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Originally published on LinkedIn · June 29, 2026 · Jeff Mays
Here's something I learned the hard way:
The person who feels the pain is not always the person who can fix the problem.
Business owners are starting to realize that AI is changing how customers find them.
They're testing ChatGPT. They're asking questions. They're wondering: "Can AI find my business? Will it recommend me?"
They feel the problem.
But they can't fix it themselves.
And that's where agencies come in.
The Business Owner's Problem
Let me paint the picture:
A business owner hears that AI is changing search. Maybe they read an article. Maybe a customer mentioned it. Maybe they just tried asking ChatGPT for recommendations in their industry.
So they start testing.
They open ChatGPT and type: "Best plumber in Denver."
They look at the results.
If their business appears, they feel relieved—but they don't know why it showed up or how to make sure it keeps happening.
If their business doesn't appear, they panic—but they don't know what to fix.
Either way, they have the same problem:
They don't control the website. They don't manage the listings. They don't write the content. They don't understand schema, crawlability, or structured data.
They just know something needs to change.
And they need someone who can actually do the work.
Why Agencies Are Positioned to Deliver This
Here's what most agencies don't realize:
You already own the relationship with the solution.
You built the website. You manage the SEO. You handle the Google Business Profile. You write the content. You control the technical infrastructure.
Business owners can't optimize their AI presence without you.
They need:
Clear service descriptions (you write the content)
Structured data and schema (you manage the website)
Crawlable, machine-readable information (you control the technical setup)
Consistent NAP data across directories (you manage the listings)
Reviews, FAQs, and credibility signals (you coordinate the strategy)
Business owners need the result. Agencies are positioned to deliver the service.
This isn't about learning something completely new.
It's about managing the next layer of digital presence—the same way you've been managing websites, SEO, and online visibility for years.
The Opportunity Agencies Are Missing
Most agencies are waiting for business owners to figure this out and come asking for help.
But here's what's actually happening:
Business owners are asking about AI, and most agencies are saying: "I don't really know" or "Let me look into that."
And while you're looking into it, someone else is offering a solution.
The agencies that win this transition won't be the ones with the most AI expertise.
They'll be the ones who have a clear answer ready when clients ask the question.
That answer is AI Presence Management.
What AI Presence Management Looks Like
It's simpler than you think.
You run a 90-second AI presence audit for a current client.
You show them what ChatGPT, Google AI Overviews, and other AI systems actually say about their business.
You explain the gap between being visible and being recommended.
Then you offer ongoing AI Presence Management—the same way you offer SEO management or social media management.
It's not a one-time project. It's a recurring service.
Because AI systems change. Search behavior evolves. Competitors adapt. And businesses need someone managing their AI presence the same way they need someone managing their website.
That someone is you.
The Client Conversation
Here's what this looks like in practice:
Client: "I've been hearing about AI search. Can ChatGPT find my business?"
You: "Let me run an AI presence audit and show you what AI actually says about your business right now."
You send the report.
Client: "Why doesn't AI mention my main service? Why does it say I'm in the wrong city?"
You: "Because your website isn't optimized for AI recommendation. Most websites were built for human visitors, not for machines extracting facts. Let me show you what we can fix."
Then you offer a Quick-Win Package to address the biggest gaps.
And once they see progress, you transition into monthly AI Presence Management.
Same client. Same trust. One new service.
Why This Works
Business owners don't want to become AI experts.
They don't want to learn schema markup or structured data.
They just want someone they trust to handle it.
And if you've been managing their website and digital presence for the last few years, you're already that person.
You don't need to rebuild your business.
You don't need to chase a completely new market.
You just need to offer one additional service to the clients who already trust you.
Business owners need the result. Agencies are positioned to deliver the service.
That's the opportunity.
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