LIBI Member Spotlight: Recent Episodes

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Better late than never! Those of you who know me, know I've been very busy this year. Busy with insurance work, and busy with two toddlers at home! Today seemed like a quiet day to stitch this episode together! Hope you enjoy it! I will post on social media and tag everyone I can! Thanks for playing along with me. I always have a great time talking with all of you.

Steve Barker, Insurance Producer

AFFILIATED AGENCY INC

516-610-1155

sbarker@aaiinsurance.com

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KAIZEN NY (RESTAURANT) - Mixer Event, April 25, 2024

SEASON 2: EPISODE 5

Rob Dorsky, LIBI member and co-owner of Kaizen NY (Restaurant), talks about his upcoming networking Mixer Event at Kaizen NY, 33-70 Farrington St, Queens, NY 11354. It's on April 25, 5PM - 9PM. Meet builders and associates from the local construction industry.

Get on Eventbrite now! Search for Kaizen Mixer Event. RSVP your tickets now!

"Join professionals at the 2024 Networking mixer event. Connect through the 4 hour dynamic gathering with worthwhile conversations, delightful food & drinks (3-hour open bar). Seize the opportunity to forge MEANINGFUL CONNECTIONS, explore synergies, and thrive in the industry's hub."

KAIZEN NEW YORK

Thanks to sponsors:

Affiliated Insurance Agency

Crystal Windows & Doors

Dassai Blue Sake

Portions of proceeds to go to the following charity: TSINY

Personal testimonial: This is a beautiful restaurant with amazing food and the best mixologists (bartenders). The event is electric. I have been to previous networking events there and left with great contacts, some of whom are current clients. THANKS ROB!!! - Steve Barker, Affiliated Insurance Agency 516-610-1155

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SEASON 2: EPISODE 4

"DAVE BLOOM of PINE AIRE TRUCK SERVICE"

CLASSIC EPISODE from September 3, 2019; moved over from the old podcast feed!

Hello LIBI members! This was a very fun episode to record. It's a day on Fire Island with Dave Bloom. What else do you need to know?

Reach out to Dave if you want to see the video version. Thanks to AJ at Marketing Reel for his videography that day.

Hey, I am an insurance agent: contact me at sbarker@aaiinsurance.com

Or call/text me: 516-610-1155

Steve Barker

Affiliated Agency Inc.

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SEASON 2: EPISODE 3

MIKE MARANO FROM WESTCHESTER MODULAR HOMES, INC. (WMH)

Hello patient podcast subscribers! I really want to get these episodes out more often, but as many of you know, I have 2 small children, and they are demanding of my time! And super cute. Ask me to show a picture!

In this episode, I had a great time talking with Mike Marano at his Huntington office. First, you have to know WHM builds modular homes on Long Island and all over. Not just in Westchester.

I walked in while he was with a client, and he let me sit-in and learn. Mike's got a great set-up there, including a nice set of golf clubs and his grandfather's Minnesota Fats pool cue. (Feel free to invite Mike to your country club to play a round.)

As I said above, WMH does a lot of work on Long Island. Much of it out east. I learned what a "stick built" house is, and I got a clear education of what a modern modular home is compared to a "regular" home. Mike wants to work with LIBI members. After you listen to the episode, here's what you do: 1) Call/email me so I can lower your annual insurance costs. 2) Call/email Mike to learn how you can work with him on modular homes. Not necessarily in that order. :). Here's Mike's info:

mmarano@westchestermodular.com

Mike Marano: (631) 319-5022

My thanks to Mike and Westchester Modular Homes!

LIBI MEMBER SPOTLIGHT AFFILIATED INSURANCE INC.

I'm Steve Barker. Proud LIBI member, insurance professional, and podcast professional.

Contact me to lower your annual insurance costs: sbarker@aaiinsurance.com or text me at (516) 610-1155.

Thanks for listening and reading! #joinlibi

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SEASON 2: EPISODE 2

GINA FARESE OF MARCOR CONSTRUCTION

"ALWAYS LOOKING UP"

Gina Farese, CEO of Marcor Construction is Boxing for Charity on November 20th!

Go to lifightforcharity.org and get your tickets today! (Look for: DONATE NOW)

There are amazing sponsorships available!

Make sure you attend the events leading up to the night of the big fight:

Axe throwing, trapese night, guest bartending nights, hibache cook-out, and more to come!

Gina is boxing for the following charities:

Long Island Home Builders Care

and

You'll Be Ok Too (for Breast Cancer Awareness and Compassionate Assistance)

Contact Gina with any questions:

gina@marcorNY.com

Gina: 631-831-2690

**** I bought my ticket, hope to see you there! - Steve

I'm Steve Barker from Affiliated Insurance Agency - How can I help you with your business insurance? Call me or text me: 516-610-1155

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Hope you were in attendance!  It was an amazing show! Book your booth for the 2024 show as early as you can because we are going to top 2023's show... somehow!

In case you checked, here's Rob Dorsky's company info:

www.crystalwindows.com

RobD@crystalwindows.com

Crystal® Window & Door Systems, offers industry proven quality, with state-of-the-art manufacturing in Queens, New York; Chicago, IL; St. Louis, MO; and Riverside, CA to best serve our customers. The company’s wide array of products offers architectural designers fenestration solutions that enhance green sustainable design initiatives, with high performance, energy efficient Architectural Aluminum and Residential Vinyl Crystal® and Crystal® Energy Star® Certified products.

(Rob was the only one I promised that I'd put all his company info in the notes! I'm a man of my word.)

Steve Barker, Affiliated Insurance Inc.

(516) 610-1155   Call me to help lower your insurance cost!  

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Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

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Season 1: Episode 9

Kelly Bux of SageAV

Interview with LIBI member Kelly Bux, Business Development Executive at Sage AV

This is a fun interview with Kelly Bux, and we learn a lot about what SageAV is doing to make our world more like the Jetsons' world. Also, Kelly and I have a lot in common! Starting with growing up in the great town of Hicksville (in totally different decades).

Most importantly, at the end of the episode you will hear how you can help Kelly's identical twin sister, Megan Shergill. Megan is battling cancer, Kelly started a GoFundMe page. Here's the direct link: Help Megan Shergill Battle Cancer and Win. Every dollar helps Megan and her family. 

Kelly will be back to LIBI events soon, right after maternity leave; that's when you can reach out to Kelly: 

Cell: 646-771-4006

Email: kbux@sageav.com

Or connect with Kelly on LinkedIN!

Thanks for being a guest on the show, Kelly! 

Contact me for insurance assistance anytime: 516-610-1155

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Season 1: Episode 7

LIBI Tradeshow Committee Meeting #1

SPOTLIGHT ON: The LIBI Tradeshow 2023

Put it in your calendar! LIBI's 2023 tradeshow is March 30, 2023 at the Huntington Hilton, rain or shine! This episode I speak with new LIBI board member, and vice chair for the tradeshow committee, Phil Sorrentino from DuPont. I will try to get an interview after every committee meeting, and update you with what's going on. Please join us at the next meeting on November 29th! Happy Thanksgiving! Talk to you soon! Don't be a stranger. You can contact me at any time: 516-610-1155, sbarker@aaiinsurance.com

Here are the Chair members of the Tradeshow committee - contact them with any tradeshow ideas or if you can assist in any way on tradeshow day:

Alan Kennemer: nycabsandtops@gmail.com

Keith McNamara: kmcnamara@alside.com

Phil Sorrentino: psorrentino@campsite.com

Jen@LIBI.org

Looking for an easy way to lower your insurance costs in 2023? Just give me a call or send me an email!

Steve Barker, 516-610-1155, sbarker@aaiinsurance.com

I will teach you the LIBI secret handshake!

Thank you for listening!

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Season 1 - Episode 8

Merola Tile

Interview with Amanda Le

Merlo Tile's National Accounts Manager / Director of A&D

Hello fellow LIBI Members! This episode I was happy to interview Amanda Le, Merola Tile's Director of Architects & Design/National Accounts. We met at their main location in Amityville. I toured their impressive show room & warehouse. Amanda looks forward to networking with LIBI members and participating in LIBI events. She won't play softball, but you could get her to join your golf foursome... probably. She is a founding member of The Women of LIBI and got to speak about personal struggles at their first meeting. She touches on that in our interview. It was recently her 30th birthday! Happy birthday again Amanda, and welcome to LIBI! Thank you for being on my podcast and sharing your story!

Amanda Le

Amanda.L@merolatile.us

Office # 631-464-4444

Cell # 631-615-0786

From Merola Tile's website, www.merolatile.us :

"Merola Tile Sales Company was founded in 1988 with a single mission: help our customers succeed and prosper in their ceramic tile business, delighting them with superb distribution of quality ceramic tiles and adhesives, all at excellent value.

For over three decades, Merola Tile has been focused on nurturing lifetime relationships from coast to coast. That means building a world-class customer service team, creating one of the largest sample departments in the industry, and providing customized sales and marketing materials for our customers."

Honorable mention in this episode to George Erato of DRP Solutions.

ATTENTION LIBI MEMBERS! I can substantially lower your insurance costs. I've been doing this for clients for over 25 years. Somehow I'm still so young! Call or text me so I can improve your coverage and lower annual insurance costs. Need a positive referral from another LIBI member? Let me know! Call or text: 516-610-1155

Have a great day! Practice the secret LIBI handshake everyday! See you at the LIBI softball game!

Steve Barker, Affiliated Insurance Agency

sbarker@aaiinsurance.com

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Season 1: Episode 7

Evolution LI

Evolution Realty of Long Island

Interview with Jennifer DeVito and Samantha Panzarino

I had the pleasure of inteviewing Jen and Sam of Evolution LI. We talked about how Jen and her husband started their company, and how it's grown. From home flips to a design-build contractor in a growth phaze. Jen's a licensed real estate agent and is also spearheading an effort to educate women who might not realize their opportunities in construction. We cover a lot, and it was very interesting to hear from this new LIBI member. And yes, I forced in a "Pinky and The Brain" sound bite because I think I'm so funny. Haha!

Hope you enjoy the episode!

jen@evolutionli.com

631-445-1694

sam@evolutionli.com

I'm the host of this show, Steve Barker. I am also, first and foremost, an insurance agent. I've been with Affiliated Insurance for over 20 years. Text or call if you would like to lower your insurance costs, and get the service you deserve. Call/text me: 516-610-1155

Have a great day! Practice the secret LIBI handshake everyday!

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Season 1: Episode 6

Ampersand Marketing

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Interview with Steve Marran

"All Ampersands are Beautiful"

Interview in Patchogue with Steve Marran president of Ampersand Marketing. We learn the difference between branding, marketing, and advertising. Steve tells us about his clients, and how his company can help yours! We hear from Steve's daughter, Morgan - GO SEAWOLVES! Steve says his door is open to any LIBI member! Stop by any time to meet the head of security Reggie (he's a bullmastiff and a good boy). Also, bring them an Ampersand if you have one, add to the collection!

steve@ampersand.marketing

Thanks to Steve and Morgan for a great time in Patchogue! &&&&&&&

Ampersand Marketing. Located in historic downtown Patchogue (NY), Ampersand is just outside NYC on Long Island’s beautiful south shore." Go visit them today:

501 West Main Street, Suite C,

Patchogue, NY 11772

 info@ampersand.marketing

  Phone: 631-228-8898  ---

I'm Steve Barker from Affiliated Agency. I'm a LIBI member, podcaster, and an insurance agent. If you are reading this, click on this number and send me a text to say hello: 516-610-1155. Or email me and we'll talk about how to lower your insurance costs. sbarker@aaiinsurance.com.

Have a great day and go make some money!

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Season 1: Episode 5 "Terwilliger & Bartone Propeties"

"Interview with Anthony Bartone"

This is the interview where you hear what going on "behind the curtain" while climbing "the ladder". Anthony Bartone is a very active board member of LIBI and he's helping create the jobs other members are eager to work on. Anthony lets us know how you get to work with him. (Hint: help LIBI's political efforts keeping Long Island a productive hub of industry.)

anthony@terwilligerbartone.com

Reach out to Danielle for Terwilliger/Bartone project details:

danielle@terwilligerbartone.com

Mention this podcast and get sent to the front of the line! (That's what I heard.)

visit www.terwilligerbartone.com for more information!

I learned a lot at this interview. Thank you Anthony! Keep in touch as you climb the LIBI ladder.

I'm Steve Barker from Affilated Agency. I am a husband, a dad, a new homeowner, and throughout, an insurance agent. If you liked this podcast, you'll love the quote I provide for your commercial insurance. Give me a call and let's lower your 2022 insurance costs. Call or text me at 516-610-1155. Or email me sbarker@aaiinsurance.com.

Take care,

Steve Barker, Affiliated Agency Inc.

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LIBI Member Spotlight Podcast

Season 1: Episode 4

"Mike The Glazier"

"Interview with Chad Lerner"

This was a fun interview with Chad Lerner or Mike The Glazier, in Flushing, Queens. They also have a location in Mineola, Long Island. Go visit Ross Lerner there and tell him LIBI Member Spotlight sent you.

In this episode we find out about Mike The Glazier history (100 years!) their dedication to their craft, and Chad's personal growth in the industry. We hear about LIBI and QBBA, The Mets, Frank Sinatra, and much more! 

In the 5 borough area, reach out to Chad: miketheglazier@aol.com

On Long Island you can email Ross: 6lassman@gmail.com

To see a cool animated history of Mike The Glazier go to www.miketheglazier.com

Thanks for your hospitality Chad! Here's to another 100 years!

If you read all the above... wow! Thanks. Podcasting is a side gig... I am much better at marketing commercial insurance programs to lower annual insurance costs. Give me a call and I'll hook you up. (516) 610-1155. Or email me sbarker@aaiinsurance.com

• Steve Barker, Affiliated Insurance Agency

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LIBI Member Spotlight Podcast

Season 1: Episode 3

"Renu Contracting Restoration & Milburn Flooring"

Interview with Ana Kalmar & Christine Hartt

Thanks to Ana Kalmar and Christine Hartt of Renu Contracting Restoration & Milburn Flooring! (Milburn's been around since 1959!) They are (kinda) new to LIBI and have really made a positive impact. This episode we discuss what Renu & Milburn do, how they work together, and their charitable efforts in the community. We make a point of mentioning our 2021 CHAMPIONSHIP softball team The Wrecking Crew. (crowd cheer sound effect here).

Reach out to Ana or Christine with your restoration needs:

Ana Kalmar: akalmar@rmny.com; 631-965-8635

Christine Hartt: chartt@rmny.com; 516-551-3652

www.renuny.com

And find their app at Apple and Google app stores!

RENU provides emergency response for flood, fire, smoke, and mold damage. Whenever a disaster strikes, RENU is ready to respond 24 hours a day, 7 days a week to accommodate occupied buildings and minimize disruption. Call us or report a loss through our RENU App and our immediate response team can expedite the remediation and reconstruction of a damaged facility.

My apologies to Ana & Christine because of the long wait for this episode's release! This last quarter of 2021 has been a busy one! I hope they both enjoy hearing the interview! It was a pleasure to talk with them.

Also, if you have read all this congratulations - you're the one! Call me if you want to lower your cost for insurance, while improving coverage. That's my main gig. Peace! - Steve

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LIBI Member Spotlight Podcast

Season 1: Episode 2

"LIBI's 2021 Builders Expo"

"LIBI Expo Members Speak!"

Hope you enjoyed the Expo. Thanks to all who contributed to this podcast. The show was great! This was my first Expo interview episode; I'll strive to improve next year. Here are all the members who spoke on this episode, and their email info:

Affiliated Insurance Agency

sbarker@aaiinsurance.com

Long Island Builders Institute

www.libi.org

Long Island Home Builders Care

www.lihbc.org

LIBI Member Spotlight Podcast

https://libimemberspotlight.libsyn.com/website

Advanced Doors Inc.

Kelsey@advanceddoorsinc.com

East Coast Abstract Group

chuck@eca-abastract.com

Renu Contracting & Restoration/Milburn Flooring

akalmar@rmny.com

Duravit

dean.camastro@us.duravit.com

Cosentino

www.cosentino.com

Closets by Design

www.closetsbydesign.com

Angela’s House Home Store

www.angelashouse.org

Gen Ready Inc.

christopher@getgenready.com

Emtec Consulting Engineers, DPC

ajsolano@emtec-engineers.com

OMG Oh My Gorgeous Shower Doors Inc.

rennie@omgshowerdoors.com

Altherm, Inc.

www.altherm.com

Eagle Electrical Group

eagleelectricgroup@gmail.com

Brandable Marketing

liz@brandablemarketing.net

M. Jesus Construction Corp.

mjesusconstruction@gmail.com

Dormakaba

www.dormakaba.com

Westchester Modular Homes

www.wmhconstruction.com

First Onsite Property Restoration

rbailin@maxons.com

Nikon Diamond Tools

www.nikondia.com

HealtheHabitats

www.healthehabitats.com

Winters Bros.

www.wintersbros.com

d’Artiste photography

dartisteny@gmail.com

Bargain Build

www.bargainbuildli.com

Marketing Reel

aj@marketingreel.agency

Maggio Environmental

www.maggioenvironmental.com

Admor Blinds and Window Fashions

dan@admorblinds.com

Minuteman Press

print@mmpselden.com

Plessers Appliances

www.plessers.com

Alside Building Products

kmcnamara@alside.com

The Huntington Closet & Cabinet Co

www.huntingtoncloset.com

IMPORTANT FOR YOU TO KNOW: I am an insurance professional.. Please contact me so I can help lower your commercial insurance costs significantly! Thank you!

Your buddy,

Steve Barker, Affiliated Agency, Inc.

516-610-1155

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LIBI Member Spotlight

Season 1 Episode 1

"Interview With Lois Fricke"

"LIBI Strengths & LIHBC Objectives"

My thanks to Lois Fricke, Operations Director of LIBI, for taking the time to talk about her history with Long Island Builders Institute and charitable efforts with Long Island Home Builders Care. In this episode you'll hear how she got started with LIBI, the strengths of the organization and the quality of it's members. Lois proudly talks about how the LIBI members often make charity a priority.

Show Topics: LIBI's upcoming Trade Expo on 10/21/2021, LIHBC charitable projects, annual scholarships, Babylon Food Bank, the NYS Scaffold law and Lois bill to make charitable organizations exempt, NYS new governor Kathy Hochel, raising awareness for children with disability at our NYS parks, and last but not least the growing interest in a 2022 LIBI bowling event!

To actively support Lois and LIHBC's bill to change NYS Scaffold Labor Law 240/241 (explained in this episode) please visit www.libi.org and www.lihbc.org or email Lois at lois@libi.org

My thanks to Lois Fricke for doing this interview. I look forward to speaking with her again as current LIHBC goals are met and new ones begin.

A note from me: Please remember -- I am an insurance agent and a LIBI member! If you are shopping your commercial insurance this year, please include me. Text or call: 516-610-1155. My email: sbarker@aaiinsurance.com

THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!