Episode 89

How to Build Real Wealth as an Entrepreneur with Mike Van den Abbeel

Published on: 7th May, 2025

On this episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Amy’s very first guest on the podcast returns. Mike Van den Abbeel, managing partner at Winter Garden Salon Development and Bumby Partners and president of Mosaic Hair Studio, joins Amy for a conversation about mindset, guiding business principles, and leaving a legacy through business real estate purchases. Mike’s greatest passion is contributing to his local community, and he shares how he helps local nonprofits.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. Creating systems and operations that others can clearly understand, follow, and duplicate to your vision.
  2. Investing your time and resources into your staff’s education with intentionality.
  3. The importance of doing a self-assessment to figure out what you’re not good at and hiring someone who is.
  4. Navigating owning a salon while working as a developer in a non-traditional sense.
  5. Mike Van den Abbeel’s willingness to take a little bit of risk in up-and-coming areas.
  6. Owning real estate as a part of your overall business and succession plan.
  7. Why a city needs to have a vision like businesses do.
  8. One of the most surprising things Mike has learned along the way.
  9. Using your business acumen to help nonprofits and get involved in your community.
  10. Mike’s decision to hire employees instead of 1099 contractors.

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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.