AAI Network Spotlight

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

[email protected]

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

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.

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Hey, I am an insurance agent: contact me at [email protected]

Or call/text me: 516-610-1155

Steve Barker

Affiliated Agency Inc.

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:

[email protected]

Mike Marano: (631) 319-5022

My thanks to Mike and Westchester Modular Homes! 

LIBI MEMBER SPOTLIGHT AFFILIATED INSURANCE INC.

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

Contact me to lower your annual insurance costs: [email protected] or text me at (516) 610-1155.

Thanks for listening and reading! #joinlibi

SEASON 2: EPISODE 2

GINA FARESE OF MARCOR CONSTRUCTION

"ALWAYS LOOKING UP"

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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:

[email protected]

Gina: 631-831-2690

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

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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

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

[email protected]

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!  

Everything you wanted to know but were afraid to ask.

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: [email protected]

Or connect with Kelly on LinkedIN!

Thanks for being a guest on the show, Kelly! 

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

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, [email protected]

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: [email protected]

Keith McNamara: [email protected]

Phil Sorrentino: [email protected]

[email protected]

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, [email protected]

I will teach you the LIBI secret handshake!

Thank you for listening! 

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         

[email protected]

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

[email protected]