Episode 53

Ingenuity Meets Purpose with Neal Sherman

On this episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Amy interviews Neal Sherman, founder and CEO of TAGeX Brands. TAGeX is in its 38th year in business and assists businesses in all lifecycle stages, from closing locations to liquidating equipment. TAGeX is a company that has redefined sustainability in business and is a testament to what can be achieved when ingenuity meets purpose.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. What Neal Sherman’s company, TAGeX Brands, does and how he became an entrepreneur in Corporate America.
  2. Creating a core support system that you can fall back on when times get hard in entrepreneurship.
  3. Getting involved in organizations and helping bring people together.
  4. Talking about hard things with others who can relate to your situation and the value that it can bring to you and the people around you.
  5. The opportunities TAGeX Brands offers by reselling equipment that a smaller company could not purchase new.
  6. Being there for your kids even when it may cost you financially.
  7. The one question you can ask to find someone’s priorities.
  8. The rapid expansion of TAGeX in the ‘90s and the former Army base in the Finger Lakes region of New York Neal purchased as a result of that expansion.
  9. How the Finger Lakes property is being used today, and the difficulties he faced along the way.
  10. The three things that drive Neal Sherman.
  11. Zig Ziglar’s influence on Neal and approaching life with intentional specificity.
  12. What’s on the horizon for TAGeX and his real estate.

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Connect with Neal Sherman:

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nsherman@tagexbrands.com

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TAGeX Brands


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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.