Commercial Real Estate Leadership (CRE Success)

In episode 238 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explores why specialisation and focus are essential for commercial real estate success. 

In the final part of his interview on Real Estate Renovators with Rex Afrasiabi and Chanell McAsey, Darren discusses how to define your niche, resist distractions, and deliver stronger results for your clients.

He also shares updates on CRE Success Agent Accelerator, includin...

What separates effective coaching from surface-level advice? In episode 237 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak continues being interviewed by Rex Afrasiabi and Chanell McAsey on The Real Estate Renovators, pulling back the curtain on the methods and mindsets that deliver results for his clients.

Unlike many coaches who focus on one discipline, Darren blends leadership development, business strategy, sales perfor...

In episode 236 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak joins Rex Afrasiabi and Chanell McAsey on Real Estate Renovators to discuss the realities of commercial property and how it compares to residential.

Darren shares his career journey from Melbourne to South Korea, then into founding CRE Success to support commercial real estate principals and agents worldwide. In this conversation, he unpacks what makes commercial...

Too many commercial real estate leaders are stuck doing low-value tasks that drain their time and keep them from operating at their highest level. 

In episode 235 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak introduces the Function Funnel: a neat framework to help principals, agents, and teams eliminate wasted effort, free up capacity, and increase profitability.

Instead of asking “How do I get all of this work done?”, Da...

Darren Krakowiak is making a strategic pivot in his business, and in episode 234 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, he reveals the plan. 

After two years of focusing on coaching commercial real estate principals, Darren is relaunching a proven program for agents with a new name, enhanced delivery, and a big promise: helping commercial real estate agents grow their production by at least $100,000 in 12 months.

CRE Success Agent A...

Boomerang clients and employees can be one of the strongest endorsements of your business. 

In episode 233 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explains why welcoming back former clients and staff is not just smart business, but a sign that your value proposition stands out in the market.

Drawing on experiences from both large corporate environments and small business operations, Darren shares how to leave relatio...

The Multi-Channel Prospecting Playbook™ is a smarter way for commercial real estate agents to consistently fill their pipelines.

📉 Still relying solely on referrals? You’re leaving money on the table.
📞 Cold calling without a system? You’re probably wasting your time.
📲 Pitching in the DMs without a strategy? You could be damaging your brand.

This episode challenges the myths holding agents back and offers a practical framework ...

There’s more to business success than just hitting revenue targets. That’s why, at the start of the new financial year, it’s worth setting goals that reflect what really matters to you.

In Episode 231 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak introduces five F-words that go beyond his business: family (and friends), fitness, flying, football and finances. These are the things that give his work meaning and his business...

Putting your team front and centre on social media can build trust, lift engagement and help you attract top talent. But many commercial real estate leaders underestimate the risks.

In Episode 230 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak runs through how to balance the benefits of team-based content with the responsibility of protecting your people and your business.

From privacy risks and legal pitfalls to reputation...

Before you send out a client satisfaction survey, it’s worth asking: are you actually delivering great service? 

In episode 229 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares how a poorly timed feedback request from his own residential property manager sparked a deeper dive into what makes a survey effective.

You’ll learn:
– Three key survey scales to consider
– 10 smart questions to include in your next client surve...

Feeling left behind by AI? You're not alone.

While it’s unlikely that AI will replace you, those who master its use will gain a significant competitive edge. 

In Episode 228 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares how even non-technical commercial real estate leaders can harness AI tools to save time, grow revenue and empower teams. 

To help you get started, Darren has put together a free guide with 100 purpos...

A new financial year means a new opportunity to grow, but what kind of growth are you aiming for?

In episode 227 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explores two distinct growth paths: incremental growth and transformational growth. 

Whether you're aiming for a 15% uplift or a fundamental shift in how your business operates, Darren outlines how to set the right goals, implement effective strategies and hold yours...

Are you so focused on finding new business that you’re neglecting the clients who’ve already put their trust in you?

In Episode 226 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak urges leaders to stop taking their most loyal clients for granted. While it’s easy to chase new leads, the real growth often comes from deepening relationships with the clients you already have.

Darren shares why rewarding loyalty matters more than...

Struggling to find timely reasons to reach out to your best clients?

In episode 225 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak unpacks a proposed change to Australia’s superannuation tax laws and explains why it’s the perfect opportunity to initiate meaningful conversations with high-value clients and prospects.

You’ll learn what the change is, why it matters and how to bring it up without straying into tax advice.

Darr...

Ever wonder why surgeons command such authority and trust, even when they run hours late?

In episode 224 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak draws parallels between surgeons and top commercial real estate professionals. You’ll hear why surgeons are trusted, how they protect their time and how you can apply those lessons to your own business.

Learn about finding your niche, protecting your valuable time with strat...

Are you the reason your business isn’t growing?

In Episode 223 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explains why even the best-performing real estate principals and agents can become the bottleneck in their business – and what you can do to change that.

If your agency’s growth relies heavily on your personal output, this episode is a must-listen.

Darren also shares an invitation to The Growth Levers Workshop – a f...

Want your team to step up and contribute more? Start by recognising what they already bring.

In episode 222 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares a straightforward yet powerful technique to recognise, appreciate and express gratitude for your team's efforts – and how doing so can increase engagement, strengthen culture and unlock team performance.

Inspired by the dedication of kindergarten educators and appl...

What happens when you write down 45 life and leadership lessons, but realise later that some of the best ones didn’t make the original list?

You get episode 221 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, where Darren Krakowiak shares the final 15 lessons in his “45 for 45” series. These may be the most valuable yet, drawn from lived experience and sharpened by reflection.

From embracing risk to building resilience, managing self-talk an...

What do coffee, integrity and The White Lotus have in common? They’re all part of the next 15 lessons in Darren Krakowiak’s three-part series, marking 45 reflections from 45 years of life.

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren explores lessons 16 to 30, covering everything from managing your time (by managing yourself) to rediscovering rest, redefining patience and learning why adaptability is a powerful prof...