The Marcor Studios Podcast

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.

Episodes

July 25, 2025 29 mins

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 ...

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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...

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You can build the best homes. Have the best crews. Get everything lined up. And still… be stuck for months.

Long Island is growing—but not fast enough. And if you’ve ever wondered why it takes forever to get a permit, approve a build, or just break ground… this is the episode you need to hear.

In this episode, I sit down with Mike Florio, Government Affairs Director of the Long Island Builders Institute, to talk about the invisible...

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People think restoration is just about fixing walls and floors. But the truth? It’s way deeper than that.

In this episode, I sit down with Inga DiNardo of Elite Restoration—a woman who’s been on the front lines of disaster recovery for years—to talk about the side of insurance and construction most people never see. 🎙️🏚️

We talk about navigating emotional losses, the red tape that delays recovery, and why restoration companies li...

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You can build the best roof in the world. But one missing document can still take your company down.

 

In this episode, I sit down with Dean Carras of DocuTrax—one of the top compliance and COI (Certificate of Insurance) experts in the game—to talk about the blind spots that most contractors, business owners, and even insurance carriers miss entirely. 🎙️📁

 

From expired policies and forged paperwork to the compliance gaps that qu...

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Let’s get into the side of roofing and insurance most people don’t want to talk about—liability, documentation, and the real risks that can leave homeowners and contractors financially exposed.

 

In this episode, I sit down with Kevin Rogers, President and CEO of Edwards & Co.—a seasoned insurance professional with deep ties to the construction world—to unpack the issues that too often go unnoticed. 🎙️📑

 

We talk about what r...

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What do boxing gloves and business insurance have in common? You'd be surprised because there's a whole lot more than you'd think.

 

In this episode, I’m joined by Trisha Devine of BAW Insurance—a powerhouse in the insurance world, fellow Long Island local, and yes, someone I once shared a boxing ring with for charity. 🎙️🥊

 

We get into the real talk behind insurance: the exclusions people overlook, the policies that don’t protec...

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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—...

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