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About LIBI Member Spotlight
LIBI members talk about their experiences in the Long Island Builders Institute (LIBI) & Long Island Home Builders Care (LIHBC). I am the host of the podcast, Steve Barker, a proud LIBI member, and a commercial insurance agent. Reach out to me if you'd like to be on the podcast, or if you want to lower your company's annual insurance cost! Steve Barker sbarker@aaiinsurance.com Cell: 516-610-1155 (text or call)
- Publisher
- Steven Barker
- Category
- business
- Language
- en
- Explicit
- No
- First episode
- 13 Oct 2021
- Latest episode
- 9 Aug 2024
Latest episodes
16 episodes in the feed.
9 Aug 2024
2024 LIBI EXPO - Expectations Exceeded!
Better late than never! Those of you that know me, know I've been very busy this year. Busy with insurance, and two toddlers at home! Today seemed like a quiet Friday 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
8 Apr 2024
Kaizen NY - Mixer Event - April 25th
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 (https://www.nyckaizen.com) Thanks to sponsors: Affiliated Insurance Agency (sbarker@aaiinsurance.com) 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
25 Oct 2023
Meet Dave Bloom **CLASSIC EPISODE**
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.
23 Oct 2023
Westchester Modular Homes
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
6 Jun 2023
Gina Farese - Charity Boxing!
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 (https://www.lihbc.org) and You'll Be Ok Too (https://www.youllbeok.org) (for Breast Cancer Awareness and Compassionate Assistance) Contact Gina with any questions: gina@marcorNY.com (mailto: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
19 Apr 2023
2023 LIBI EXPO "Packed House"
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.) ** BONUS RECORDING AT THE END OF THE PODCAST - REVEALING INFO ABOUT MIKE THE GLAZIER ** Steve Barker, Affiliated Insurance Inc. (516) 610-1155 Call me to help lower your insurance cost!
8 Mar 2023
Preview to LIBI Expo 03-30-23
Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.
3 Mar 2023
Kelly Bux of SageAV
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 (mailto: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
21 Nov 2022
LIBI Tradeshow Committee
Season 1: Episode 8 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 (mailto: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 (tel:516-610-1155), sbarker@aaiinsurance.com I will teach you the LIBI secret handshake! Thank you for listening!
13 Jul 2022
Merola Tile - Amanda Le
Season 1 - Episode 7 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
8 Jun 2022
Evolution LI
Season 1: Episode 6 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 (mailto:jen@evolutionli.com) 631-445-1694 sam@evolutionli.com (mailto: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!
1 Feb 2022
Terwilliger & Bartone Properties
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.
14 Jan 2022
Mike The Glazier
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 (http://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
9 Dec 2021
Renu Contracting & Restoration - Milburn Flooring
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 (http://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
24 Oct 2021
2021 LIBI Builders Expo
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 (http://www.libi.org) Long Island Home Builders Care www.lihbc.org (http://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 (mailto:akalmar@rmny.com) Duravit dean.camastro@us.duravit.com Cosentino www.cosentino.com (http://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 (http://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 (http://www.dormakaba.com) Westchester Modular Homes www.wmhconstruction.com First Onsite Property Restoration rbailin@maxons.com (mailto:rbailin@maxons.com) Nikon Diamond Tools www.nikondia.com (http://www.nikondia.com) HealtheHabitats www.healthehabitats.com Winters Bros. www.wintersbros.com (http://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 (mailto:dan@admorblinds.com) Minuteman Press print@mmpselden.com (mailto:print@mmpselden.com) Plessers Appliances www.plessers.com (http://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
13 Oct 2021
Interview with Lois Fricke
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!
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