Kelly Bux - "Technology Agnostic"
Builder Associate Spotlight
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: . Every...
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LIBI Tradeshow Committee
Builder Associate Spotlight
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, Here are the Chair...
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Merola Tile - Amanda Le
Builder Associate Spotlight
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...
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Evolution LI
Builder Associate Spotlight
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....
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Ampersand Marketing
Builder Associate Spotlight
Season 3: 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! 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). Thanks to Steve and Morgan for a great time in Patchogue!...
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Terwilliger & Bartone Properties
Builder Associate Spotlight
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.) Reach out to Danielle for Terwilliger/Bartone project details: Mention this podcast and get sent to the front of the line! (That's what I heard.)...
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Mike The Glazier
Builder Associate Spotlight
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: On Long Island you can email...
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Renu Contracting & Restoration - Milburn Flooring
Builder Associate Spotlight
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...
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2021 LIBI Builders Expo
Builder Associate Spotlight
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 Long Island Builders Institute Long Island Home Builders Care LIBI Member Spotlight Podcast Advanced Doors Inc. East Coast Abstract Group Renu Contracting &...
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Interview With Lois Fricke
Builder Associate Spotlight
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,...
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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