Why AI Recommends Your Competitor Instead of Your SaaS with Leo Poitevin #249

Leo Poitevin is the founder of Astrak, a SEO agency that helps ambitious companies build sustainable organic growth through SEO strategy, content production, and link-building. Working with businesses in competitive industries such as eCommerce, high-intent services, and complex SEO niches, he focuses on creating long-term visibility that translates into measurable business results.Before launching Astrak, Leo led SEO initiatives for international companies and helped brands improve their search visibility and organic performance. Leo also shares practical insights on SEO and link-building through his YouTube channel, where he helps marketers and founders better understand what drives sustainable search growth.In this episode we cover:00:00 - Intro02:01 - From SEO Expert to Agency Founder05:00 - The Rise of AI Visibility and GEO10:12 - Why AI Recommends Some Brands Over Others17:50 - Adapting SaaS Growth for the AI Era23:44 - Building Trust and Authority in an AI-First Internet33:52 - Growing Organically Without Paid Ads37:07 - Leo's Favorite Activity To Get Into a Flow State37:30 - Leo's Piece Of Advice For His Younger Self38:09 - Leo's Biggest Challenges at Astrak39:08 - Instrumental Resources For Leo's Success39:57 - What Does Success Mean for Leo Today40:55 - Get In Touch With LeoGet In Touch With Leo:Leo LinkedInAstrak WebsiteMentions:Alex HormoziMy First Million PodcastBooks:How to Win Friends and Influence People by Dale CarnegieTag Us & Follow:FacebookLinkedInInstagramMore About Akeel:TwitterLinkedInMore SaaS Podcast EpisodesSaaS ConsultantsHow To Value Your SaaS Company