Google Maps just got a conversational AI layer and it changes the game for local search. This episode breaks down Ask Maps, Google's new Gemini-powered discovery feature, and what it means for agencies still running the old local SEO playbook. You'll walk away with a clear framework for auditing your clients' local presence for AI recommendation readiness, rethinking how reviews and business profiles function in a dialogue-driven world, and reframing reporting when fewer discovery journeys pr...