The Marcor Studios Podcast
Marcor Studios: Where Construction Meets Conversation Step inside the world of building better—with the stories, strategy, and real talk that fuel it all. Hosted by Gina Farese, a powerhouse woman in construction and CEO of Marcor Construction, Marcor Solar, MGM Construction, and Solar Roof Check, Marcor Studios is where industry meets impact. Each episode brings you candid conversations with the leaders, visionaries, and tradespeople shaping the future of construction, solar, and beyond. From the job site to the boardroom, Gina gets into the work behind the work—and the passion behind the progress. You’ll hear from Long Island’s top voices in solar and construction, plus familiar faces like Gina’s own parents, daughters, and the people who’ve helped shape her journey. Whether we’re diving into clean energy innovations, contractor hustle, or personal stories from the heart of a family business, this is where we build something real. It’s bold. It’s local. It’s honest. It’s Marcor.
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Monday May 19, 2025
Monday May 19, 2025
What better way to kick off the Marcor Studios podcast than with the woman who helped shape the foundation—literally and figuratively.In this heartfelt Mother’s Day premiere, I sit down with the woman who’s been my backbone, my biggest cheerleader, and the one who saw it all before it even began—my mom and Gary’s wife, Kathy Marzano. 🎙️🌷We get personal about what it’s really like building a family business from the ground up—long hours, ripped roofs, Sunday calls about siding—and the sacrifices that often go unseen. From my first roofing job to juggling motherhood and managing multi-million-dollar projects, this conversation goes deep into the raw, funny, and unfiltered moments that shaped our family and our company.We talk about the struggles of being a working mom, what it’s like to build a business with your family, and the resilience it takes to lead with heart in a world that doesn’t always make it easy.It’s honest. It’s emotional. It’s the kind of talk only a mother and daughter can have.Happy Mother’s Day—and welcome to Marcor Studios.This is the start of something special—and we’re so glad you’re here.Timestamps:0:00 – Welcome to Marcor Studios: Our Vision0:31 – Introducing Our First Guest: My Mom, Kathy Marzano1:34 – The Good, The Bad, and The (Not-So) Ugly of Working With Family3:13 – Getting Taken Advantage of in Business—And What We Learned4:49 – Balancing Kids, Work, and Date Nights5:44 – Teaching Financial Literacy to the Next Generation8:21 – How It All Started: Dad, the Box Truck, and My First Roofing Job10:45 – Crying on the Drive Home: The Real Stories Behind the Hustle12:29 – Resilience, Growth, and Letting Go of the B.S.14:24 – Mom Guilt, Motherhood, and Multi-Million Dollar Deals16:52 – From Grief to Grit: Turning Tragedy Into Strength17:55 – The Rules We Were Raised With—and Why They Still MatterConnect with us on social! 💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction🎬 TikTok | Marcor Construction NY🌐 Website | www.marcorsolar.com💌 Want to collaborate or be a guest on the podcast?We’d love to hear from you! Email us at marketing@marcorinstalls.com.#Marcor #MarcorConstruction #MarcorSolar #MarcorStudios #GinaFarese #KathyMarzano#MothersDayPodcast #FamilyBusiness #WomenInConstruction #WorkingMoms#ResilientLeadership #HardHatAndHeels #WomenWhoBuild #BuiltDifferent#BuiltByHer #MotherhoodAndBusiness #BuiltWithFamily #WomenInTrades#MomBossMoves #FamilyOwnedAndProud #BreakingBarriers #SheBuilds