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Business Wisdom Built on Experience, Community, and Purpose

Discover practical guidance, meaningful conversations, and faith-driven insights designed to help you grow your business the right way.

How ChatGPT Decides Which Local Business to Recommend — And What You Can Do About It

Steve Cory

Published on: 24/04/2026

ChatGPT doesn't rank businesses — it recommends them. And the decision process is nothing like traditional Google search. Here's exactly what signals ChatGPT weighs when a customer asks who to call — and what Middle Tennessee business owners can do to influence those signals starting today.

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What Is GEO Marketing — And Why It's the Biggest Opportunity for Middle Tennessee Small Businesses Right Now

Steve Cory

Published on: 24/04/2026

GEO Marketing — Generative Engine Optimization — is the strategy of getting your business recommended by AI instead of just ranked by Google. For Middle Tennessee small businesses it's the biggest first-mover opportunity in a decade. Here's what it is, how it works, and why the window is open right now.

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What Is Schema Markup — And Why It's the Hidden Foundation of AI Search Visibility for Middle Tennessee Businesses

Steve Cory

Published on: 22/04/2026

Schema markup is invisible to your customers and unknown to most business owners — but it's one of the most powerful signals AI uses to decide whether to recommend your business. Here's what it is, why it matters, and the one question to ask your web person this week.

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