Episode 90

Designing Your Day to Fuel Growth with Erik Sexton

Published on: 14th May, 2025

Amy sits down with Erik Sexton, an SIOR commercial real estate broker in Las Vegas, Nevada. Erik and Amy met on the X platform, where many commercial real estate professionals hang out online after work. Erik is licensed in Nevada and California and primarily focuses on industrial listings. He began his real estate career in Nevada at 19 years old and has been in the industry ever since.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. How X connects commercial real estate agents around the nation and builds community.
  2. Erik Sexton’s entry into commercial real estate as a college student in Las Vegas.
  3. Building his reputation as a 19-year-old in college and why it took trial-and-error to learn the ropes.
  4. The importance of systems as you scale and grow, and why Erik still uses mail marketing.
  5. Who Erik’s customers are, some of his more memorable deals, and what he loves about industrial properties.
  6. Building a strong mindset and resilience despite rejections in commercial real estate.
  7. Why some clients aren’t a fit for your business.
  8. Habits Erik implements into his day to maintain momentum.
  9. Taking time off for yourself once work hours are over, which invites creativity in.

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The Performance Mindset Show
Insights for high performers in business, leadership, and real estate.
The Performance Mindset Show is where high achievers come to grow. Hosted by commercial real estate advisor, entrepreneur, and author Amy Calandrino, each episode dives into the habits, strategies, and stories that help leaders think bigger, perform better, and build meaningful success in business and life.

Amy sits down with trailblazers across commercial real estate, entrepreneurship, investing, health, and personal development to uncover how they overcame obstacles, scaled their impact, and created lives built on intention. These conversations are honest, inspiring, and filled with practical insights you can apply immediately.

Whether you're a business owner, creator, investor, or someone who wants to operate at a higher level, this show will help you strengthen your mindset, sharpen your skills, and stay focused on what matters most.

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Amy Calandrino

Amy Calandrino, SIOR, CCIM, is a Director at Cushman & Wakefield with deep experience representing small and mid-sized businesses, family enterprises, and private investors throughout Central Florida and beyond. She is known for being a thoughtful listener, a creative problem-solver, and a strategic advisor who helps clients make informed decisions that support both their business goals and long-term wealth creation.

With a career rooted in guiding entrepreneurs and families through pivotal real estate moments, Amy brings clarity, structure, and actionable strategy to every assignment. She has completed hundreds of transactions across office, flex, and retail properties, and clients rely on her strong command of market trends, valuations, and space needs particularly within Winter Park and Greater Orlando. Her experience is backed by the SIOR and CCIM designations, reflecting her commitment to expertise and excellence in the industry.

In addition to her advisory work, Amy is the author of From Perfect to Real: Ditch Perfection, Shift Your Mindset, and Thrive on Your Terms, where she shares her SPORT Success System® for high performance. She is also the host of The Performance Mindset Show, a podcast featuring candid conversations with leaders in business, real estate, and entrepreneurship.

Committed to strengthening her community, Amy co-founded the Calandrino Foundation with her husband, Phil, to equip youth with the skills and mindset needed for entrepreneurship and financial empowerment. She also serves on the Park Avenue District Board in Winter Park.

Amy lives in Central Florida with her family. Outside of work, she enjoys golf, running, and staying active with her two children. Her faith, family, and dedication to helping others grow continue to guide her both personally and professionally.