Interview with LIBI legend: Charlie Mancini (with a little help from Annemarie diSalvo of diSalvo Interiors)

Builder Associate Spotlight: Season 1, episode 12

My guest today is Charlie Mancini. I was very happy to talk to him about his family, how he got started in construction, how he helped found LIBI, and Long Island Home Builders Care.  Charlie was a terrific guest, and that may have been because I had Annemarie diSalvo (of diSalvo Interiors) helping me interview him.

Thank you Charlie for this opportunity to learn from the master. Your legacy can be found all over Suffolk County with every home your companies built, and with all the charitable work you've done.  And I know, I know... to you it's not work, you are just helping your Long Island family. Thanks again!

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I'm Steve Barker the host of Builder Associate Spotlight, a LIBI member and a commercial insurance agent working for Affiliated Agency in Plainview NY.  If I can help you with your insurance please email me at [email protected] or call 516-610-1155.

Please subscribe to this podcast, then rate and review on itunes, or wherever you hear your pod. 

See you next time!

Steve Barker

INSURANCE is my A-game.  Podcasting is my hobby.

NEW TITLE IS: BUILDER ASSOCIATE SPOTLIGHT

YOU NEED TO SUBSCRIBE TO THE NEW NAME ON YOUR CELL PHONE.

Dear listeners,

To broaden it's appeal, I have changed the name of this podcast to BUILDER ASSOCIATE SPOTLIGHT. As you probably know, I'm an insurance agent working for Affiliated Agency, and my company is of course remaining a member of LIBI. We appreciate and enjoy working with all our friends there. The podcast name-change will broaden the scope of the show, and allow voices outside of LIBI to interact with our community.

**PLEASE SUBSCRIBE to BUILDER ASSOCIATE SPOTLIGHT**

1. Go to you podcast provider on your cell phone.

2. Search for BUILDER ASSOCIATE SPOTLIGHT.

3. Click on "SUBSCRIBE".

(I can see how many people subscribe, so this is great way to feed my ego, haha!)

Since I am writing this in August 2019 the next two episodes are interviews with Charlie Mancini, and then Dave Bloom.  You do not want to miss these two episodes.  Only on Builder Associate Spotlight.

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For the most part, the format will remain the same.  It's a networking show for us to know our peers in industry a little better.  There will remain a focus on LIBI because I am determined to stay involved there. I hope you continue to listen, and I am happy to listen to any feedback.  If you'd like to be on the show, please contact me at [email protected] or (516) 610-1155!

Thank you!

Steve Barker

Insurance is my A-Game. Podcasting is my hobby.

"Interview with Christine Gordon and Will Flower"

Winters Brothers Waste Systems

Builder-Associate Spotlight: Season 1, Episode 12

My guests today are Will Flower and Christine Gordon of Winters Brothers Waste Systems. Their location in West Babylon is very impressive, which was no surprise. They have many locations on Long Island, their kelly green trucks are everywhere (some with superheroes painted on the hood). We talk about trash, and LIBI, and Christmas trees, and all the good stuff the Winters family does. Thank you Christine and Will for sitting to talk with me about Winters Bros.

This is from Winters Bros website:

"Winters Bros. Waste Systems is the premier solid waste and recycling company on Long Island, servicing commercial, residential, industrial and municipal customers across both counties.

We are Long Islanders, locally owned and operated, with a successful history that dates back to the 1950s. Over the last 60 years, we have built a network of regional operations, including multiple hauling locations, six recycling centers and 12 transfer stations.

Winters Bros.’ solid and sound financial footing and our talented and professional team means that our equipment is top notch and our service to you, our valued customer is first class. Give us a call and experience the best service on Long Island."

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This podcast is produced and hosted by me, Steve Barker. I'm an experienced insurance agent working for Affiliated Insurance Agency. I insure builders and their associates! If I can help your business lower annual insurance cost, please give me a call: 516-610-1155 or email me [email protected]. 

Thank you for supporting Builder Associate Spotlight!

Your buddy, 

Steve

"Interview With Eric Vogel"

Coastal Cabinet Works

Builder-Associate Spotlight: Season 1 Episode 10

My guest today is Eric Vogel, head of the outdoor cabinet division of Coastal Cabinet Works.  He's involved with other aspects of Coastal Cabinet Works, such as sales, design, and of course their kitchen cabinet lines.

I visited Eric's Plainview office, and marveled at the fantastic showroom. They also have a showroom in South Hampton. Eric has a very interesting work history leading him to designing your perfect backyard kitchen, and it involves the Energizer Bunny.  Just like that bunny, Eric keeps going and going and going... 

This is from Coastal Cabinet Works' website:

"Coastal Cabinet Works offers a wide selection of North American Outdoor Cabinetry that meets the highest quality standards. We have carefully selected lines offering options that meet your unique design style and budget. Coastal's fully trained design team puts the same thoughtfulness and dedication into designing your outdoor kitchen, as your indoor." 

This episode also contains my first FOC (free of charge) "commercial".  If you'd like to put together a 30 second spot and be heard on this podcast let me know.  We'll put one together.

Contact him at: [email protected]

Thanks for taking the time to talk, Eric! See you at LIBI again soon.

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This podcast is produced and hosted by me, Steve Barker. I'm an experienced insurance agent working for Affiliated Insurance Agency Inc. I insure contractors, real estate owners, architects, engineers, retail operations, restaurants, and many other associated businesses. If I can help you lower your insurance costs, please call me at 516-610-1155, or email me: [email protected].

Thank you for listening to Builder Associate Spotlight. Now take a trip to CCW and ask for Eric!

Your buddy,

Steve

Affiliated Insurance Agency

Plainview, NY

"Interview with Anthony Confredo"

Maggio Environmental Services

Builder-Associate Spotlight: Season 1: Episode 9

Anthony Confredo, senior territory manager for Maggio Environmental Services, is my guest today. I found about his history, and how he has helped Maggio grow during many years of service with his company. They treat him like family, and he in turn contributes to the pride and professionalism of Maggio Enviromental. He was nice enough to give me the tour of their huge facility, and it was more than impressive. Keep an eye out for their sparkling clean green trucks and green dumpsters, and all the other green waste containers. This company is on brand!

From their website, https://maggioenvironmental.com/

"Maggio Environmental is focused on collecting and processing your waste at the lowest prices available while providing superior service and environmentally sound solutions.

Serving commercial, building and residential customers throughout Long Island since 1957, our owners and leadership team are hands on, and bring decades of experience in waste and recycling collection and processing.

Our goal of “Recycling for Zero Waste” allows us to focus on transitioning the highly recyclable materials we collect into valuable products. This recycling creates jobs, supports the economy and saves valuable landfill space.

Maggio Environmental Provides You Service and Value you Won’t find Anywhere Else."

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Builder-Associate Spotlight is produced and hosted by me, Steve Barker. I'm an active LIBI member and an experienced insurance agent. If this podcast has any value for you, please remember me the next time you need insurance help. I specialize in insurance for contractors, builders, and their associates. It's time to lower your cost and work with someone you trust.

Thanks for listening to BAS!  See you next time!

Your buddy in insurance,

Steve Barker

(516) 610-1155

"Interview with Nick Dalvano"

All-Ways Elevator, Inc.

LIBI Spotlight: Season 1: Episode 8

Nick Dalvano is Vice President of All-Ways Elevators Inc. He is the current president of the LIBI Associates Council, and he is on the board of the non-profit organization Long Island Builders Home Care. All-Ways is a successful family business being run from their impressive Hauppauge office, by Nick, his father, brother, and other family members. They also have a location in Glendale, that I have to apologize, did not get mentioned in the podcast! Anyway, I know what you are asking: Does his company install and maintain dumbwaiters??  You'll find out. (What a teaser!) My dumb jokes aside, All-Ways is incredibly impressive. Top notch work, and customer care.

Visit their website to see what what's up at All-Ways Elevator:

www.allwayselevatorinc.com

From their website:

"Welcome to All-Ways Elevator, where We Are All-Ways At Your Service.

Whether you need a new installation or require service on your existing equipment, All-Ways Elevator is your solution.

With over 3 decades of experience in all aspects of the vertical transportation industry, serving contractors, architects, the general public and homeowners alike from design through completion and continuing service, we are your vertical transportation solution provider.

We service, repair, modernize and maintain all makes and models of passenger, freight, LULA elevators and dumbwaiters.

We install various designs of commercial and residential elevators, lifts, dumbwaiters and a wide variety of accessibility products to fulfill your project requirements.

We warrantee and maintain everything we install with our full time, certified elevator technicians.

Our fleet of service vehicles come fully stocked with the necessary tools, equipment and parts to expedite repairs and ensure minimal down time on a 24 hour 7 day a week basis."

My thanks to Nick for taking the time to talk to me about All-Ways, and how working with LIBI has been beneficial for him personally as well as for his company.

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I also recommend visiting Long Island Home Builders Care's website to see the good work LIBI is doing: www.lihbc.org 

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LIBI SPOTLIGHT is produced and hosted by me, Steve Barker. I'm an active LIBI member and an experienced insurance agent. If this podcast has been a value to you in any way, kindly consider allowing me help lower your insurance costs. You probably are paying too much and I can help fix that. Thank you for listening to LIBI Spotlight!  Please give a good rating and review on iTunes.

Your buddy,

Steve Barker 

Insurance Guy

Podcast Creator

(516) 610-1155

[email protected]

"Interview with Alan Kennemer"

Cosentino Surfaces

LIBI Spotlight: Season 1, Episode 7

Today's guest is Alan Kennemer, Commercial Sales Manager at Cosentino Long Island. Alan tells how life led him to LIBI and how "jumping in with both feet" has really paid off; not only for him, but for the numerous people that benefit from Long Island Home Builders Care (charity arm of LIBI).

My thanks to Alan for talking with me at his Hicksville office, and for punctuating how important it is to get involved at LIBI. "It's not who you know, but who knows you."

You can email Alan at [email protected]. Please visit www.cosentino.com for more information about their high-end countertop surfaces, and all their other services. From their website:

"Cosentino Group is a family-owned company that produces and distributes high value innovative surfaces for the world of design and architecture. It works together with its clients and partners to provide with solutions that offer design and value, and inspire the life of many people.

This objective is possible thanks to pioneering and leading brands in their respective segments such as Silestone®, Dekton® or Sensa by Cosentino®. Technologically advanced surfaces that allow the creation of unique environments and designs for the home and public spaces.

Lead the global surfacing market by branding innovative architectural solutions that provide design, value and inspiration to our customers' lives.

Cosentino Group's mission is to be a leading company that responsibly imagines and anticipates high value and innovative surfaces for the architectural and design world.

Inspire people through innovative spaces.

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So... who am I, you may be wondering?  I'm Steve Barker, a LIBI member, but first and foremost, I am a commercial insurance agent.  Are you paying too much for your insurance? I want to help.

Steve Barker, Affiliated Agency

(516) 610-1155

[email protected]

Thank you for listening to LIBI Spotlight! See you next month!

- Steve

"Interview with Annemarie diSalvo"

diSalvo Interiors

LIBI Spotlight: Season 1, Episode 6

May 2019

This month I had the pleasure to speak with Annemarie diSalvo and her mother Rosemarie diSalvo. They have been business partners for 23 years! We talk interior design, residential and commercial. I learned that some clients have some very interesting requests on their "wish list".  Bowling alleys, batting cages, oh, and... "Red Rooms" a'la Fifty Shades of Grey. Haha! We talked about the benefits of the LIBI trade show, and it's charitable arm Long Island Home Builders Care. 

Thank you Annamarie and Rosemarie for an enjoyable visit at your terrific building in Westbury.  

Please visit www.disalvointeriors.com to see photos of their completed projects, and information on how work with them. From their website:

"FOR MORE THAN 22 YEARS, DISALVO INTERIORS HAS BEEN A FULL SERVICE INTERIOR DESIGN FIRM AND INDUSTRY LEADER. BASED IN NEW YORK, WITH OFFICES IN WESTBURY, WE ARE PERFECTLY SITUATED TO HANDLE A BROAD RANGE OF PROJECTS THROUGHOUT THE UNITED STATES. OUR AWARD WINNING DESIGNS HAVE BEEN FEATURED IN VARIOUS NATIONAL PUBLICATIONS SUCH AS THE NEW YORK TIMES AND ARCHITECTURAL DIGEST.

 OUR DESIGN TEAM IS INCREDIBLY KNOWLEDGEABLE IN THE CONSTRUCTION PROCESS AND STRONGLY BELIEVES A PARTNERSHIP BETWEEN ARCHITECT, DESIGNER, CLIENT AND BUILDER IS ESSENTIAL TO ANY NEW CONSTRUCTION OR RENOVATION PROJECT.

 IN ADDITION TO CUSTOM HOMES FOR PRIVATE CLIENTS, DISALVO INTERIORS ALSO DESIGNS AND SPECIFIES FINISH MATERIALS FOR NEW CONDO AND APARTMENT DEVELOPMENTS.
FURNISHING AND DESIGNING MODEL APARTMENTS, HOMES AND CLUBHOUSES ARE PROJECTS THAT ALLOW US FULL CREATIVE LICENSE TO DESIGN UNIQUE AND INNOVATIVE SPACES.
OUR DESIGNS REFLECT THE CURRENT LIFESTYLE AND PREFERENCES OF OUR CLIENTS AND ARE EXECUTED IN A FLAWLESS AND TIMELESS STYLE."

I hope you enjoy the podcast episode!

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I'm the host of LIBI Spotlight, Steve Barker. I am a LIBI member and an insurance agent with over 20 years experience. I work with Affiliated Agency Inc. You can call or text me at 516-610-1155. I want to help lower your insurance costs. Increase coverage, lower cost! 

Thanks for listening to LIBI Spotlight! Please go to iTunes and give the show a 5-star rating. Much appreciated. Hope to see you soon at an upcoming LIBI event.

Steve Barker

[email protected]

Season 1, Episode 5

April 2019

Interview with a prominent, longtime LIBI member: Charles Barredo. He's the Director of Business Development at East Coast Abstract. East Coast Abstract works with commercial & residential builders, real estate owners, and lawyers to provide title insurance as well as related financial assistance with regard 1031 exchanges (yes - we explain 1031 during the podcast).

In this episode there's a little baseball talk, a movie recommendation, and a lot of talk about the Long Island Builders Institute.

Let Chuck know you heard him on this podcast! You can call him: 516-794-9100, ext 888; or email him at [email protected].

Thank you Chuck Barredo for taking the time to talk to me, and introduce me to that infamous second baseman, Stan Levine.

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I'm Steve Barker; a podcaster and an insurance professional. If you are reading this now, send me a text - right now!  I will save you money on your insurance, commercial or personal insurance.  My number is (516) 610-1155.  My email is [email protected].  I love helping clients lower their insurance cost a bit more than I love making podcasts. 

Hope you enjoyed this podcast! Thank you for listening! (And reading!)

Season 1, Episode 4

March 2019

Interview with LIBI member, Dave Muller, president of Building Structures Unlimited. Dave began his company 20 years ago (happy anniversary!) - and they are are experts at waterproofing, home lifting, helical piles, concrete foundations, crawl space repairs, drainage systems, flood vents, grating, and more. 

You can call Dave at 631-831-1921, or email: [email protected]

It was my pleasure to visit Dave Muller's office in Melville and talk with him about his business. Dave has been an active LIBI member for over 3 years now; you can find him at almost any associate meeting, event, and he attends LIBI's annual "Lobby Day" trip to Albany.  

Thank you Dave for taking the time to meet with me and teaching me what helical piles are. 

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I'm Steve Barker; podcaster, and long-time Affiliated Agency insurance professional. Your insurance policies are annual! Did you know? Every year you have a chance to improve the coverage and lower the cost. Don't let that renewal date come and go again. Give me a call and I will help. (516) 610-1155.

Steve Barker

[email protected]