Builder Associate Spotlight

*** Please search for LIBI Member Spotlight podcast *** I'm Steve Barker, an insurance agent working for Affiliated Agency Inc. on Long Island, NY. I have combined my 25 years of commercial insurance experience with my hobby of podcasting. The result is "Builder-Associate Spotlight", a networking podcast focusing on Long Island contractors and the businesses they associate with. Builder or Associate... which are you? Thanks for listening! Feel free to contact me: Steve Barker - [email protected] - My cell: 516-610-1155 - Please rate and review this show on iTunes or your favorite podcast provider! Have a great day!

Kelly Bux - "Technology Agnostic" 03/08/2023

LIBI Tradeshow Committee 11/21/2022

Merola Tile - Amanda Le 07/13/2022

Merola Tile - Amanda Le 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 Office # 631-464-4444 Cell # 631-615-0786 From Merola Tile's website, : "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] /episode/index/show/builderassociatespotlight/id/23731916

Evolution LI 06/08/2022

Ampersand Marketing 04/05/2022

Terwilliger & Bartone Properties 02/01/2022

Mike The Glazier 01/14/2022

Renu Contracting & Restoration - Milburn Flooring 12/09/2021

2021 LIBI Builders Expo 10/24/2021

Interview With Lois Fricke 10/13/2021

Interview With Lois Fricke 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 or email Lois directly: . 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. ----- 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 /episode/index/show/builderassociatespotlight/id/20801675

IN-SITE Interior Design 02/19/2020

IN-SITE Interior Design Builder Associate Spotlight, S2:E3 Episode producer & host: Steven Barker of Affiliated Insurance Agency ------------ "IN-SITE Interior Design" - interview with the company's founder, and creative principal, Elizabeth Sanchez Vaughan. Email Elizabeth at: Or call her office: 631-673-2277 From IN-SITE's website: In-Site Interior Design specializes in identifying the potential within any space and then translating a client’s goals into a distinct vision and tangible experience. Since its inception in 2004, In-Site Interior Design has made its mark throughout the New York metropolitan area by creating exceptional, original designs for commercial and high-end residential projects ranging from 10 to over 200 units. In-Site Interior Design’s seasoned team of interior designers has been at the forefront of reclaiming and redefining once-edgy, now-chic New York City neighborhoods, including Williamsburg, Greenpoint, Bushwick and Long Island City. The firm brought a distinct design edge to these transitional neighborhoods by transforming luxury residences into spaces that reflect the cutting-edge spirit of these artistic and diverse neighborhoods while simultaneously celebrating the glamorous New Yorkers who now call them home. Not only has the firm has created a new sensibility for these neighborhoods but, as a pioneer in creating inspiring shared spaces for multi-family residential buildings that never sit empty, In-Site Interior Design has also revolutionized NYC-friendly community gathering areas into a sought-after amenities. Over the last 15 years, the firm has designed new single-family residences, condominium buildings, office suites, restaurants, and retail showrooms from Upper Manhattan and Long Island City to Brooklyn. Among the awards In-Site Interior Design has won for the firm’s exceptional design work is the LIBI Diamond Award for Outstanding Design. Thank you Elizabeth! --- Producer's note: Can I help you lower your company's annual insurance cost? You know; liability insurance, property, workers compensation. Maybe you need some help with reviewing your subcontractor's insurance policies and certificates. Call me and I will help: (516) 610-1155; or email: [email protected] /episode/index/show/builderassociatespotlight/id/13221110

Maxons Restorations 02/05/2020

Nicolock Paving Stones & Retaining Walls 01/08/2020

Nicolock Paving Stones & Retaining Walls Builder Associate Spotlight S2:E1 Networking Podcast "Nicolock" Interview with Kurt Smith, the Nassau territory manager. Paver blocks and retaining walls. That's what it's all about these days. Colorful ones at that. Nicolock has new ideas for homeowners on this ever growing Long Island. They are a family business, and Kurt Smith is on today's episode to tell us how, despite their impressive growth in the northeast, Nicolock is still your local paving stone expert. Come walk barefoot at their Lindenhurst location, learn which pavers feel cool on your feet, while still easy on the eyes. (Wow, I am inspired today!) Visit to peruse their many styles and colors. From their website: "Pave your way to the perfect project and turn your landscape befores into stunning ever-afters. With Nicolock paving stones, paving slabs, retaining walls and accents, the outdoor space of your dreams is closer than ever. Whether it’s a custom patio, a predesigned outdoor brick fire pit or anything else that can be fabricated from pavers, Nicolock stones will deliver the rich, vibrant, long-lasting color any landscape design project should have." Email Kurt Smith at: or call him (631) 620-2728. Tell him Steve from Builder Associate Spotlight podcast sent you. Find Nicolock on twitter, instagram, and LinkedIn. Here's the link to the first of the Nicolock Tech Team youtube videos: Subscribe and watch all of them! Like now! Thanks Kurt for the hospitality and helping me start season 2 off on the right foot. ---------------------------- PRODUCER'S NOTE I'm Steve Barker, the host of this show, and an insurance agent. I specialize in all types of important commercial insurance. I can help you lower your insurance costs this year. You know your policies expire at some future date this year, why not email me and ask me to lower your costs, improve your coverage, and improve your service. I go the extra mile, it's the only way I know how to work. Thanks for reading all this stuff! Have a great day, Steve. (516) 610-1155, Also, this podcast (Builder Associate Spotlight) is currently on the Twitter! Yes I call it The Twitter. @BuildAssocPod. Follow me, and I'll follow you back. Thanks! (There's no way anyone reads this far down into show notes for a podcast.) Our thanks to Boaty McBoatface. /episode/index/show/builderassociatespotlight/id/12656282

Health E Habitats 10/28/2019

Health E Habitats Builder Associate Spotlight S1:E15 "Health E Habitats" Interview with Michael and Marie Spinelle Environmental Wellness - it's a pretty big deal, and if you are a contractor on Long Island who needs a work location (new or reno) cleaned & detailed post-construction, you should contact Michael and Marie. They are a lot more than "just a cleaning company". FROM THEIR WEBSITE: "Living a healthy lifestyle is a mindset, first and foremost. It’s the dedication to living your life in a way that respects your body, your health, and your happiness. Indoor Wellness Environment™ is part of that commitment. We spend 90% of our lives indoors, which is a staggering amount of time! Our families get exposed to all kinds of human-made and natural materials and their byproducts inside the home. People want assurances that the conditions inside their homes are not adversely affecting the health and wellbeing of their families, yet they lack a single comprehensive resource that can assess conditions, identify the sources of problems, implement corrective measures and then provide on-going quality improvements. These factors hold true for generally healthy people who are seeking improvements to their indoor environment, as well as for people dealing with health issues like immune deficiencies, respiratory ailments, and allergies. Indoor environmental conditions are also a concern to people who may be undergoing lifestyle changes such as mothers to be and households with newborn additions. healthEhabitats™ has the IQ, resources, programs, and certified and trained personnel to assist you in this pursuit. There’s no grade, metric, rating system, or app that can give an Indoor Environmental Wellness™ score; it’s a lifestyle, much like any pursuit of healthy living." Contact information: Phone number: 877-861-3662 Thanks Marie and Michael for being excellent guests! ----------------------- PRODUCER'S NOTE: Thanks for listening to Builder Associate Spotlight. I'm Steve Barker, I specialize in commercial insurance (podcasting is my side-gig). If I can help lower your insurance costs... that'd be great for you and me. Give me a call: 516-610-1155; or email . Subscribe to this show on Stitcher (for android phones) or on Apple iTunes. Please leave a 5-star rating with your review and I'll read your review on a future episode. (That's like a free ad, if you write the review the right way.) Take care, brush your hair. I know I can write anything down here, because who really takes time to read podcast show notes all the way to the bottom? You! That's who! Peace. /episode/index/show/builderassociatespotlight/id/11817800

CANSTRUCTION LI (Oct/Nov 2019 Food Drive) 10/04/2019

CANSTRUCTION LI (Oct/Nov 2019 Food Drive) Builder Associate Spotlight; S1:E14 Learning about Canstruction 2019 Hello! This episode I talk with Tracy Lobdell and Anne Bershatsky, both enthusiastic members (and officers) for the annual nonprofit event: Canstruction. Please read below, from their website, Welcome to Canstruction Long Island The Design/Build Competition Fighting Hunger on Long Island Structure Buildout: October 29, 2019 4PM - 4PM Awards Reception: October 30, 2019 6PM - 8PM Exhibit Open to the Public: October 31-November 18, 2019, 8AM - 6PM everyday Location: RXR Plaza, Uniondale, NY. Across the street from Nassau Colliseum. “Canstruction is the most unique food charity in the world! For thousands on Long Island, the day begins and ends with the anguish of hunger. Canstruction Long Island is determined to end this suffering. At our event, teams are given 12 hours to defy expectations, logic and gravity as they build fantastic sculptures from thousands of cans of food. Driven by the knowledge that their structures will change lives by lifting the spirits of those in need, by raising public awareness, and most importantly, by filling the shelves of local food banks dedicated volunteers work tirelessly to bring their creations to life. The following day, the super-sized masterpieces are judged in a variety of categories as these unconventional art exhibits are opened to the public. The cost of admission: just one can of food. At the end of the exhibition, all cans are donated to help feed the hungry on Long Island. Canstruction is using ‘one can’ as a catalyst for change, ‘one can’ to represent the building blocks of these massive sculptures, ‘one can’ to prove that every act of kindness makes a difference. Through the generosity of volunteers, celebrity judges, and members of the community, Canstruction has contributed millions of pounds of food to community food banks demonstrating that we can win the fight against hunger. Since 2007, the participants of Canstruction Long Island have donated over 480,000 cans, yielding approximately 320,000 meals, along with approximately $40,000 to help fight hunger on Long Island." -------------------- Builder Associate Spotlight Podcast I'm Steve Barker, I do commercial insurance during the day and podcast editing at night! I'm a LIBI member looking to join other building organizations. Would your org appreciate a podcast? Call me. If you would like a quote on your insurance contact me directly at 516-610-1155, or . I work for Affiliated Agency in Plainview. Take care, brush your hair! /episode/index/show/builderassociatespotlight/id/11510144

Pine Aire Truck Service 09/03/2019

Interview with Charlie Mancini 08/26/2019

Winters Bros. 08/19/2019

Coastal Cabinet Works 08/13/2019

Maggio Environmental Services 08/13/2019

All-Ways Elevator 08/13/2019

All-Ways Elevator "Interview with Nick Dalvano" All-Ways Elevator, Inc. Builder Associate 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: 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. --- I also recommend visiting Long Island Home Builders Care's website to see the good work LIBI is doing: --- 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 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 BUILDER ASSOCIATE Spotlight! Please give a good rating and review on iTunes. Your buddy, Steve Barker Insurance Guy Podcast Creator (516) 610-1155 [email protected] /episode/index/show/builderassociatespotlight/id/10875333

Cosentino Surfaces 08/13/2019

diSalvo Interiors 08/13/2019

diSalvo Interiors "Interview with Annemarie diSalvo" diSalvo Interiors Builder-Associate 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 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! --- I'm the host of Builder-Associate 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 Builder-Associate 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 /episode/index/show/builderassociatespotlight/id/10875265

East Coast Abstract 08/13/2019

Building Structures Unlimited 08/13/2019

Safety Consulting & Compliance Corp. 08/13/2019

Alside Supply Center 08/13/2019

Remember Me Gifting 08/01/2019