📪 HH #85: Customers are asking Ai—Will it recommend you?

TL;DR – How Joe Got ChatGPT to Recommend His Business (And You Can Too)

Joe’s junk removal business hit a wall—Google wasn’t driving leads like it used to, and the phone stopped ringing.

Then he realized customers were asking AI tools like ChatGPT for service recommendations instead.

So Joe adapted fast with a simple 3-step strategy:

1. Get listed on BingChatGPT checks Bing before making recommendations. Joe signed up for Bing Webmaster Tools so AI could find his business.

2. Create helpful, real contentJoe started posting short stories about his jobs (like clearing a cluttered basement). Specifics + authenticity = AI-friendly.

3. Build a reputation across the webHe asked happy customers for reviews on Facebook, Yelp, and forums—boosting trust with people and AI.

📞 His phone started ringing again.

✅ Here’s your quick action list:

• Get listed in Bing Webmaster Tools

• Share real stories + stats from your jobs

• Ask for reviews across platforms

Adapt to how people actually search now—through AI. Just like Joe, you can future-proof your business one smart move at a time.

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Happy Father's Day to all the hardworking dads out there! Today we're celebrating you - men who show up every day, balancing business, family, and everything life throws your way.

Today I'm going to tell you a story about a guy named Joe.

Joe runs a junk removal business and was facing some big challenges due to changes in how customers were finding his services. Through this story, you'll see how Joe overcame these challenges by understanding and adapting to the rise of AI and tools like ChatGPT.

He discovered a clear, practical strategy that brought his business back to life—and it's something you can start using today, too.

The Story of Good Ole Joe

When Joe first started his junk removal business, things felt simple. Customers found him through Google or word-of-mouth, just like when I started my own hauling business 11 years ago.

But lately, Joe noticed something worrying—the phone wasn't ringing as much, and Google searches weren't bringing in new customers like they used to. (I've noticed this shift myself, and it's clear that the old ways aren't working like before.)

Then Joe discovered something: more people were turning to LLMs (large language models; like ChatGPT) for recommendations on home services.

In just a few months, ChatGPT surged past 400 million active users, reflecting a major shift in how people search. Meanwhile, although Google still handles billions of queries daily, it’s experiencing reduced traffic in certain areas where AI tools provide quicker answers. (Make no mistake, Google still dominates search with over 90% of global searches.)

This wasn't just a trend; it was a fundamental change in how customers were finding businesses like ours.

Joe realized he had to act quickly.

He asked himself, "How can I get ChatGPT to recommend my business?"

After some digging and experimenting, Joe came up with a straightforward, three-step plan.

First, Joe ensured his business website was clearly visible on Bing. ChatGPT checks Bing before recommending anything, so Joe signed up for Bing Webmaster Tools immediately.

Once he did this, ChatGPT finally knew his business existed.

Next, Joe began writing helpful, real stories about his junk removal jobs. He shared details like how quickly he cleared a cluttered basement or how many dumpsters he had ready.

ChatGPT loves genuine, practical content, and soon Joe's posts were drawing more attention.

Finally, Joe learned that ChatGPT preferred seeing his business mentioned across multiple places online. He encouraged happy customers to leave reviews on Facebook, Yelp, and local community forums.

Every positive mention helped build his reputation with both customers and ChatGPT.

Before long, Joe’s phone began ringing again. His business started growing once more, all because he adapted quickly to how AI and ChatGPT were changing the game.

Like Joe, I realized something important: the businesses that start leveraging these AI strategies now will have a powerful advantage in the future. I decided I wouldn't be left behind, and neither should you.

Actionable steps to get ChatGPT and other LLM recommendations:

Sign up for Bing Webmaster Tools:

• Check and ensure your website is indexed on Bing.

• Fix any issues Bing reports to help ChatGPT find you easily.

Create helpful and real content:

• Write simple posts about your actual jobs—describe specific details clearly.

• Share numbers and facts (e.g., job timeframes, dumpster sizes, or amounts of junk removed, etc).

Boost your visibility online:

• Ask satisfied customers to leave reviews on Facebook, Yelp, and local community forums.

• Engage regularly in community groups or local business pages to build your presence.

These simple yet powerful steps can make a real difference in your business today. The shift to AI and tools like ChatGPT isn't slowing down at all. It's only going to get bigger.

Take action now, even small daily steps matter. Stay ahead of your competition and keep your phone ringing. Remember, the sooner you adapt, the stronger your business will be in the future ✌️

Justin Hubbard

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