Episode 40

The Art of Saying "No" with Elec Simon

Published on: 28th September, 2023

Today’s Performance Mindset podcast features Elec Simon. Elec is a high-energy, must-have emcee and hype man for all sizes of business conferences, entertainment ventures, or corporate and educational stages. He is an electric storyteller who sets the tone for events and is based in Orlando.

With more than two decades of experience performing while wowing crowds of up to 25,000 people, including off-Broadway and touring productions of Stomp, global music tour stages, NBA courts, and more, Elec Simon is known for having transformational energy and joy that will make your event a memorable one where participants leave motivated and upbeat.

In this episode, you’ll hear:


  1. Elec Simon’s inspiration for becoming an emcee and hype man and how he developed his style.
  2. The most memorable moments in Elec’s career and what inspires him to step up his game.
  3. Some of the strategies he uses at events to create transformational energy.
  4. Why comparing yourself to others can be detrimental to your success journey.
  5. How saying “no” can be more powerful than saying “yes.”
  6. Some of the most inspirational people in Elec’s life.
  7. The importance of consistency, allowing yourself space for creativity, creating plans for your personal and professional lives, and how that can improve your performance at work.
  8. Setting boundaries to maintain work-life balance.
  9. A cautionary tale from Elec Simon and how this experience impacted him.


Connect with Amy Calandrino here:

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Connect with Elec Simon:

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Performance Mindset - Peak Performance & Mindset Strategies for Leaders, Executives, Entrepreneurs
Peak Performance & Mindset Strategies for Leaders, Executives, Entrepreneurs
After more than a decade serving business owners and investors, Amy Calandrino and the team at Beyond Commercial has discovered that our most successful clients have a performance mindset driving them to gain a competitive edge over others in the marketplace. Through helping our clients to execute data-driven decisions, we've found that it's about so much more than property in being successful. Often self-limiting beliefs coupled with lack of information can hinder one's performance in business and investments. By having the right support invested in your success and rigorous follow through by the entrepreneur, creating exponential wealth is possible. The objective of the Performance Mindset series is to not only share insights from our most successful entrepreneur clients and other thought leaders, but also share business and commercial real estate trends. If you want to grow, you're tuning into the right show!

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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!