Sometimes the best business decision is knowing when to let go. Amy Calandrino, founder of a commercial real estate brokerage, shares her journey from hammering in her own signs during the 2010 recession to building a team of nearly 10 advisors—and why she ultimately chose to close her firm to join Cushman & Wakefield. In this episode, Amy reveals the hidden costs of entrepreneurship, the importance of aligning your work with your values, and how she's redirecting her energy toward meaningful impact through her family foundation's financial literacy programs.
[01:05 - 04:10] From Vermont to Orlando: Building a Career on Grit
[04:25 - 07:20] The Hidden Costs of Running a Brokerage
[07:21 - 11:45] Making the Leap: Consulting the Best in the Business
[11:46 - 19:30] The Three-Month Transition and Its Unexpected Lessons
[19:31 - 27:15] Redirecting Energy: The Aspiring Entrepreneur Program
[27:20 - 31:50] Final Four & How to Connect
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LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/amycalandrino/
Email: Amy.Calandrino@cushwake.com
Book: "From Perfect to Real" (available on Amazon)
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