On today’s episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Amy sits down with Bo Barron, a leading figure in the commercial real estate industry. Bo’s expertise and experience have positioned him as a thought leader. He is a seasoned commercial real estate professional with extensive experience in brokerage leadership and professional development. Bo’s career spans two decades, working in various roles, including broker, trainer, and executive, helping firms and individuals achieve their professional goals. He is a sought-after speaker and mentor, and Bo is known for his innovative approach to client relationships, deal-making, and leadership.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Bo Barron’s family legacy in real estate in Kentucky, his stint in the Marines, and what led him to real estate following the Marines.
2. The importance of a CCIM designation in commercial real estate.
3. Bo’s perspective on how commercial real estate has changed over the past couple of decades.
4. The two reasons people do commercial real estate transactions.
5. Strategic professional relationships and what they contribute to your clients’ lives.
6. The tools Bo uses to build relationships with clients and his team and the importance of empathy.
7. Current trends in Bo’s market of Owensboro, Kentucky, and what he likes about markets with job growth.
8. His tactics for continuously building a growth mindset.
9. Why collaboration is so important to growing yourself and your business.
10. The importance of taking action on purpose.

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Amy Calandrino

Connect with Bo Barron:

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Barron Commercial Group

Commercially Speaking podcast

Today’s episode of the Performance Mindset podcast features Bob Gentle. Bob spent many years in traditional digital marketing before realizing that a great personal brand can also help build a successful business. He leaned into that curiosity and wanted to nurture those not naturally outgoing to learn to shine. Bob built his business, AmplifyMe, around this concept and coaches others on building a strong personal brand. Bob also hosts the podcast Building Your LeaderBrand.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. Bob Gentle’s background as a traditional digital marketer and how that eventually led him to specialize in personal branding for small organizations.
2. The importance of learning to do scary things by desensitizing them to it.
3. Embracing imposter syndrome and comparison and finding opportunities in that space.
4. Creating a personal brand and becoming the person others associate with what you’re doing.
5. Bob’s tips for showing up on LinkedIn to create a tapestry over time.
6. Allowing your authenticity to shine through to attract the right clients.
7. Why building a personal brand is a lot like planting a crop and not always glamorous.
8. Bob’s formula for business: visibility + conversion = money and money + retention = growth
9. Being nice to yourself even when your business isn’t doing what you wish it was.

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Amy Calandrino

Connect with Bob Gentle:

LinkedIn

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Podcast

On today’s Performance Mindset podcast, Amy’s guest, Izzy Warner, shares a powerful personal story that led to the founding of her company, Redd Dott Jewelry. Izzy established her fashion brand to empower women through the beauty of vintage handcrafted pieces. Established in 2022, Redd Dott offers unique cuff bracelets made from globally sourced vintage textiles. Izzy is a survivor of domestic violence, and she channels her journey of resilience into her brand, inspiring others to discover their own strength and beauty.

In this episode, you’ll hear:

1. How Izzy Warner developed her business, Redd Dott Jewelry, and the impetus behind it.
2. The struggles Izzy had to overcome in a domestic violence situation alongside complex PTSD.
3. The meaning behind “little shifts” and “big shifts” on Izzy’s bracelet designs.
4. Maintaining communication with your support systems and using technology to do it.
5. Why working for an art gallery helped Izzy realize what she wanted to do with her life and led to her developing her first jewelry model.
6. The story behind the name of Redd Dott Jewelry and how it’s become a mission field for her.
7. Helping others even when they may be a competitor.
8. The importance of authentic connections with others.
9. Reconnecting with nature and traveling through darkness to find the light.

Connect with Amy Calandrino here:

Beyond Commercial

Amy Calandrino

Connect with Izzy Warner:

https://redddott.com/

izzy@reddott.com

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