Episode 74

Disrupting Commercial Real Estate with Fly Jamerson

Published on: 22nd January, 2025

Today’s episode of the Performance Mindset podcast features Fly Jamerson. Fly is Amy’s program co-chair for the upcoming CREi Summit in September 2025. Although she has been in commercial real estate for less than a year, she’s already making waves. Her background is in the arts and entertainment industry, and she stumbled into commercial real estate through her work in marketing and social media. Fly is based in Baton Rouge, Louisiana, and works with 1031 Specialists.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. Fly Jamerson’s whirlwind entry into commercial real estate and how it relates to her content creation and digital marketing background.
  2. Why building relationships is the cornerstone of commercial real estate and her involvement with the CREi Summit.
  3. Fly’s position as Head of Marketing at 1031 Specialists in Baton Rouge, Louisiana.
  4. How Amy and Fly initially connected.
  5. The importance of continuing to reach out even if the initial answer is “no.”
  6. Overcoming adversity in the commercial real estate industry and the importance of being yourself.
  7. Fly’s personal struggle in 2023 and how that helped to completely change her circumstances.
  8. Creating healthy habits and finding a community.
  9. What’s coming up on Fly’s calendar.

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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.

If you want to grow, you’re in the right place.

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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.