The Marcor Studios Podcast

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

The policy says you’re covered. But when an employee gets injured, suddenly… you’re not.
 
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Salmonson, Esq., a second-generation litigator and partner at McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson & Riordan, LLP, to expose how workers’ comp really works—and why contractors and employees alike are blindsided when claims get denied. 🎙️📑
 
Scott shares stories from the field, from misclassified employees to uninsured job sites that ended in lawsuits, audits, and massive penalties. We talk about the difference between having a policy and actually having coverage—and what every employer should be doing now to protect themselves before an accident happens.
 
If you’re a contractor, business owner, or worker who thinks “I’m covered, I’m good,” this is the conversation you need to hear.
 
Welcome to Episode 9 of Marcor Studios.
Because when the accident happens, it’s too late to find out you weren’t protected.
 
Connect with Scott Salmonson, Esq.:
☎️ Phone | (631) 240-0790
📨 Email | Scott@licomplaw.com
🌐 Website | www.licomplaw.com
 
Connect with us on social!
💬 Instagram | @MarcorConstruction
📲 Facebook | Marcor Construction
🎬 TikTok | @MarcorConstructionNY
🌐 Website | www.marcorny.com
 
💌 Want to collaborate or be a guest on the podcast?
Email us at marketing@marcorinstalls.com.
 
#Marcor #MarcorStudios #GinaFarese #ScottSalmonson #WorkersComp #InsuranceRealityCheck #ConstructionIndustry #EmployeeProtection #ContractorEducation #BuiltWithIntegrity #WorkersCompClaims #LongIslandConstruction

You think your insurance policy has your back… until the denial hits your inbox.
 
Suddenly, you’re looking at a soaked kitchen, mounting damage, and a letter that says: not covered. 
 
In this episode, I sit down with Scott Agulnick, Esq., second-generation litigator and founding partner of Agulnick Kremin, P.C., to talk about policy loopholes, common traps that sabotage valid claims, and what homeowners (and contractors) need to know before the damage happens. 🎙️⚖️
 
Scott pulls back the curtain on what really happens behind those closed-door settlements—and why having the right legal team is your biggest asset when things go sideways. 
 
We also talk about my own insurance scare at home—and why even contractors with experience can get caught in the system if they don’t know the rules.
 
Welcome to Episode 8 of Marcor Studios.Because when it comes to disaster, trust isn’t in the paperwork—it’s in who shows up after.
 
Connect with Scott Agulnick, Esq. of Agulnick Kremin, P.C.:☎️ Phone | (718) 352-4800📨 Email | sagulnick@agulnickkremin.com🌐 Website | www.damageclaimlawyer.com📲 Facebook | Agulnick Kremin P.C.💬 Instagram | @agulnickkremin
 
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 #ScottAgulnick #AgulnickKremin #InsuranceClaims #DeniedCoverage #LitigationSupport #LongIslandLegal #BuiltWithIntegrity #ConstructionLaw #DisasterReliefHelp #PolicyholderAdvocacy #ClaimDefense #KnowYourPolicy #MarcorConstruction #MarcorSolar

The walls might look straight. The roof might not leak. But what happens when the foundation shifts… or mold sets in… or the crawlspace never got checked?
 
In this episode, I sit down with Joe "Sturdy" Villani, Inspection Engineer, owner of Sturdy Home Inspections, and host of The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast, to talk about the red flags most inspectors don’t catch—and why homebuyers, sellers, and contractors need to ask better questions. 🎙️🔍
 
From moisture meters to thermal imaging to missing permits, Joe walks us through how a real inspection goes beyond the checklist—and why it can be the difference between a smooth closing and a $50,000 problem. We also talk about educating homeowners, common misconceptions about inspections, and what the “Sturdy” standard really means.
 
Welcome to Episode 7 of Marcor Studios.Because in this market, surface-level inspections just won’t cut it.
 
Connect with Joe Sturdy of Sturdy Home Inspections:☎️ Phone | (631) 487-6634📨 Email | joe@sturdyhomeinspections.com🌐 Website | www.sturdyhomeinspections.com📲 Facebook | The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast 💬 Instagram | @sturdy_joe & @knowledgeable_homeowner🎬 YouTube | Sturdy Joe - The Knowledgeable Homeowner Podcast
 
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 #MarcorSolar #MarcorConstruction #GinaFarese #JoeVillani #SturdyHomeInspections #BeyondTheChecklist #InspectionEducation #LongIslandHomes #ContractorCollaboration #TheKnowledgeableHomeowner #HomeInspectionMatters #BuiltWithIntegrity #ConstructionInsights