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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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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