Season 3: Episode 10

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.  - Steve Barker, Affiliated Agency Inc.

Season 3: 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, [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 3 - 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, Director of Architects & Design/National Accounts. We met at Merola Tile's main location in Amityville. I got to tour their impressive show room and warehouse. Amanda looks forward to networking with LIBI members and participating in LIBI events. 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 coming on the 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."

ATTENTION LIBI MEMBERS! I can substantially lower your insurance costs. I've been doing this for customers for over 25 years. Somehow I'm still so young! Call or text me so I can improve your coverage and lower your 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]

Evolution LI PENDING JUN 08, 2022

Season 3: 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!

Season 3: 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! Last but not least, 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).

[email protected]

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

[email protected]

Phone: 631-228-8898

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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. [email protected].

Have a great day and go make some money!

Season 3: 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.)

[email protected]

Reach out to Danielle for Terwilliger/Bartone project details:

[email protected]

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. 

 

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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 [email protected].

Take care,

Steve Barker, Affiliated Agency Inc.

LIBI Member Spotlight Podcast

Season 3: 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: [email protected]

On Long Island you can email Ross: [email protected]

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!  

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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 [email protected]

- Steve Barker, Affiliated Insurance Agency

Builder Associate Spotlight

Season 3: 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: [email protected]; 631-965-8635

Christine Hartt: [email protected]; 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.

 

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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 (516) 610-1155

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

[email protected]

 

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.

[email protected]

 

East Coast Abstract Group

[email protected]

 

Renu Contracting & Restoration/Milburn Flooring

[email protected]

 

Duravit

[email protected]

 

Cosentino

www.cosentino.com

 

Closets by Design

www.closetsbydesign.com

 

Angela’s House Home Store

www.angelashouse.org

 

Gen Ready Inc.

[email protected]

 

Emtec Consulting Engineers, DPC

[email protected]

 

OMG Oh My Gorgeous Shower Doors Inc.

[email protected]

 

Altherm, Inc.

www.altherm.com

 

Eagle Electrical Group

[email protected]

 

Brandable Marketing

[email protected]

 

M. Jesus Construction Corp.

[email protected]

 

Dormakaba

www.dormakaba.com

 

Westchester Modular Homes

www.wmhconstruction.com

 

 

First Onsite Property Restoration

[email protected]

 

 

Nikon Diamond Tools

www.nikondia.com

 

HealtheHabitats

www.healthehabitats.com

 

Winters Bros.

www.wintersbros.com

 

d’Artiste photography

[email protected]

 

Bargain Build

www.bargainbuildli.com

 

Marketing Reel

[email protected]

 

Maggio Environmental

www.maggioenvironmental.com

 

Admor Blinds and Window Fashions

[email protected]

 

Minuteman Press

[email protected]

 

Plessers Appliances

www.plessers.com

 

Alside Building Products

[email protected]

 

The Huntington Closet & Cabinet Co

www.huntingtoncloset.com

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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

LIBI Member Spotlight

Season 3, Episode One

"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 the how LIBI members often make charity a priority. 

SHOW TOPICS: LIBI's Tradeshow Expo on 10/21/21, LIHBC charitable projects, annual scholarships, Babylon's Food Bank, fighting NYS' scaffold law, NYS' new Governor Kathy Hochel, raising awareness for children with disability - are NYS parks equipped fairly, and last but not least, the growing interest in a 2022 LIBI bowling event! 

To actively support Lois & LIHBC's submission of a bill for a charitable organization exemption from NYS Labor Law 240/241 (the scaffold law explained in this episode) please visit www.libi.org or email Lois directly: [email protected]. Sign a petition, speak out, get involved.

Last but not least, Lois suggested I change the name to "LIBI MEMBER SPOTLIGHT" so here we are in what I will call the 3rd incarnation of this show; and thus it's 3rd season. 

Season 3, Episode 1; and I'm starting with Lois. It was a great interview, and I look forward to talking with Lois in future episodes to follow up on her ongoing charitable objectives with LIHBC.

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A note from me, Steve Barker: Don't forget - I am a 25 year insurance professional and a proud LIBI member. I specialize in insurance programs for contractors and their associates. That's pretty much all LIBI members. Contact me to lower your insurance costs and increase coverage. Contact me in all the ways:

Steve Barker

Call or Text: 516-610-1155

Email: [email protected]

Or surprise me with a fax: 212-858-5751