Designations, Data, and Determination with Cate Agnew

On this episode of the Performance Mindset podcast, Amy interviews Cate Agnew, a distinguished leader in commercial real estate and Chief Valuation Officer at Natixis CIB Americas. Cate holds FRICS, CRE, and MAI designations, which showcase her expertise and commitment to excellence in real estate. She is also a Power Beacon, an organization dedicated to ensuring safety for women in the workplace and supporting their growing success in the commercial real estate industry. Cate is based in New York City.In this episode, you’ll hear:Cate Agnew’s experience in various locales around the U.S. and how she ultimately landed in the commercial real estate industry.Her three industry designations, when she achieved each, and how she earned them.How the designations have shaped her career and provided new opportunities.The data Cate uses to set a property’s current valuation and predict its future value.Why replacement cost is a significant factor in the investment side of a development.The impact of cap rate on a property.How she got involved with the Power Beacons and why she’s passionate about being a part of them.Using process management and technology to free up brain power to focus on more important things.A typical day for Cate Agnew and why writing things down on paper helps her stay on task.Why Cate wants more women in the appraisal field and believes regulations should change.The barriers to women receiving college degrees and why that regulation requirement prevents more women from joining the appraisal industry.Connect with Amy Calandrino here:Beyond CommercialAmy CalandrinoConnect with Cate Agnew:LinkedIn

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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. Based in sunny Orlando, Amy and her guests dive into leadership strategies, decision-making frameworks, mental resilience, and personal growth. From cutting-edge commercial real estate insights to biohacking, neuroscience, entrepreneurship, and spiritual well-being—this podcast is for the endlessly curious who want to level up in all aspects of life. Each episode features inspiring conversations with top-performing business leaders, investors, mindset experts, and high achievers across various industries. Whether you’re looking to sharpen your leadership skills, optimize your brain and body, or simply gain insights from some of the most driven individuals out there, you’re in the right place. Ready to expand your mindset and unlock your full potential? 📍 Connect with Amy Calandrino: 🔗 BeyondCommercial.com 🔗 AmyCalandrino.com Let’s build, grow, and thrive—together. 🚀