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Cyber Liability Insurance
Hey everyone! Looking for recommendations—especially from my fellow marketers and agency owners. As our business continues to grow, we're looking to add cyber liability insurance to our coverage. Has anyone…
Hiring Community Outreach Person
Hiring: We are looking to hire an entry-level position or freelancer for a community outreach position if you know someone who is interested please email hello@sevencirclemedia.com or give me a…
New member here - hello from rTech Digital Consulting
Hi everyone - I'm Rico Rojas. I joined Nooks and Socials at the end of last week and wanted to introduce myself. I run rTech Digital Consulting here on Long…
Photos of the First Women in Business Nook is here
What a great way to kick off the first women in Business Nook. Photo Album is here for you to review and share: https://www.carolinastrada.com/CLIENT-GALLERIES/BRANDING-CLIENTS/NOOKS-AND-SOCIALS/NOOK-FIRST-WOMEN-IN-BUSINESS-07-21-26/n-T7N9VF Kindly post organizers, panelists, and myself…
Five Star Service on a New Car Lease
There’s something special about doing business with people you know, trust, and genuinely enjoy supporting. We recently worked with Matt Montag at CarJoy, and the entire experience exceeded our expectations.…
Uh oh it's July
Yes, that's right - half the year is gone. If you are like most high performing folks, you set goals for yourself. Some are linear, aka, 10 new clients a…
Why I joined Nooks and Socials
Hi everyone. My name is Carlos Belliard, and I'm the co-founder of Precision Auto Glass of Long Island. I started my networking journey about two years ago when I joined…
Tiki Boat Social - Photos to share
Ciao Nooksters, If you were in the fabulous Tiki Boat excursion, please feel free to find photos and share on social media. As always, kindly tag me/ mention me as…
Craving a Reset from the Everyday Grind? Join me on the Beach for another Full Moon Drum Circle
Ciao Nooksters, I'd love to see some familiar faces this Sunday. Many of you know me as a photographer and brand strategist, but for the past 10 years I've also…
Photos from N&S Marketing Nook + Anniversary 5th (not 6th!).
Ciao Nooksters, Help us celebrate N&S beyond the gatherings by publishing photos captured and sharing a sincere message/ testimonial of your journey with N&S. Post away, and always tag Adam…
Friday - Legal Lunch and Learn
This Friday, the great Craig Wolfson and I will be hosting a legal lunch and learn. Details available here: https://luma.com/p0mio6fm. While the primary focus is on buying and selling a…
Why I Tee It Up Every August — And Why You Should Too
Every August, I look forward to one day on the calendar more than almost any other — not because of the golf (though that's pretty great too), but because of…
Join Me for a Power Breakfast on June 12th
Hey everyone! I’d love to have your support at an upcoming Power Breakfast with Joe Maddalone on Friday, June 12th at the Art League of Long Island. I’ll be joining…
About The Beach Drum Circle on May 31st at 6pm by Carolina Luna
Ciao Nooksters, This Sunday, May 31st I will be hosting a "Full Moon Drum Circle on the Beach". You may know me here as a photographer and a personal brand…
Walk Your Plans Long Island - Open House this evening from 6 - 7:30 @ 991A Peconic Ave. West Babylon
Hello All, We're having an open house this evening at our new Walk Your Plans showroom in West Babylon. We would love anyone interested to stop in to see the…
Looking for commercial real estate agents
I have a colleague seeking a 1200 square ft. standalone building with a corner property. Has to have available parking spots. It’s for a daycare center. Any help or guidance…
Looking for Better outreach on Social Media
Hi Everyone, I was wondering if there is anyone out there that can help with outreach on LinkedIn to build a better sales funnel of leads/ contacts. I am in…
Social Media Planner
Hi everyone, I’m currently looking to add a new tool to our workflow and would love to hear some recommendations—especially from the marketing folks in this group. We’re looking for…
Join Me in Supporting the Next Generation of Leaders – June 15 Golf Outing
I hope this message finds you well. I’m reaching out to personally invite you to join me at this year’s Scouting Golf Outing on Monday, June 15th. I’ve attached the…
HIA-LI Annual Trade Show on May 28th
Hi All- I will be attending the HIA-LI Annual Trade Show on May 28th. You can attend for free as well as join a variety of seminars they are offering.…
Vehicle Wraps
Hey community, does anybody know a company that does vehicle wraps? looking to wrap the side of our van.
Six Harbors Golden Retriever Meetup
Hey community, I want to invite everyone to come by Six Harbors Brewery in Huntington, NY this Sunday from 11-2pm. D&D will be there promoting our Bacon Flavored Dog Oil…
Upcoming Speaking Engagement - Business Podcasting
Thursday, May 28th, is the HIA-LI 38th Annual Trade Show & Conference—the LARGEST B2B trade show on Long Island. It's held at the Suffolk Credit Union Arena (Suffolk Community College…
Selling renting Main street success.
Big opportunity in Smithtown! We’re currently looking to either rent or sell my former building located at 47 W Main Street. This property sits right on Main Street in a…
Top 6 Business trends for 2026
Hey everyone, I wanted to share this with you. Some of the key stats in this artical were shared with a prospective client and realized that they had gaps in…
Why AI-Generated Logos Might Look Good… But Fall Short Where It Counts
Hi All, who isn't loving AI right now? It's definitely helping out our business and countless others. However, AI has its pitfalls, especially when it comes to artwork, and more…
Speaking Announcement
Excited to announce that I will be a speaker at the upcoming MSP Summit. My workshop for MSPs will detail how to Build an Unbreakable Story for Your Brand. Sept…
Speaking Announcement
Excited to announce that I will be a speaker at the upcoming MSP Summit. My workshop for MSPs will detail how to Build an Unbreakable Story for Your Brand. Sept…
I’m Hosting: The Real Truth About Health – Free 17-Day Live Online Conference
I wanted to share something I’m personally hosting that I think many of you will find valuable. I’ll be hosting The Real Truth About Health, a completely FREE 17-day live…
Big Shout to Matt Montag from Carjoy
Nooks and Socials is a special place with special people that truly care. So I wanted to share this post and express my gratitude and appreciation to one of our…
Photo Recap of the Ducks Stadium Event
Ciao Everyone, The photo album for the Ducks event is here! https://www.carolinastrada.com/CLIENT-GALLERIES/BRANDING-CLIENTS/NOOKS-SOCIALS-DUCK-STADIUM/n-L8g6Rt Fell free to use the photos to post on social media. Download individual photos and share. As always,…
Sheetrock and painting needed in Long Beach
Does anyone have any referrals for somebody who can do sheetrock and painting. A friend of had a pipe burst in their ceiling and it damaged some walls Thank you
Looking for an email deliverability expert
My primary email domain keeps bouncing back email as “Undeliverable” with an error code saying: “550 5.7.705 Service unavailable. Access denied, tenant has exceeded threshold.” I have not had any…
Congratulations to Aliyah Harith at QwintiQ Consulting!
Congratulations to Aliyah Harith at QwintiQ Consulting who has been name one of Smarterships' new NYC city leaders! Smarterships connects a worldwide exclusive group of Partner Managers, Partner Marketers &…
March 18 NOOK You Own a Business or Work with Business Owners... You will leave with answers to 2 questions for you...
What is the business worth? How do I make it more valuable? Looking forward to seeing you on 3/18 at 1PM at 350 Walt Whitman Rd #26, Huntington Station, NY…
Content Is Consuming You
What You Take In, You Have to Digest You don’t just upgrade your dreams. You upgrade your digestion. Not the green juice kind. Energetic digestion. Because the truth is simple:…
Travel 2026
Have you planned your 2026 getaway. For personal curated & seamless itineraries, that match your travel style, I can help. Did you know 75% of employees do not take all…
What is a PEO and can it help your business?
What is a PEO? A PEO is a company that provides outsourced HR services through a model known as co-employment. In this structure, the business maintains full control over day-to-day…
What is wall printing?
In mid-2025, I started Inked Wall Creations, a company that produces custom wall murals using vertical wall printing technology. Most people have never seen or even heard of a wall…
Upcoming Webinar: Beyond the Boost March 11th 9am
This webinar focuses on the Referral-to-Lookup psychology. We are telling business owners that their clients find them via word-of-mouth but verify them on Google/YouTube. We’re showing them how to own…
AI Seminar and Breakfast in NYC | March 10th @ 8:30am- 10:30am
AI at Work: Evolution, Impact, and Security in the Modern Workplace March 10th | New York City, NY AI is rapidly reshaping the workplace, but are organizations vetting AI tools…
Are you a Bank is Disguise?
Managing Cash is a key component of any business, whether you are a solotrepreneur, or a global enterprise. >>Do you perform work before or after you get paid? Do you…
It's been a cold week so far...
I can't recall when it's been this cold for as many days in a row -- and neither can the pipes in my home. We have an open crawl space…
If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together.
There’s an old saying: If you want to go quickly, go alone. If you want to go far, go together. Most business owners know how to go fast. We hustle.…
How strong is your brand?
Hi Folks! I recently published a Brand Strength Scorecard to let you assess the strength of your brand foundation on your overall marketing strategy. - It's 100% free - It's…
Your Event: A Story to Be Told
Every unforgettable event has something in common. It tells a story. Not just a timeline of moments or a checklist of details, but a living, breathing narrative that guests can…
Michael Strahl, Philanthropist
We have something special in this group that makes us want to help our fellow socialites lift themselves up in all areas of their lives. Michael Strahl is a great…
Find Your People and Do Good in the World
This phrase lives in my head and quietly guides just about everything I do: FIND YOUR PEOPLE AND DO GOOD IN THE WORLD It’s not a slogan or a marketing…
PINKLEBALL CHARITY TOURNAMENT — FEB 22 • 12–4 PM
???? PINKLEBALL CHARITY TOURNAMENT — FEB 22 • 12–4 PM! Join us for a fun, community-driven Pinkleball event supporting Survivors Park and highlighting the upcoming Commack High School 9/11 Drone…
A Different Kind of ROI
Business development needs to compliment your life, not complicate it, that is why in networking there is a different kind of ROI when you surround yourself with people you know,…
Building Something Different Was Never Optional
When Adam first came to me with the idea for Nooks & Socials, there were two paths we could take. One was easy: build another networking site and move on.…
The story behind the Logo
Rising from the ashes... When Adam approached The Brand Chef with a request for a visual identity for Nooks & Socials, there were immediately two paths laid in front of…
