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Edward Sturm

Founder and go-to-market stories from the lens of a world-class marketer.

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13:03

He Shut Down His AI SEO Startup After This Brutal...

The Edward Show ·

2025/11/03

E852: He built an AI SEO startup, and then shut it down after realizing the brutal truth about what actually builds visibility in LLMs. We break down that realization, why "Generative Engine Optimization" doesn't exist as a separate strategy, AND how one local business used traditional brand-building principles to hit $3.4 million in monthly sales. This episode connects two stories: one about shutting down a company built on hype, and another about a business scaling through fundamentals. If you

12:37

The Real Reason I'm Obsessed with SEO

The Edward Show ·

2025/11/02

E851: Ever wonder why some people never shut up about SEO? I break down the real reason I'm obsessed with search engine optimization - not just for the traffic or rankings, but because it's the most satisfying, long-term marketing channel there is. SEO lets you reach people who already want what you sell, build assets that compound for years, and create something that keeps bringing in customers long after you hit publish. If you've ever felt burnt out or uninspired with SEO, this episode will

18:08

Insane Local SEO Tactics That Work (Get a Second...

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2025/11/01

E850: Wild local SEO tactics that work - including one that involves using a second Google account. This episode covers real-world strategies that local SEOs are using to move up in the map pack and boost visibility. We'll break down: - A sneaky "competitor removal" trick local SEOs are quietly using - Why replying thoughtfully to reviews boosts rankings - Joy Hawkins' tip that one internal link can move your map pack rankings - Why deleting half your content might be the best SEO move you make this

10:25

What to Do If You Love SEO But Don't Know Where to Start

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2025/10/31

E849: You're into SEO - you love search engine optimization - but you don't have a website, a product, or even a clear direction yet. You just want to start. This episode is for you. I break down exactly what to do when you're passionate about SEO but not sure where to begin. From picking a niche you'll actually want to stick with for the long term, to launching your first site, building links, writing content, and setting up socials so you're ready to grow when the time comes. Whether you

01:01:15

The Profit Lie Every Marketing Agency Believes

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2025/10/30

E848: Most marketing agencies claim to be "profit-driven." Nathan Perdriau says that's a lie. Nathan - co-founder of Blue Sense Digital - joins us to explain what it really means to connect paid media with profit, how finance and marketing intersect, and why most agencies misunderstand what drives sustainable growth. What you'll get: - How to connect paid media decisions directly to the P&L - Why "profit-driven" agencies are often anything but - The role of financial literacy in marketing strategy -

01:18:09

He Made $500K/Month from SEO - Then Google Destroyed...

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2025/10/29

E847: Jacky Chou built an SEO empire that made $500K per month - until Google wiped out 15 of his sites overnight. Now he's back and crushing harder than ever, running even more profitable SEO-driven businesses. In this episode, Jacky goes deep on Black Hat SEO, CTR manipulation, link-building tactics, and what it's really like to make and lose millions online. We talk about surviving brutal algorithm updates, ranking in the AI era, and how Jacky rebuilt smarter, stronger, and more diversified than

01:53:09

The SEO Playbook That Actually Works: PageRank,...

The Edward Show ·

2025/10/28

E846: David Quaid shares the SEO playbook that delivers consistent results. With more than 26 years of experience leading digital growth, David has helped companies scale to hundreds of millions in revenue through search-driven strategy and technical SEO execution. In this episode, he explains what works in SEO today - from how PageRank still shapes Google's algorithm to how topical authority, site structure, and internal linking determine visibility. The discussion focuses on building long-term

10:58

How to Hit $100K/Month in Under 90 Days with Local SEO

The Edward Show ·

2025/10/27

E845: They said SEO takes 12 months to work. But the truth is, a local business can hit $100k/month in under 90 days. Here's exactly how to do it: 1. Optimize Google Business Profile before anything else. Most businesses treat Google Business Profile like an afterthought. That's the fastest way to lose local leads. - Add real images (not stock) - Fill in services, hours, categories - Get 10+ reviews immediately (email past clients) - Post weekly updates Google wants freshness and completeness.

12:54

Simple Website Changes That 4X Your Conversions

The Edward Show ·

2025/10/26

E843: You can drive all the traffic in the world… but if your website doesn’t convert, it doesn’t matter. I break down real stories from marketers who saw massive jumps in performance - sometimes over 400% more conversions - just by making simple website changes. From rewriting headlines and removing drop downs to changing button colors (the legendary “Big Orange Button”), these are the conversion rate optimization (CRO) lessons that actually work. Whether you run an e-commerce store, SaaS site, or

01:02:06

The Big AI Visibility Lie No One’s Talking About

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2025/10/25

E842: Everyone’s talking about “AI visibility,” but almost no one is asking the right questions. Is it actually real - or just another marketing buzzword sold by agencies and tools that need a new story to tell? We uncover The Big AI Visibility Lie with former Telegraph Head of SEO James Carson, who’s worked with some of the biggest publishers in the world. We unravel: - Why “AI visibility” and “GEO” are mostly hype (and who’s selling it) - The truth about ChatGPT, Perplexity, and AI Overviews

11:00

Will ChatGPT’s New Browser Kill SEO: What Atlas Means...

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2025/10/24

842: OpenAI just released its new browser, ChatGPT Atlas, and many people are asking if this could mark the end of SEO as we know it. I break down what marketers and SEO professionals are actually saying about Atlas - what it gets right, what it struggles with, and whether it really changes how people search or browse. We cover: - What ChatGPT Atlas is and how it works - How SEO experts are reacting to it - Whether Atlas could impact Google’s dominance - How hallucinations and AI feedback loops

01:14:09

Everything You Know About Marketing Analytics Is WRONG

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2025/10/23

841: Everything you know about marketing analytics… is wrong. Today’s guest, Jeff Greenfield, built one of the world’s first multi-touch attribution platforms - long before most marketers even knew what “attribution” meant. He’s here to expose the truth about why your data is lying to you, why Google Analytics only shows half the story, and how 80% of marketing budgets are being wasted without anyone realizing it. We break down: - The real reason your Facebook and Google Ads don’t match - What

01:23:35

The Harsh Truth About Link Building (Most SEOs Don’t...

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2025/10/22

E840: Most SEOs are building links the wrong way - and they don’t even know it. Alejandro Meyerhans, a link building expert, joins the podcast to share the harsh truth about link building, SEO myths, and what moves rankings in 2025. We talk about why white hat vs black hat doesn’t matter, how Google’s trust system works, the future of backlinks, AI-generated slop content, and how to build authority that survives every algorithm update. If you care about SEO, backlinks, or the future of search - this

11:02

The Hidden Keyword Gaps Google Is Begging You to Fill

The Edward Show ·

2025/10/21

E839: 95% of SEOs and 99.9999% of digital marketers completely miss this concept - keyword gaps inside the SERP itself. I break down exactly what a keyword gap is, why it matters more than any SEO metric, and how to find and fill them so Google wants to rank your pages. You’ll learn: - What a keyword gap actually is (and how to spot one in the search results) - How to analyze SERPs with your own eyes to find low-competition opportunities - Why Google “desperately” needs content that fills these gaps

09:19

Unconfirmed Google Algorithm Update? What SEOs Are...

The Edward Show ·

2025/10/20

E838: Is another Google core algorithm update coming? Between October 15th and 18th, multiple SEO tracking tools recorded high levels of ranking volatility. At the same time, the SEO community began reporting major fluctuations in traffic and visibility. I review what we know so far about this potential update and what we might see if a major core update does come rolling through. Here’s what we cover: - What recent tracking data from Semrush and other tools is showing. - Barry Schwartz’s

13:19

What You Should Never Automate in SEO (And Why...

The Edward Show ·

2025/10/19

E837: What should never be automated in SEO - and why do so many marketers get this wrong? I break down a viral Reddit thread that sparked dozens of high quality comments from SEOs, content strategists, and digital marketers debating what can and can’t be automated. From writing and keyword intent to backlinks and human judgment, we explore what automation tools are great for - and where they’ll actually hurt your rankings. Topics covered: - The #1 thing you should never automate in SEO - Why

01:25:37

How Originality.ai Dominates SEO: Ranking for 13,000...

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2025/10/18

E836: How did Originality.ai become one of the biggest SEO success stories in the AI space? I sit down with the company’s CMO, Madeleine Lambert, who explains the strategies that took her startup from zero to ranking for 13,000+ high-value keywords and earning 78,000 backlinks - all without outside funding. We discuss: • How they built a content marketing operation from the ground up. • The digital PR and data studies that generated thousands of backlinks. • Why Google penalizes AI-written content

01:25:12

AI SEO Is Being Gamed: $6 Press Releases, Reddit...

The Edward Show ·

2025/10/17

E835: AI SEO is officially being gamed - and Google’s AI mode can’t keep up. Two of the best SEO minds on 𝕏, Gagan Ghotra and Harpreet Singh, join the show to break down how people are manipulating AI search systems using cheap press releases, Reddit strategies, and content tactics that still fly under Google’s radar. We go deep on how AI Overviews, ChatGPT, and Perplexity are pulling data from questionable sources, why “AI slop as a service” is flooding the web, and what brands and SEOs should

13:32

AI SEO Is a Scam? 10 Reasons GEO Isn’t a Thing

The Edward Show ·

2025/10/16

E834: Is “AI SEO” (a.k.a. GEO - Generative Engine Optimization) actually a thing… or just another hype bubble? I break down a viral LinkedIn post outlining 10 reasons why GEO isn’t real - and why so many marketers are wasting time chasing AI SEO strategies that don’t move the needle. You’ll learn: - The truth behind AI Overviews and their real search visibility - Why optimizing for ChatGPT or Perplexity doesn’t make sense - How to use comparison pages and review strategies that work for both SEO and

01:16:33

Reputation Experts: The Hidden SEO Trick That Made...

The Edward Show ·

2025/10/15

E833: Online reviews are one of the most important ranking and conversion factors in digital marketing - yet most businesses ignore them. Reputation management experts Duane “DJ” Sprague and Scott Brandley break down how they helped a national brand turn a flood of bad reviews into $190 million in new revenue - and how you can use the same strategies to improve your SEO, visibility, and trust online. We cover everything from how to bury negative results in Google search to how to build long-term

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