Season 1: Episode 6 Ampersand Marketing &&&&&&&&&&&&&&& 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! [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 ---   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 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.) [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.    ---- 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 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: [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!   --- 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

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: [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.   ---   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

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 --------------- 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 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 [email protected]  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: [email protected] THANK YOU FOR LISTENING!