Amy Calandrino is a nationally recognized commercial real estate leader, investor, author, and podcast host known for her strategic insight, client advocacy, and commitment to long-term value creation. As Director at Cushman & Wakefield, Amy provides brokerage, investment, and advisory services with a focus on office, retail, and mixed-use properties. She has completed hundreds of transactions over nearly two decades, representing buyers, sellers, tenants, landlords, and investors.

While Amy is closely connected to the success of local business communities and community-focused projects, her client portfolio also includes national corporations and global institutional firms. Her ability to guide complex transactions across diverse markets makes her a trusted partner to entrepreneurs and investors seeking clarity and strategic growth.

Prior to joining Cushman & Wakefield, Amy owned and operated her own brokerage for 15 years, earning a reputation for results, ethics, and a people-first approach. She is a Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) and a designee of the Society of Industrial and Office Realtors (SIOR), and has been consistently recognized as a top producer in her region. Amy is a past President of the Florida CCIM Chapter’s Central District and has received numerous accolades including Globe St’s Fifty Under 40, Connect CRE’s Next Generation Award, multiple Circle of Achievement honors, and 2023’s Top Office Producer in Central Florida. She was also named one of Orlando Business Journal’s “Women Who Mean Business” and is a recipient of their “40 Under 40” award.

Amy is a proud graduate of Rollins College and a committed leader in the Central Florida community. She served as President of the Leadership Winter Park Alumni Council and was a board member and Secretary for the Park Avenue District, part of the Main Street America program. She has also supported organizations such as the Victim Service Center of Central Florida, Easterseals Florida, and Central Florida Women’s League. Her civic engagement reflects a strong belief in using business to drive positive, lasting impact.

In addition to her real estate work, Amy co-founded The Calandrino Foundation with her husband Phil to support entrepreneurship and help close the wealth gap through education, mentorship, and access to opportunity. She is the host of The Performance Mindset Show, a globally ranked top 5 percent podcast featuring candid conversations to help listeners level up in business and life. She is also the author of the Amazon bestselling book From Perfect to Real: Ditch Perfection, Shift Your Mindset, and Thrive on Your Terms, which introduces her original SPORT Success System®.

Amy is a frequent speaker, media contributor, and voice on topics including commercial real estate, entrepreneurship, leadership, mental health, and performance. Her latest accolades and media appearances can be found at https://www.amycalandrino.com/ External Link.

She lives in Central Florida with her husband and two children and is passionate about helping others grow, build, and thrive through real estate, leadership, and service.

Amy Calandrino, SIOR, CCIM

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Commercial Real Estate Expert. Entrepreneur. Investor. Thought Leader.

Community Builder. Small Business Advocate.



Professional Experience

November 2010 to Present* Beyond Commercial

Maitland, Florida

Founding Principal / Broker/ CEO

• Nationally recognized dealmaker having completed more than 200+ industrial / flex / warehouse / office transactions on behalf of users (tenants and buyers) as well as sales and leasing owners from local credit to corporate and institutional clientele

• Earned distinguished SIOR and CCIM designations demonstrating hefty portfolio completed as well as the highest level of quality and ethics

• Implement and manage our innovative project management system for transaction from engagement to closing providing our clients with a competitive advantage and driving superior results in even the most complex deals

• Prepare broker opinions of value for clients including financial institutions

• Serve as commercial real estate expert witness for numerous attorneys

• Obtained both the WBE and WOSB designations for Beyond Commercial

• Coordinate with management to oversee the operations of Beyond Commercial, which we still run with a “start-up” mindset keeping us lean except on investments that will deliver immense value to our team and our clients

May 2003 to June 2019 Forward Law Firm

Maitland, Florida

Office Administrator (January 2012 to June 2019)**

• Managed the firm’s administrative operations including accounts payable and accounts receivable

• Assist edwith firm’s marketing including social media campaigns, events, and public relations

• Handled human resource issues including benefits, recruiting, and oversight of team members

Certified Paralegal / Florida Registered Paralegal (May 2003 to June 2016)

• While full-time, I was the lead paralegal in federal, appellate, civil and arbitration court matters including business, probate, contract, employment law and real estate issues and possessed both the Florida Registered Paralegal (FRP) and Certified Paralegal (CP) designations

• Thereafter while part-time and office manager, I provided guidance in transactional matters including business and real estate closings

Education

Graduated December 2007 Rollins College

Winter Park, Florida

• Bachelor of Arts in English with Writing Minor

• Rollins College Hamilton Holt School Scholarship Recipient

• 3.5+ GPA; Dean’s List

Graduated May 2005 Valencia College

Orlando, Florida

• General Associates in Arts with Honors Certificate

• Presidential Academic Scholarship Recipient

• 3.5+ GPA; Dean’s List

Involvement and Awards

• Certified Commercial Investment Member (CCIM) Institute

o Florida CCIM Chapter

 State Social Chair (2021)

 State Executive Council Board Member (2022 to Present)

 Vice President of Education (2022 to Present)

 Mentor (2021 to present)

 Central District Member (2015 to present)

• Mentorship Program Participant (2015 to 2016)

• 2017 and 2018 Central District Scholarship Recipient

• Board Member (2017 to 2018)

• Treasurer (2019)

• President (2020)

• Past President (2021)

o Global Member (2015 to present)

 CI 101, 102, 103, 104 and required coursework completed from September 2015 to May 2018

 CCIM Designation earned October 10, 2018

• Orlando Regional REALTORS® Association Member (2013 to present)

o Commercial Council Member (2015 to present)

o 2019 Good Neighbor Award Winner

o 2020 Young Professional Network “20 Under 40” Rising Star

• Central FL Assoc. of Commercial REALTORS® (CFCAR) Member (2014 to 2020)

o Circle of Achievement Deal Volume Award (2018 and 2019)

• Connect CRE’s 2019 Next Generation Award Winner

• Orlando Business Journal “Women Who Mean Business: Women to Watch”

o Nominee (2012, 2015)

o Winner (2021)

• Winter Park Chamber of Commerce and Park Avenue Merchants Association Member (2014 to present)

o 2022 Best Commercial Real Estate Firm in Winter Park Award

o 2021 “Small Business of the Year” Nominee

o Board Member (2020)

o Ambassador (2016 to 2019)

 2017 Ambassador of the Year

o 2019 “Chamber Hero of the Year” Nominee

o 2021 “Small Business of the Year” Nominee

o Leadership Winter Park (“LWP’) Alumni Council

 Past President (August 2020 to July 2021)

 President (August 2019 to July 2020)

 President-Elect (August 2018 to July 2019)

 Secretary (August 2017 to July 2018)

 Board Member (October 2016 to July 2017)

 Recruitment Committee (Classes XXVIII, XXIX, and XXX)

 Youth Leaders Law & Government Day Chair (2017)

o LWP Class XXVI Graduate (May 19, 2016)

• Victim Service Center of Central Florida

o “Cheers to Change” Event Committee (2018 to 2020)

o Facilitated Grant from Orlando Regional REALTORS® Association in conjunction with 2019 Good Neighbor Award

• Orange County Bar Association (“OCBA”) Affiliate Member (2007 to 2019)

o Health and Wellness Challenge (2nd place – 2018; 1st place – 2019)

o Paralegal Section Board Member (2009 to 2010)

o Paralegal Section President-Elect / President / Past President (2010 to 2013)

o Foundation Board Member (2011 to 2014)

o Paralegal Post Chief Editor (2011 to 2013)

o Social Committee Chair (2012 to 2014)

 President’s Award – Outstanding Committee Chair for 2012-2013 Bar Year

• Florida Bar “Special Committee to Study Paralegal Regulation” Member – Appointed by Past Florida Bar President Mayanne Downs (2010 to 2011)

• Rotarian (2009 to 2017)

o Dr. Phillips Rotary Club (2009 to 2015)

 Inaugural Wine and Dine on the Nine Event Committee with Bay Hill (2011)

 District 6980 Cookbook Committee (2012)

 Awarded First Paul Harris Fellow (July 2014)

o Winter Park Rotary Club (2015 to 2017)

 2017 “Chili for Charity” People’s Choice Award Winner – set-up own booth as “Amy’s Apron®” at the annual fundraiser

• Central Florida Women’s League, Inc. member (2013 to 2016 and 2022 to present)

• Lion Pup, Inc. Founding Board Member (2014 to present)

• Tiger Bay Club of Central Florida, Inc. Member (2007 to 2011 and 2016 to 2018)

• Easterseals Florida, Inc. (2019 to 2021)

o “A Pair to Remember” event committee member (2019 to 2021)

• Manufacturers Association of Central Florida (MACF) member (2020 to present)

• Globe St “Real Estate Forum” 2020 Fifty Under 40 Award Winner

• “Winter Park Magazine” 2021 People to Watch

• #CREi 2021 Top LinkedIn Influencers in Commercial Real Estate List

• #CREi 2022 Top LinkedIn Influencers in Commercial Real Estate List

• #CREi 2022 Top Twitter Influencers in Commercial Real Estate List

• #CREi 2022 Top Instagram Influencers in Commercial Real Estate List

• #CREi 2022 Top Women in Commercial Real Estate List

Published Works and Speaking Engagements***

• Host of the “Performance Mindset” podcast since March 31, 2022 http://performancemindset.show

• “SPORT Success System: the 5 Points to Peak Performance Mindset”*** book writing in progress

• Frequent presenter on “Building Personal Brand” which has been presented to colleges, peers, and others

• Frequent guest on other podcasts concerning commercial real estate and mindset

• Speaker – “Practical Everyday Mental Tips with Amy Calandrino, CCIM” for The Psychology of Commercial Real Estate on February 2, 2021

• Speaker – “Breaking into Commercial Real Estate” for the Entrepreneur’s Hot Seat with Andy Storch – Episode 73 – on January 2, 2018

• Speaker – “Contract Essentials” for the Central Florida Paralegal Association, Inc. on May 14, 2016 Spring Fling CLE Conference – Track II.

• Speaker – “The Road to Trial” and “Tales from Inside the Courtroom” for April 11, 2014 Orange County Bar Association Bench Bar Conference – Paralegal Track.

• Speaker – “Trial Tips and Tricks" at the Orange County Bar Association Paralegal Section's All-Day Litigation Seminar on October 2, 2010

Personal Passions

• Mommy to my active toddlers Giovanni “Gio” and Giulietta “Giulie” and wife to business attorney extraordinaire Phil Calandrino; reading; traveling; golfing; knitting; managing my social media @amycalandrino as well as my dog’s @DukeWhippet; lifestyle blogging through Amy’s Apron®; traveling; community building