What happens when your next customer asks ChatGPT what to buy instead of searching on Google? And more importantly, will AI recommend YOUR business?

The way customers discover brands, compare products and make purchasing decisions is changing fast. For business owners who rely on Google, SEO, social media and paid advertising to drive sales, this could change everything.

In this episode we unpack how AI is reshaping online shopping, what it means for traditional marketing and how entrepreneurs can position their businesses to get discovered in this new era of search.

We also put my own businesses to the test! We ask ChatGPT to recommend products and brands to see if my businesses make the cut or if AI sends potential customers straight to my competitors. We find out just how visible my own brands really are in the age of AI.

We break down how to adapt your marketing strategy, get your brand discovered by AI and stay ahead of the competition.

Because it's no longer just about ranking on Google. It's about making sure AI recommends YOUR business, not your competitors.

Ready to take your business further? 

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Episode references:
Campaign Brief NZ — AI and consumer search, October 2026
IAB NZ — How Kiwi shoppers are discovering and buying in 2026
Google — Search, AI and brand discovery

What happens when your next customer asks ChatGPT what to buy instead of searching on Google? And more importantly, will AI recommend YOUR business?
The way customers discover brands, compare products and make purchasing decisions is changing fast. For business owners who rely on Google, SEO, social media and paid advertising to drive sales, this could change everything.
In this episode we&nbsp;unpack how AI is reshaping online shopping, what it means for traditional marketing and how entrepreneurs can position their businesses to get discovered in this new era of search.
We also put my own businesses to the test! We ask ChatGPT to recommend products and brands to see if my businesses make the cut or if AI sends potential customers straight to my competitors. We find out just how visible my own brands really are in the age of AI.
We break down how to adapt your marketing strategy, get your brand discovered by AI and stay ahead of the competition.
Because it's no longer just about ranking on Google. It's about making sure AI recommends YOUR business, not your competitors.
Ready to take your business further? 
🔗 Book a free strategy call: <a href="https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/">https://www.makeithappen.org.nz/</a>
🔔 Subscribe for weekly episodes on business, marketing, strategy and scaling.
🌐 Learn more: <a href="http://makeithappen.org.nz/">http://makeithappen.org.nz/</a>
🌐 Instagram: @<a href="https://www.instagram.com/makeithappen/?hl=en#">makeithappen</a>&nbsp;
Episode references:
<ul>
<li><a href="https://campaignbrief.co.nz/2026/10/13/nz-firms-face-300m-cost-as-surging-ai-use-reshapes-consumer-search-study/">Campaign Brief NZ &mdash; AI and consumer search, October 2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://www.iab.org.nz/news-resources/new-research-how-kiwi-shoppers-are-discovering-and-buying-in-2026">IAB NZ &mdash; How Kiwi shoppers are discovering and buying in 2026</a></li>
<li><a href="https://blog.google/products/ads-commerce/google-search-ai-brand-discovery/">Google &mdash; Search, AI and brand discovery</a></li>
</ul>

Join entrepreneur Iyia Liu delve into all things business, money, marketing and life. If you are wanting to up-skill your business knowledge or just needing some motivation on your life and career journey you are in the right place. Whatever it is that you want out of life, let’s Make It Happen for you.

Make It Happen with Iyia Liu

Join entrepreneur Iyia Liu delve into all things business, money, marketing and life. If you are wanting to up-skill your business knowledge or just needing some motivation on your life and career journey you are in the right place. Whatever it is that you want out of life, let’s Make It Happen for you.

Follow @makeithappen and @iyialiu on Instagram 

Join entrepreneur Iyia Liu delve into all things business, money, marketing and life. If you are wanting to up-skill your business knowledge or just needing some motivation on your life and career journey you are in the right place. Whatever it is that you want out of life, let&rsquo;s Make It Happen for you.
Follow <a href="https://www.instagram.com/makeithappen/?hl=en">@makeithappen</a> and <a href="https://www.instagram.com/iyialiu/">@iyialiu</a> on Instagram&nbsp;