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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