The Marcor Studios Podcast

Episode 19 | Hard Hats & Heartstrings: A Heart-to-Heart with the Farese Girls Featuring Julianna and Gabriella [Audio]

What happens when the people you work so hard for sit across from you on the podcast? 
 
In this heartfelt episode, I welcome my two daughters, Julianna and Gabriella Farese, for a special conversation about life behind the scenes of a family-run business. 🎙️❤️
 
The girls talk about everything from growing up around roofing jobs and podcast recordings to selling bracelets for charity and dreaming about their own future careers. I open up about the tough balance between building a thriving business and being a present mom, while Gabriella and Julianna share their honest (and hilarious) takes on what mom does best.
 
Welcome to Episode 19 of Marcor Studios.
If you’ve followed me on my business journey, this is the episode that reveals the heart behind it all.
 
Connect with us on social!
💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction
📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction
🎬 TikTok | @MarcorConstruction
🌐 Website | www.marcorny.com
 
💌 Want to collaborate or be a guest on the podcast?
We’d love to hear from you! Email us at marketing@marcorinstalls.com.
 
#MarcorStudios #MarcorConstruction #GinaFarese #GabriellaFarese #JuliannaFarese #FamilyBusiness #WorkingMoms #WomenInConstruction #MomLife #MarcorLegacy

Episode 18 | Standards, Strategy & the Power of Connection Featuring Stephen Spurgeon of BOSS [Audio]

What does it take to earn the trust of Long Island’s top builders, developers, and trades?
 
In this episode, I sit down with Stephen Spurgeon, founder of Businesses of Superior Standards (BOSS) — a network built on excellence, ethics, and lasting relationships. 🎙️🌐
 
From the evolution of Long Island’s commercial landscape to the importance of integrity in business, Steve shares how BOSS became the go-to circle for vetted companies that deliver real results. Together, they dive into networking that actually works, the value of reputation in construction, and how collaboration, not competition, drives industry growth.
 
This conversation is more than a look inside a business group. It’s a masterclass on how to build a community that builds each other up.
 
Welcome to Episode 18 of Marcor Studios.Because when you raise your standards, everything you build stands stronger.
 
Connect with Stephen Spurgeon of Businesses of Superior Standards (BOSS):☎️ Phone | (516) 987-3099📨 Email | Stephen@Theb2bBOSS.com🌐 Website | www.theb2bboss.com📲 Facebook | BOSS - Businesses of Superior Standards💻 LinkedIn | Stephen Spurgeon - Businesses Of Superior Standards
 
Connect with us on social!💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction🎬 TikTok | Marcor Construction🌐 Website | www.marcorny.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 #MarcorStudios #MarcorConstruction #GinaFarese #StephenSpurgeon #BOSS #LongIslandBusiness #ConstructionNetworking #BuiltWithIntegrity #CommercialConstruction #LeadershipInConstruction

Episode 17 | Thresholds, Time Clocks & Tax Traps: What New York Employers Must Know in 2025 Featuring Miriam Hubbard of PBI Payroll [Audio]

From payroll audits to new labor laws, the rules are changing, and ignorance isn’t an excuse.
 
In this episode, I sit down with Miriam Hubbard of PBI Payroll, who pulls back the curtain on the biggest payroll mistakes currently happening in the construction industry: misclassifying workers as independent contractors, paying manual laborers incorrectly, failing to meet salary thresholds, and not tracking overtime. 🎙️📑
 
We also unpack the new 2025 updates, including prenatal leave requirements, minimum wage increases, pension contribution mandates, and more. Miriam’s advice? Document everything, know the rules, and invest in compliance before one complaint brings the Department of Labor to your door.
 
Welcome to Episode 17 of Marcor Studios.
Because in payroll, what you don’t know can bankrupt you.
 
Connect with Miriam Hubbard of PBI Payroll:
☎️ Phone | (888) 468-6724
📨 Email | mhubbard@pbipayroll.com 
🌐 Website | www.pbipayroll.com
💻 LinkedIn | Miriam Hubbard - PBI Payroll Stoneham HS
 
Connect with us on social!
💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction
📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction
🎬 TikTok | Marcor Construction
🌐 Website | www.marcorny.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 #MarcorStudios #MarcorConstruction #MarcorSolar #GinaFarese #PBIpayroll #MiriamHubbard #PayrollCompliance #ConstructionBusiness #1099vsW2 #HRCompliance #NYDOL #ContractorLife

Episode 16 | Sales, Service & Staying Power: What Sets Great Suppliers Apart Featuring Rich Kasten of Dynamite Tool Co. [Audio]

Second-generation grit meets modern service.
 
In this episode, I sit down with Rich Kasten of Dynamite Tool Co. as he shares how their family shop evolved from multiple storefronts to a central Long Island hub focused on what contractors actually need. 🎙️⚙️
 
We break down how a service-first supplier keeps crews moving: in-house repairs on nailers, compressors, generators, pickup & delivery, and deep stock. We also cover van theft waves, how out-of-state crews target Long Island, and simple hardening tactics (limit entry points, back to a wall, upgrade locks).
 
Plus: turning LIBI membership into real ROI—show up to give, not just take—and the safety non-negotiables that protect your people and your reputation.
 
Welcome to Episode 16 of Marcor Studios.Because the best tool investment is the one that never takes your crew offline.
 
Connect with Rich Kasten of Dynamite Tool Co.:☎️ Phone | (347) 613-2265📨 Email | help@dynamitetool.com🌐 Website | www.dynamitetool.com💬 Instagram | @dynamitetool📲 Facebook | Dynamite Tool Company 
 
Connect with us on social!💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction🎬 TikTok | Marcor Construction🌐 Website | www.marcorny.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 #MarcorStudios #MarcorConstruction #MarcorSolar #GinaFarese #RichKastenCoticchio #DynamiteToolCo #PowerTools #ToolService #ContractorTips #VanBreakIns #JobsiteSecurity #LIBI #LongIslandTrades

Episode 15 | Quotes, Compliance & Sticker Shock: The Remodeler’s Reality Check Featuring John Castro Of LICRT [Audio]

Every bad headline about a contractor makes it harder for the good ones to earn trust.
 
In this episode, I sit down with John Castro of Long Island Contractors Roundtable (LICRT) to talk about building a real support system for remodelers—one that blends advocacy, accountability, and education. 🎙️🏗️
 
We unpack the shift from “great with tools” to “great at business,” why enforcement and access both matter, and how licensing, I-9 compliance, and Department of Labor rules impact pricing, scheduling, and the customer experience. We also dig into the “wall of shame,” the rise of tip-line enforcement, and how to protect homeowners without pushing good contractors underground.
 
Welcome to Episode 15 of Marcor Studios.
Because the work isn’t just what happens on-site. It’s the system behind it.
 
Connect with John Castro of Long Island Contractors Roundtable (LICRT):
☎️ Phone | (516) 353-8668
📨 Email | contractorsrt@yahoo.com
🌐 Website | www.contractorsrt.com
💬 Instagram | @contractorsrt
📲 Facebook | Contractors RoundTable
 
Connect with us on social!
💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction
📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction
🎬 TikTok | Marcor Construction
🌐 Website | www.marcorny.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 #MarcorStudios #MarcorConstruction #MarcorSolar #GinaFarese #JohnCastro #LICRT #HomeRemodeling #ContractorStandards #ConsumerAffairs #LongIslandConstruction #BuiltWithIntegrity #ContractorAdvocacy #VerifyBeforeYouHire

Episode 14 | Construction, Commitment & Core Values: The Story of Marcor with Founder Gary Marzano [Audio]

Some legacies are built in concrete. Others are built in character.
 
In this episode, I sit down with my father, Gary Marzano, COO and founder of Marcor Construction, to pull back the curtain on how Marcor began and the values that shaped it. 🎙️🏗️
 
We dive into the early days of roofing, the challenges of running a family business, and the lessons he passed down to me as both a business leader and a dad that shaped both our company and our lives. From balancing leadership and parenting to building a culture of accountability, Gary shares what he’s learned after decades in the industry.
 
This episode isn’t just about where Marcor has been. It’s about where we’re headed — and the grit, sacrifice, and teamwork that remain the foundation of everything we do. At the heart of it all is family: the support, the drive, and the integrity that fuel both our business and our legacy.
 
Welcome to Episode 14 of Marcor Studios.
Because businesses may grow, but family is the foundation.
 
Connect with us on social!
💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction
📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction
🎬 TikTok | @MarcorConstruction
🌐 Website | www.marcorny.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 #MarcorStudios #GinaFarese #GaryMarzano #MarcorConstruction #ConstructionLeadership #BuiltWithIntegrity #FamilyBusiness #MarcorLegacy #LongIslandConstruction #RoofingExcellence #ConstructionPodcast

Episode 13 | Family, Faith & Fighting for Balance: The Other Side of Building a Business Featuring Anthony Farese [Audio]

Building a business is tough. Building a marriage is tougher. Doing both at once? That’s a whole different story.
 
For this episode, I sit down with my favorite guest yet—my husband, Anthony Farese—to talk about what it’s really like when your personal and professional worlds are always intertwined. 🎙️💍
 
We share stories from our blind date beginnings, the challenges of working long hours while raising our beautiful kids, and the role reversals that surprised even us. From dealing with tough mentors to building businesses side by side, this conversation is about partnership in its truest sense.
 
Welcome to Episode 13 of Marcor Studios.Because in the end, the foundation at home is what makes everything else possible.
 
Connect with us on social!💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction🎬 TikTok | @MarcorConstruction🌐 Website | www.marcorny.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 #MarcorStudios #GinaFarese #AnthonyFarese #MarriageAndBusiness #FamilyBusinessLife #EntrepreneurCouple #ConstructionLife #WorkLifeBalance #BuiltWithIntegrity #MarcorConstruction #MarcorSolar

Episode 12 | Batteries, Blackouts & the Battle for Energy Independence Featuring Jack Felbinger & Ryan Schoenewerk [Audio]

When the lights go out, what keeps your home running — the grid, a generator, or your own battery system? 🔋⚡️
 
In this episode, I sit down with Jack Felbinger, Chief Operating Officer of JFF Electric and Marine Veteran, and Ryan Schoenewerk, Solar Production Manager at Marcor Solar, to break down the real story on batteries, solar, and the future of energy.
 
We talk about how batteries actually work, the biggest myths homeowners believe, and why the combination of solar + battery + EV charging is becoming less of a luxury and more of a necessity. Jack and Ryan also explain how incentives and time-of-use savings can completely shift your electric bills — while protecting your home when the grid goes down.
 
This isn’t just about tech. It’s about peace of mind, smarter living, and the future of every household on Long Island and beyond.
 
Welcome to Episode 12 of Marcor Studios.
Because when energy independence meets innovation, everybody wins.
 
Connect with Jack Felbinger of JFF Electric:
☎️ Phone | (516) 887-4876
📨 Email | jackjr@jffelectric.com 
🌐 Website | www.jffelectric.com
💬 Instagram | @jff_electric
📲 Facebook | JFF Electric
 
Connect with us on social!
💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction
📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction
🎬 TikTok | Marcor Construction
🌐 Website | www.marcorny.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 #MarcorStudios #GinaFarese #JackFelbinger #RyanSchoenewerk #MarcorSolar #JFFElectric #BatteryBackup #SolarPower #EnergyIndependence #EVChargingSolutions #TeslaPowerwall #LongIslandSolar #BuiltWithIntegrity

Episode 11 | Damage Reports, Deadlines & Dollars Recovered Featuring Justin Oland of Oland Property Loss Consultants [Audio]

Filing an insurance claim isn’t just paperwork — it’s a game, and the rules are stacked against you.
 
In this episode, I sit down with Justin Oland, Public Adjuster and owner of Oland Property Loss Consultants, to share how homeowners and business owners can level the playing field. 🎙️🏠
 
We break down the difference between calling your insurance company first vs. calling a Public Adjuster, why some claims get denied or underpaid, and the steps you should take to protect your payout from day one.
 
From documenting damage the right way to navigating inspections and deadlines, Justin shares strategies every property owner should know before the next storm, fire, or leak.
 
Welcome to Episode 11 of Marcor Studios.
Because when the damage is done, the right expert can turn “not covered” into “paid in full.”
 
Connect with Justin Oland, Oland Property Loss Consultants:
☎️ Phone | (516) 650-0312
📨 Email | justin@olandplc.com
🌐 Website | www.olandplc.com
💬 Instagram | @olandpropertylossconsultants
📲 Facebook | Oland Property Loss Consultants
 
Connect with us on social!
💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction
📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction
🎬 TikTok | Marcor Construction
🌐 Website | www.marcorny.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 #MarcorStudios #GinaFarese #JustinOland #PublicAdjuster #InsuranceClaims #PropertyLoss #ClaimSettlement #HomeownersTips #MarcorConstruction #MarcorSolar #InsuranceHelp #PolicyholderRights

Episode 10 | Signed, Subbed… and Sued? Featuring David Mahoney, Esq. of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP [Audio]

The real threat isn’t always what caused the damage—it’s who’s going to pay for it.
 
In this episode, I sit down with David Mahoney, Esq. of Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP, a nationally recognized litigator and legal strategist in insurance defense and construction law. 🎙️⚖️
 
We talk about liability gaps, how contractors can accidentally waive their own coverage, and what really happens behind the scenes in construction-related claims. David explains how one missing word—or one misunderstood term—can shift thousands (or millions) in liability onto the wrong party. We also talk about risk transfer problems, and what both policyholders and subcontractors need to understand before they sign a contract—or step on a site.
 
If you work in construction, development, or insurance… this episode is a must.
 
Welcome to Episode 10 of Marcor Studios.
The damage may be done. But how you document it? That’s where the legal battle begins.
 
Connect with David Mahoney & Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP:
☎️ Phone | (212) 471-6211
📨 Email | dmahoney@hinshawlaw.com
🌐 Website | www.hinshawlaw.com
 
Connect with us on social!
💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction
📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction
🎬 TikTok | Marcor Construction
🌐 Website | www.marcorny.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 #MarcorStudios #DavidMahoney #ConstructionLaw #InsuranceDefense #ContractorLiability #RiskTransfer #BuiltWithIntegrity #MarcorConstruction #MarcorSolar #ConstructionPodcast #LegalInsights #IndemnificationMatters