How To Build An AI First Agency With Len Ward

We talk with Lynn Ward about why marketing is shifting from search and retrieve to solve my problem, and why speed is becoming the moat for agencies and clients alike. We break down what AI-first agencies are building right now to protect conversions, reduce bottlenecks, and stay visible as web traffic and SEO change. • search behavior shifting as ChatGPT and other LLMs absorb intent • speed as the new moat for agencies and operators • why agency pricing based on headcount starts to fail • practical case studies like instant quoting and support automation • building a data room as the foundation for AI systems • using AI chatbots to capture real customer questions and drive content • data governance, privacy, and shadow AI risks inside companies • how we use ChatGPT, Gemini, Claude, and Perplexity differently • lead gen fading while brand building and microinfluencer content rise • YouTube Shorts as a visibility lever for LLM citations Guest Contact Information: More from EWR and Matthew: Leave us a review wherever you listen: Spotify , Apple Podcasts , or Amazon Podcast Free SEO Consultation: With over 5 million downloads, The Best SEO Podcast has been the go-to show for digital marketers, business owners, and entrepreneurs wanting real-world strategies to grow online. Now, host Matthew Bertram — creator of the LLM Visibility Stack™, and Lead Strategist at EWR Digital — takes the conversation beyond traditional SEO into the AI era of discoverability. Each week, Matthew dives into the tactics, frameworks, and insights that matter most in a world where search engines, large language models, and answer engines are reshaping how people find, trust, and choose businesses. From SEO and AI-driven marketing to executive-level growth strategy, you’ll hear expert interviews, deep-dive discussions, and actionable strategies to help you stay ahead of the curve. Find more episodes here: youtube.com/@BestSEOPodcast bestseopodcast.com bestseopodcast.buzzsprout.com

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How To Build An AI First Agency With Len Ward is an episode from SEO Podcast The Unknown Secrets of Internet Marketing by MatthewBertram.com.

This episode is 47:07 long.

This episode was published on Apr 13, 2026.

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