scale your business. Imagine managing every aspect of your operations — from smart contact segmentation and automated follow-ups to call and text functionality, calendar booking, funnels, websites, and even social media scheduling — all from one intuitive platform. No more juggling multiple tools or paying for endless subscriptions. With built-in AI employee support, Biz in a Box CRM doesn’t just organize your business, it actively helps you run it. It’s like having a full-time team behind the scenes, so you can focus on growth, impact, and freedom. Book your demo: https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm [https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm]

Launching Big: How to Build the Business Nobody Else Had the Guts to Build with Lindsay Friedman

What do you do when your business idea feels too big? When the vision is massive, the moving pieces are complicated, and there are already a handful of established players in the space? If you're Lindsay Friedman, you get curious — and then you get to work. Lindsay is the founder of LT Care Nav and Care Bloom, two companies serving the long-term care space with something it's been desperately missing: a clear, personalized plan. With 70% of Americans expected to need long-term care at some point, the system for navigating that reality is broken — overwhelming for families, frustrating for providers, and dominated by lead-generation giants more interested in selling data than actually helping people. Lindsay saw the gap, validated it by talking to the very providers she hoped to partner with, and built her platform around what the market actually said it needed — not just what she assumed. In this conversation, Lindsay and host Lindsay Sutherland break down the real steps behind launching a big, complex idea: starting with vision, moving into market research, and finally, building something people already told you they wanted. They also dig into the mindset piece — because when you're up against five established competitors and your most ambitious feature feels years away, doubt is real. What keeps you going is curiosity, persistence, and the willingness to ask questions before you try to sell anything. If you've ever had a business idea that felt bigger than you, this episode is your permission slip to take the first step anyway. 🎧 Visit ltcarenav.com to explore Lindsay's platform and connect with her on LinkedIn. Join the free Facebook Community! Connect, Learn, Grow, Build https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunity [https://www.facebook.com/groups/freedomentrepreneurcommunity] Biz in a Box CRM is the ultimate all-in-one solution designed to simplify and scale your business. Imagine managing every aspect of your operations — from smart contact segmentation and automated follow-ups to call and text functionality, calendar booking, funnels, websites, and even social media scheduling — all from one intuitive platform. No more juggling multiple tools or paying for endless subscriptions. With built-in AI employee support, Biz in a Box CRM doesn’t just organize your business, it actively helps you run it. It’s like having a full-time team behind the scenes, so you can focus on growth, impact, and freedom. Book your demo: https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm [https://bizinaboxsolutions.com/crm]