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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Connect with Aresco Management: https://arescomanagement.com/

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