Episode 16

Celebrating 100 Years of Chamber of Commerce Influence with Betsy Gardner

Published on: 26th October, 2022

Today, Amy welcomes Betsy Gardner Eckbert to the Performance Mindset Podcast. Betsy has been the president and CEO of the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce since 2007. She’s been a pharmaceutical sales superstar, an executive at a UK-based consulting firm that mentors executive women, and she was also co-founder of a company that markets UV-protective swimwear for kids worldwide.

When Betsy took over for the Winter Park Chamber of Commerce, she was able to incorporate her previous experience as a sales professional and international entrepreneur. Within two years of her tenure, the chamber earned the national Most Innovative Chamber of Commerce Award, through many successful initiatives such as the relaunch program, which added more than 100 women back into the Central Florida workforce.

In this episode, you’ll hear:


  1. Why Betsy Gardner Eckbert is so proud of her accomplishments for her hometown as Winter Park looks to the future and what she learned from her mom about the city.
  2. The rebranding and realignment that her chamber went through and how Betsy and her team remains innovative to stay relevant.
  3. How she retains a likable company culture and why it’s so important to have a culture of accountability.
  4. What leadership means to Betsy and the role stewardship plays in her leadership style.
  5. Her advice for entrepreneurs--particularly women--and why an abundance model is so important for leaders and entrepreneurs.
  6. Betsy Gardner Eckbert’s idea of success and how she applies it to her career and personal life.


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Performance Mindset - Fueling Success in Commercial Real Estate, Leadership
Performance Mindset - Fueling Success in Commercial Real Estate, Leadership
Based in sunny Orlando, Amy Calandrino and the team at Beyond Commercial have spent over a decade empowering business owners, leaders, and investors to thrive in an ever-evolving marketplace. Along the way, we’ve uncovered a defining trait among the most successful: a performance mindset. This is the foundation that helps leaders stay ahead, make bold decisions, and inspire teams to achieve extraordinary results.

But success isn’t just about the properties you own or the deals you close—it’s about leadership. It’s about tackling self-limiting beliefs, leveraging data to make informed decisions, and consistently following through on your goals. With the right mindset, support system, and commitment to growth, exponential success is not only possible—it’s inevitable.
In the Performance Mindset series, we dive deep into leadership strategies, commercial real estate trends, and business insights.

You’ll hear stories and lessons from our most accomplished clients, industry experts, and thought leaders. From Orlando to wherever you are, we’re here to help you lead with clarity, build wealth, and create lasting impact.

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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!