Adam Holtzer on Nooks & Socials, Intentional Networking and Building a Business Community | Turn One Studio Podcast

About this episode

Eliud Custodio interviews Adam Holtzer about building a business community that emphasizes intentional networking and relationship-driven connections.

What if networking didn’t feel like networking? In this episode of the Turn One Studio Podcast , Eliud Custodio talks with Adam Holtzer , founder of Nooks & Socials , a business community for relationship-driven business owners and leaders who want education, connection and experiences that fit real life. Adam explains how Nooks & Socials blends business-focused “nooks” with social “socials” and why he believes you need a “networking cocktail” that matches your goals and personality. You’ll hear: Why Nooks & Socials is a business community not a networking group How their vetting process protects the culture Why they’re not category exclusive and how that supports collaboration How they curate 12–16 events per month based on member surveys Early member success stories and what happens when you show up with intention If you’re a business owner on Long Island (or anywhere) looking for better relationships, better rooms and a more intentional way to grow, this conversation will hit home.Listen now and tell us: What’s your “networking cocktail” and what’s missing from it?

People in this episode

Host: Eliud Custodio

Guest: Adam Holtzer

Topics covered

• networking
• business community
• intentional relationships
• entrepreneurship
• event curation

Keywords

• networking cocktail
• business community
• relationship-driven
• events
• Long Island

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Nooks & Socials

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