Episode 110

The SEQUENCE to Leadership and Legacy with Allen C. Buchanan, SIOR

Published on: 1st October, 2025

Amy welcomes Allen C. Buchanan, author of the new book, “The SEQUENCE: A Personal Journey and Proven Framework for Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Success,” to today’s Performance Mindset Show. Allen is a partner at Lee & Associates, a commercial real estate brokerage in Orange County, California, and a trusted advisor to family-run businesses. His book serves as a playbook for building a sustainable career, as well as a personal legacy product, written with his grandchildren in mind. With more than four decades of experience and 2,000 transactions during his career, Allen proves that success doesn’t have to come at the cost of your personal values. He built his family based on faith, family, process, and purpose in a world where we’re often trying to chase quick wins.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. Why Allen C. Buchanan wrote his new book for his grandchildren and what he wants them to take away from it.
  2. The catalyst that pushed Allen to finally write his book.
  3. How faith has been his North Star throughout his life.
  4. The step most brokers undervalue and why it’s important.
  5. Intention and allowing time and the market to be the bad guy.
  6. The stages of Allen’s SEQUENCE framework.
  7. What shifted for him when he hired a coach, even as a top producer.
  8. Being present for your family and learning to balance all of the elements of your life.
  9. Allen’s blog and what prompted him to start it way back in 2009.

Connect with Amy Calandrino here:

Beyond Commercial - beyondcommercial.com/amy-calandrino-ccim

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Connect with Allen C. Buchanan:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/allenbuchanan

“The SEQUENCE: A Personal Journey and Proven Framework for Commercial Real Estate Brokerage Success” by Allen C. Buchanan - www.amazon.com/SEQUENCE-Personal-Framework-Commercial-Brokerage/dp/B0FJHT38VM

Lee & Associates - www.lee-associates.com/orange/allen-buchanan

“Selling Buildings: Maximizing Prices and Profits in Commercial Real Estate” by Bob Knakal and Rod Santomassimo - www.amazon.com/Selling-Buildings-Maximizing-Profits-Commercial/dp/0983834997

“Industrialize: The Insider’s Guide to Industrial Real Estate” by Chad Griffiths - www.amazon.com/Industrialize-Insiders-Guide-Industrial-Estate/dp/1068947411

“The Sweaty Startup: How to Get Rich Doing Boring Things” by Nick Huber - www.amazon.com/Sweaty-Startup-Doing-Boring-Things/dp/006338762X

“From Perfect to Real: Ditch Perfection, Shift Your Mindset, and Thrive on Your Terms” by Amy Calandrino - www.amazon.com/Perfect-Real-Perfection-Mindset-Thrive/dp/B0DZV4PH31

Ken Ashley - www.kenashleycre.com

“You Are a Badass: How to Stop Doubting Your Greatness and Start Living an Awesome Life” by Jen Sincero - www.amazon.com/You-Are-Badass%C2%AE-Doubting-Greatness/dp/0762447699

The Massimo Group - massimo-group.com

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The Performance Mindset Show - Helping you level up in entrepreneurship, commercial real estate, leadership and life
The Performance Mindset Show - Helping you level up in entrepreneurship, commercial real estate, leadership and life
Success isn’t just about the deals you close or the investments you make - it’s about how you think, grow, and lead.

Hosted by Amy Calandrino, founder of Beyond Commercial, The Performance Mindset Show explores the habits, strategies, and mindset shifts that drive peak performance in business, real estate, health, and life.

Based in sunny Orlando, Amy and her guests dive into leadership strategies, decision-making frameworks, mental resilience, and personal growth. From cutting-edge commercial real estate insights to biohacking, neuroscience, entrepreneurship, and spiritual well-being—this podcast is for the endlessly curious who want to level up in all aspects of life.

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Amy Calandrino

I thrive on meeting clients face-to-face, shaking hands, and helping them achieve their short and long-term goals. For me, it's all about the personal touch combined with a strategic lens. I get great satisfaction from finding the best space and maximizing returns for my clients. But BEYOND the transaction, what truly drives me is developing personalized strategies to help them build wealth.

My clients and colleagues describe me as having both head and heart. I’ve earned CCIM and SIOR designations, and Beyond Commercial is a certified Woman-Owned Business Enterprise (WBE) and Woman-Owned Small Business (WOSB). I’m recognized as a key influencer in the industry.

Developing ongoing relationships and seeing my clients thrive is what truly drives me. Business owners and investors benefit from my extensive knowledge of inventories, trends, and space. While I have a hyper-local focus in Winter Park and Greater Orlando, I have global reach through alliances with other boutique brokerages and the Commercial Real Estate Supplier Diversity Alliance (CRESDA).

While Central Florida is home, I developed an affinity for Winter Park while earning my degree at Rollins College. Its charm reminds me of my New England roots. Today, I feel blessed to serve many of the area’s businesses and property owners. I also contribute to the community as a Park Avenue District Board member, part of the Main Street America program.

Beyond my work at Beyond Commercial, I'm involved in initiatives that align with my professional and personal aspirations. Alongside my husband Phil, I co-founded the Calandrino Foundation to inspire entrepreneurship, starting with our youth. I’m also passionate about sharing insights through my Performance Mindset podcast, where I engage in thought-provoking conversations with fellow business leaders.

My upcoming book, From Perfect to Real: Embracing Authenticity for Peak Performance, will chronicle my personal struggles, professional journey, and the SPORT Success System® I developed for achieving peak performance.

While providing above-and-beyond service is a priority, my greatest loves are my faith and family. Phil and I cherish raising our two lively children. In my downtime, I also enjoy a round of golf or running a 5k.

The team at Beyond Commerical and I are ready to serve you above and BEYOND. Connect with us today!