Did ChatGPT Eat Google’s Lunch?

Has AI changed how homeowners and commercial property managers find landscape companies?In this solo episode, Jack Jostes shares a real story from his own home renovation disaster — a leaking dishwasher, asbestos discovery, insurance requirements, and two wildly different proposals. Instead of guessing which contractor to hire, Jack used ChatGPT to compare bids and generate smart follow-up questions. What happened next reveals exactly how customers are researching and buying in 2026.You’ll hear what the data actually says about Google vs. AI search, what’s changed inside search results pages, and where landscape companies should focus their marketing this year to keep attracting high-value customers.You’ll Learn:How homeowners are using AI to compare contractor proposalsWhether AI is actually replacing Google searchWhat AI Overviews mean for your website trafficWhy fewer people are clicking search results — and what to do about itWhere landscape companies should focus their marketing in 2026Connect With Jack Jostes🌳 Ramblin Jackson: https://ramblinjackson.com👤 Connect with Jack on LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jackjostes/📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/jackjostes/Get Started With The Landscaper’s Guide🎧 Watch the full episode + read the transcript: https://landscapersguide.com/podcast/🥓 Tell us where to send your beef jerky: https://landscapersguide.com/toolbox📅 See upcoming live and virtual events:https://landscapersguide.com/eventsSchedule a 15-Minute Marketing Brainstorm at https://landscapersguide.com/brainstorm