Episode 83

Building Meaningful Connections and a Winning Mindset with Chad Griffiths

On today’s Performance Mindset podcast, Amy interviews her friend Chad Griffiths. Like Amy, Chad is an SIOR and a CCIM in commercial real estate. He focuses on industrial assets and is based in Edmonton, Alberta, Canada. Chad is also host of the Industrial Real Estate show on YouTube.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

  1. The upcoming CREi conference and what you can expect from it.
  2. Using social media to create real-life relationships.
  3. Chad Griffiths’s desire to uplift other real estate agents as they’re starting their careers.
  4. Treating your real estate business like the business it is and committing to working hard.
  5. How Chad stumbled into commercial real estate and created a 20-year career.
  6. The market in Edmonton, Canada, where Chad is located, and its industrial influence.
  7. Freedom of movement and travel a career in commercial real estate can provide.
  8. The potential impact U.S. politics could have on Canadian commercial real estate.
  9. Changing your mindset regarding politics and putting people over politics despite the constant change in countries and economies.
  10. The cycle of negative feedback.

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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.