Episode 67

Mastering the Mental Game with Steve Brewer

Published on: 6th November, 2024

Today’s episode of the Performance Mindset podcast features Steve Brewer, Amy’s longtime friend and a golf coach and DubsDread Golf Course in Orlando, Florida. Steve is in his 17th season at DubsDread and has a team of two full-time coaches and a couple of part-time coaches. During his time in the coaching world, Steve has learned several practical methods for gradually improving your golf game–but those skills translate off the course just as well. During their conversation, Steve shares his three skill blocks of golf, why you must commit to the process, and why having a good coach is critical to identifying your blind spots.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. Amy and Steve Brewer’s longstanding friendship and Steve’s involvement with an early iteration of the foundation she’s launching.
  2. His involvement with DubsDread Golf Course and Operation 36 alongside his coaching business.
  3. Steve’s three skill blocks of golf: mental, fundamental, and playing.
  4. Committing to a process and focusing on the results.
  5. The four things Steve spends his time doing.
  6. How having a good coach can help you identify your blind spots.
  7. Having five or six people you can really count on in a time of need.
  8. Taking a chance when you meet someone you can connect with.

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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.