Episode 30

Creating an Improved Work Life Balance with Leslie Heimer

Published on: 10th May, 2023

In this episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Amy welcomes guest Leslie Heimer. Leslie is a tenured mortgage lending professional and a real estate powerhouse. She’s been recognized as one of the most powerful women in banking and was named a Most Influential Thought Leader for 2021. She holds an MBA with a focus on marketing and has been involved in the real estate industry for two decades. Leslie can handle a real estate transaction all the way from the procurement of the money to the overall buying or selling. She provides a high-touch, high-level concierge experience for some of Orlando’s most distinguished home buyers and home sellers.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

Leslie’s family background in the mortgage industry and how it eventually led her into the business.
The retail lending space versus wholesale mortgage brokers and the differences in how they operate.
How she uses exercise, time blocking, and journaling to keep her days on track even though no workday is ever the same.
The negative backlash Leslie received when she shifted into real estate and sales, what she did to overcome it, and why she cares deeply about her professional reputation.
Leslie’s tips for achieving success every day and keeping emotions in check.
Her time management tricks and why new real estate agents or mortgage brokers should find a mentor.
The importance of balance and self-care to avoid burnout and why a fear-based mindset isn’t healthy.
What losing her mortgage business in the 2008 housing crash taught Leslie and how it changed her willingness to ask for help.

Connect with Amy Calandrino here:

Beyond Commercial

Connect with Leslie Heimer:

I Know How She Does It book

The 21 Irrefutable Laws of Leadership book

Time Management Magic book

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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!

About your host

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!