Episode 100

1031 Exchange Secrets with Tommy Brachey

Published on: 23rd July, 2025

On today’s Performance Mindset podcast, Amy interviews Tommy Brachey, founder of Key Real Estate Consulting, Charlotte Land & Minerals, and serves as Advisor, Vice President with eXp Commercial. Tommy specializes in pairing deeded mineral properties with 1031 exchanges, self-directed IRAs, and solo 401(k) plans. Tommy also partners with real estate brokers, 1031 qualified intermediaries, family offices, fund managers, business brokers, and estate planners to drive deal flow nationwide. He is the author of “Leveraging Mineral Rights and the 1031 Exchange.”

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. Tommy Brachey’s interest in the mineral rights and deeded mineral rights niche, and how he ended up in the field.
  2. What a 1031 exchange is and why it matters to people who want to defer property taxes on their sales.
  3. The importance of building a professional village around you to best protect your assets.
  4. Some of the most common mistakes investors make with 1031 exchanges and how to avoid them.
  5. Why you can’t take constructive receipt of the funds during a 1031 exchange.
  6. The appeal of mineral rights, the tax advantages they have that other assets don’t, and an example of how it might work.
  7. Performing a 1031 exchange at the last minute rather than leaving enough runway to do it properly.
  8. Tommy’s role as more of an educator rather than a salesman.
  9. Some of the challenges in 1031 exchanges involving mineral rights.
  10. The downsides of the triple T: tenants, toilets, and trash.

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Connect with Tommy Brachey:

(214) 998-8198

mgmt@keyrealestateconsulting.com

www.keyrealestateconsulting.com

www.linkedin.com/in/thomas-brachey

Get your free copy of “Leveraging Mineral Rights and the 1031 Exchange”: www.charlotteminerals.com/lead-magnet-11737949130705

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The Performance Mindset Show - Helping you level up in entrepreneurship, commercial real estate, leadership and life
The Performance Mindset Show - Helping you level up in entrepreneurship, commercial real estate, leadership and life
Success isn’t just about the deals you close or the investments you make - it’s about how you think, grow, and lead.

Hosted by Amy Calandrino, founder of Beyond Commercial, The Performance Mindset Show explores the habits, strategies, and mindset shifts that drive peak performance in business, real estate, health, and life.

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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!