Episode 79

The Making of “From Perfect to Real” with Mary Crimmins

Published on: 26th February, 2025

On today’s episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Amy welcomes Mary Crimmins to the show. Mary has been working with Amy for the past two years to publish Amy’s book, “From Perfect to Real: Ditch Perfection, Shift Your Mindset, and Thrive on Your Terms.” The book launches in March 2025, and Amy sits in the hot seat, answering questions about the book and offering a sneak peek of what you can expect.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. The special relationship Amy shares with her mother-in-law, Joanne, and how her entrepreneurship inspired Amy.
  2. Some of Amy’s struggles throughout childhood and into adulthood and building resilience to “level up.”
  3. Postpartum depression, its impact on Amy’s mindset, and her “aha” moment about her business.
  4. Building a performance mindset and what that means in business.
  5. The meaning of being radical, trying something new, and the chain of events that can follow.
  6. Evaluating the relationships in your life and determining if they’re synergistic.
  7. Tom Brady’s rise to the top of his football game and how it inspired Amy.
  8. Learning how business worked with her first job at 13 and paying attention to people.
  9. Uncle Henry’s influence on Amy and the importance of being authentic.
  10. The tools you’ll find in Amy’s book to help you audit yourself and your relationships.
  11. How golf has changed her life and her most pressing goal.

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About the Podcast

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.

About your host

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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.