Episode 84

Lessons from Wall Street to Real Estate with Ellen Silverman

Published on: 2nd April, 2025

On today’s Performance Mindset podcast, Amy sits down with Ellen Silverman, a New York City native who transitioned into real estate after a long career in banking and finance. After the 2008 banking crisis, Ellen’s work became more regulatory, and in 2016, she obtained her real estate license and transitioned into residential real estate. Ellen is a Compass agent, and since beginning her second career, she’s learned a lot of lessons surrounding mindset, entrepreneurship, and focus.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. The New York City real estate market and why Ellen Silverman believes the transaction activity has increased.
  2. Ellen’s background as a fourth-generation New Yorker and the difference in lifestyle from other locations in the country.
  3. Her career background in banking and finance and why she pivoted to real estate in 2016.
  4. The benefits of entrepreneurship and the importance of setting boundaries with your time.
  5. Tuning out the news and political noise to stay focused.
  6. Where Ellen finds leads and the money that it costs to market and be in business.
  7. The difference between a coop and a condo and who they suit best.
  8. Rules coops can set that condos don’t have.
  9. One of the most surprising parts of transitioning from Wall Street to real estate.
  10. Ellen’s goals for 2025 and her advice for would-be entrepreneurs.

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About the Podcast

The Performance Mindset Show
Performance Mindset
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.

Each episode features inspiring conversations with top-performing business leaders, investors, mindset experts, and high achievers across various industries. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, optimize your brain and body, or simply gain insights from some of the most driven individuals out there, you’re in the right place.

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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!