How To Do Local SEO in 2025 With Google Maps - Josh Thompson

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Josh Thompson, owner of Brightbeam SEO, takes us behind the scenes of mastering AI‑driven marketing for local and service‑based businesses and SEO.

In this episode, we unpack:

• His entrepreneurial journey: from a financial leads startup to an addiction clinic, and now Brightbeam SEO

• How AI tools like ChatGPT evolve regularly in his SEO workflows

• The clear difference between traditional SEO and Google Maps local search and the impact of AI on search rankings

• Why reviews and GMB optimization now outrank backlinks in the local search game

• Step‑by‑step strategies for combining AI with human judgment for smarter SEO

Josh shares his breakthrough “wow moment” using AI to create college‑level research, his 6‑month tool‑update cycle, and tactical tips to avoid Google Business suspensions.

Connect with Josh here: Brightbeam SEO

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