This episode explores deep strategies for success, career growth, and business development in CRE with Amy Calandrino, founder and CEO of Beyond Commercial.

The Crexi Podcast explores various aspects of the commercial real estate industry in conversation with top CRE professionals. In each episode, we feature different guests to tap into their wealth of CRE expertise and explore the latest trends and updates from the world of commercial real estate.

In this episode of The Crexi Podcast, host Ashley Kobovich sits down with Amy as she discusses her unconventional career journey from aspiring meteorologist to successful commercial real estate broker, sharing valuable lessons learned along the way. She dives into the mission of her firm, innovative market strategies, and her dedication to small and medium-sized businesses.

Amy also talks about the inspiration behind her upcoming book 'From Perfect to Real,' her role in empowering women in the CRE industry, and her philanthropic efforts through the Calandrino Foundation. Tune in to gain insights into the commercial real estate market, personal growth, and professional resilience.

Introduction to The Crexi Podcast
Meet Amy Calandrino: A Personal and Professional Journey
Amy's Career Path and Early Influences
The Genesis of Beyond Commercial
Balancing Growth and Personal Fulfillment
Organizational Strategies for Success
Trends in Orlando's Commercial Real Estate Market
Amy's Upcoming Book: From Perfect to Real
Sharing My Story and Developing the Sports Success System
The Importance of Synergy and Support Networks
Challenges and Triumphs of Writing a Book
Advocating for Women in Commercial Real Estate
Mentorship and Networking in Real Estate
Inspiring Youth Entrepreneurship
Rapid Fire Questions and Final Thoughts

About Amy Calandrino:

Amy Calandrino thrives on meeting clients face-to-face, shaking hands, and helping them achieve their short- and long-term goals. For her, it’s all about combining a personal touch with a strategic lens. She takes great satisfaction in finding the best space and maximizing returns for her clients. But beyond the transaction, what truly drives her is developing personalized strategies to help clients build wealth.

Colleagues and clients alike describe Amy as having both head and heart. She has earned the prestigious CCIM and SIOR designations, and her firm, Beyond Commercial, is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). Recognized as a key influencer in the commercial real estate industry, she continues to make a significant impact.

Amy is passionate about developing lasting relationships and seeing her clients thrive. Business owners and investors benefit from her extensive knowledge of market inventories, trends, and space solutions. While she has a hyper-local focus inWinter Park and Greater Orlando, her global reach extends through alliances with other boutique brokerages and the Commercial Real Estate Supplier Diversity Alliance (CRESDA).

Though Central Florida is home, Amy developed a deep appreciation for Winter Parkwhile earning her degree at Rollins College. Its charm reminds her of her New England roots, and today, she feels privileged to serve many of the area’s businesses and property owners.

Beyond her work at Beyond Commercial, Amy is involved in initiatives that align with her professional and personal aspirations. Alongside her husband, Phil Calandrino, she co-founded the Calandrino Foundation to inspire entrepreneurship, starting with the next generation. She also shares valuable insights through herPerformance Mindset podcast, where she engages in thought-provoking conversations with fellow business leaders.

Her upcoming book, From Perfect to Real: Embracing Authenticity for Peak Performance, chronicles her personal struggles, professional journey, and the SPORT Success System® she developed for achieving peak performance.

While providing above-and-beyond service to her clients remains a top priority, Amy’s greatest loves are her faith and family. She and Phil cherish raising their two lively children. In her downtime, she enjoys a round of golf or running a 5K.

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