Episode 111

How to Lead with Intention and Authenticity with Tori Nook

Published on: 8th October, 2025

This episode of the Performance Mindset show features Tori Nook, founder and principal of Anchor Retail, an Ohio-based commercial real estate firm. Tori has closed nearly $1 billion in transactions throughout her career, representing brands such as Dollar General, Bath & Body Works, PetSmart, AutoZone, and Panera Bread. Since launching Anchor Retail, she’s expanded into multiple markets, added property management, and built a firm known for responsiveness, respect, and long-term relationships, all while raising three children.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. How Tori Nook balanced her real estate career with raising three young children by outsourcing help.
  2. Creating a flow to your week and maintaining some consistency in your daily routine.
  3. Tori’s methods for organizing her days alongside a personal and professional support system.
  4. The importance of maintaining relationships and making time for your friends.
  5. Expanding her business and reaping the benefits of not needing to work as much.
  6. Her approach to cultivating long-term, high-value relationships.
  7. Learning how to be resilient in the face of adversity.
  8. Building and protecting business culture as a leader.
  9. What Tori sees on the horizon for her business.

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Connect with Tori Nook:

LinkedIn - www.linkedin.com/in/torirendanonook

Anchor Retail - anchorretail.com

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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.

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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.