Why do so many local business stories go untold, and how does the media landscape impact regional commerce?

In this episode of the Turn One Studio Podcast, host Eliud Custodio sits down with Peter Shields, Founder and CEO of Island Edge Business News. With more than 26 years of broadcast and reporting experience across Long Island, including executive leadership at News 12, Peter breaks down the evolving state of regional journalism and why dedicated business intelligence is vital for Long Island.

Eliud and Peter explore why legacy local media often overlooks the operational realities of private enterprise, what prompted the launch of Island Edge Business News, and how executives can cut through digital noise to build genuine credibility across Nassau and Suffolk County.

Key discussion points in this episode:

• The transition from legacy television production to independent digital reporting.

• Why local B2B journalism directly impacts regional economic development.

• How Long Island business leaders and non-profits can effectively frame their stories for maximum public trust.

• The critical role of industry-specific coverage for Nassau and Suffolk employers.

• Proven strategies for communicating company value without corporate jargon.

Connect with Peter Shields & Island Edge Business News: Website: https://www.islandedgenews.com

Connect with Turn One Studio: Website: https://turnonestudio.com

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How do you successfully execute a family business succession plan while shifting a 45-year-old commercial construction firm into high-margin private sector growth?

In this episode of the Turn One Studio Podcast, host Eliud Custodio speaks with Alex Lipsky, Co-Owner of Lipsky Construction. Alex shares the strategic journey of taking over the family business alongside his brother Joel, pivoting away from low-margin municipal public works, and expanding into value-driven private development and third-party construction management.

Key topics covered in this episode:

• Overcoming succession hurdles in traditional industries

• Transitioning from low-bid public contracts to high-value private clients

• Managing major interior fit-outs and historic restorations across Long Island

• Addressing Long Island infrastructure, sewer capacity, and housing needs

• The importance of community advocacy with HIA-LI, LIBI, and supporting non-profits like The INN

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Learn more about the entities featured in this episode:

Lipsky Construction: https://www.lipskyconstruction.com/

Turn One Studio: https://www.turnonestudio.com/

How can commercial real estate developers successfully lease office space in a modern market? In this episode of the Turn One Studio Podcast, host Eliud Custodio sits down with Craig Padover, President and Broker at Aresco Management, to discuss how design, infrastructure, and unique amenities drive tenant acquisition and retention.

Craig breaks down the development of 410 Motor Parkway in Hauppauge, New York, explaining how taking advantage of town overlay districts and sewer infrastructure allowed for modern loft-style workspaces and ground-floor retail. He also shares insights on the history of the Long Island Innovation Park, shifting office market trends, commercial lease negotiation timelines, and unique property elements like Beatles stairwell murals.

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Trade show costs have skyrocketed over 30% post-COVID due to rising freight, labor, and venue surcharges. To get maximum return on investment, businesses need to rethink how they show up on the expo floor—moving away from massive, expensive booth builds toward portable backlit displays, experiential activations, and high-touch offsite experiences.

In this episode of the Turn One Studio Podcast, host Eliud Custodio sits down with Erica Modica, Founder and CEO of G2 Marketing and Events.

Erica shares insights from over 12 years of running a full-service event marketing agency serving small businesses up to Fortune 500 companies. She breaks down the operational realities of trade show fulfillment, why dimensional mailers are making a major comeback for lead conversion, how to analyze show "Quick Facts," and why taking a smaller booth footprint can unlock budget for higher-converting white-glove client events.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

- What is G2 Marketing and Events & serving corporate clients

- Portable backlit displays, shipping logistics, and storage management

- Post-COVID trade show cost increases and inflation

- Experiential marketing: Mascots, custom swag, and interactive booths

- Critical "Quick Facts" every exhibitor must check before booking

- Lead capture realities and the comeback of dimensional mailers

- Reallocating budget: Smaller booth footprints vs. white-glove offsite events

CONNECT WITH ERICA MODICA & G2 MARKETING AND EVENTS:

Website: https://www.g2marketingandevents.com

Email: erica.milio@g2marketingandevents.com

CONNECT WITH TURN ONE STUDIO:

Website: https://www.turnonestudio.com

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In the world of scientific research and higher education, getting published is essential for academic careers. But unlike consumer fiction or trade books, academic publishing requires rigorous vetting, international catalog indexing, and strict standards for original research.

In this episode of the Turn One Studio Podcast, host Eliud Custodio sits down with Nadya Columbus, President of Nova Science Publishers based in the Hauppauge Industrial Park on Long Island.

Founded in 1985, Nova is an independent academic publisher whose titles are distributed to college libraries, research institutions, and platforms like Scopus worldwide. Nadya shares how the academic publishing model works, why Nova rejects 70% of manuscript proposals, how print-on-demand technology keeps books continuously in print, and why strict anti-AI policies are critical for preserving scientific integrity.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

- What is Nova Science Publishers & how academic publishing works

- Academic publishing vs. general readership trade books

- On-premises printing in Hauppauge: Why titles never go out of print

- What is Scopus and why it matters for scientific careers

- The founding of Nova in 1985 and its 40-year legacy

- Print vs. digital e-books in the global research market

- AI in scientific publishing: Why original research is non-negotiable

- How scientific authors submit proposals and get accepted

CONNECT WITH NADYA COLUMBUS & NOVA SCIENCE PUBLISHERS:

Website: https://novapublishers.com

CONNECT WITH TURN ONE STUDIO:

Website: https://www.turnonestudio.com

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In this episode of the Turn One Studio podcast, Eliud Custodio sits down with Michael Todisco of Apprenticeship Connections to explain the real difference between internships and apprenticeships. Michael breaks down why apprentices are employees on day one, how structured on-the-job training and classroom education improve retention and how businesses can use workforce funding to reduce training costs. They also talk about why the labor shortage is often a training problem and which industries beyond construction can benefit from apprenticeship programs.

Eliud Custodio of Turn One Studio sits down with Shalei Simms, Ph.D., Dean of the School of Business at SUNY College at Old Westbury, to discuss what’s changing in business education and what Long Island employers should know about the next generation of talent. They cover entrepreneurship vs corporate paths, why quantitative skills intimidate students, how AI is reshaping curriculum and entry-level hiring, the importance of relationship building and soft skills post-COVID and what Old Westbury graduates bring to the workplace. Learn more at oldwestbury.edu.

Are you an entrepreneur or business owner who hates feeling like a pushy salesperson? You are not alone. Most business owners start their company to do what they love, only to discover that bringing in clients feels like a necessary evil.

In this episode of the Turn One Studio Podcast, host Eliud Custodio sits down with Rich Isaac, President of Sandler Training in Hauppauge, Long Island.

Rich breaks down why traditional pitching fails, how to navigate the awkward budget conversation, and how to build a sales process that allows you to stay authentic.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

• Why entrepreneurs default to aggressive selling tactics out of desperation
• Qualifying vs. Convincing: Why you should not try to sell every prospect
• How to discover what a client actually needs through questioning
• The Budget Problem: How to discuss pricing without awkward silence
• The Ranges Technique and using the question: "Should we even keep talking?"
• How to act financially independent when starting out
• Aligning sales and marketing messaging to strengthen your pipeline

CONNECT WITH RICH ISAAC & SANDLER TRAINING:

Email: rich.isaac@sandler.com

Phone: (516) 707-7400

Website: https://www.legend.sandler.com

CONNECT WITH TURN ONE STUDIO:

Website: https://www.turnonestudio.com

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