Commercial Real Estate Leadership (CRE Success)

Strong pipelines in commercial real estate are not built by chance. They are built through disciplined prospecting habits that compound over time.

In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak breaks down the three most important principles of commercial real estate prospecting: consistent, persistent, and proactive. 

Referred to as the Wholly Trinity of prospecting, these principles underpin every high-per...

Do you find yourself procrastinating when you know you should be prospecting? In episode 255 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak of CRE Success breaks down practical, low-pressure ways to get started with prospecting and build real momentum in your pipeline.

This episode is designed as a circuit breaker for commercial real estate professionals who feel stuck, overwhelmed, or unsure where to begin. Rather than agg...

In Episode 254 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explores how controlled aggression drives results in commercial real estate. 

Many agents and leaders work hard but not at a level of proactivity and decisiveness that creates traction. Darren reframes "aggression" as purposeful action that accelerates momentum, creates opportunity, and helps you get the business you already should be winning.

This is the third i...

Starting a career in commercial real estate can feel overwhelming, especially when you are competing with people who have years of experience. So in episode 253 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak breaks down exactly what he would do if he had to start all over again. This episode is part of the Momentum and Mindset series designed to help you begin 2026 with clarity and confidence.

Darren shares six practical st...

High performers in commercial real estate don't just take action… they take intentional action. 

In episode 252 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explains why setting goals is essential for directing effort and maximising results.

This special episode kicks off a four-part series on momentum and mindset, diving into the relationship between goal setting, leadership, and sustainable success.

Darren explores what...

Starting the new year with strong commercial real estate momentum is not something you need to leave to chance. In episode 251 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak breaks down a simple and highly effective process called The New Year Stack of Leads, designed to help principals and agents create immediate activity in their first week back in January.

Instead of returning from the break feeling sluggish or waiting w...

Commercial real estate agent performance is often influenced by both mindset and market conditions. In episode 250 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak breaks down what he has learned after onboarding 45 agents into Agent Accelerator over the past three months, and how an agent's confidence levels signal what is ahead for them in 2026.

Darren shares the key question he asks every agent during onboarding: how optim...

Life is too short to keep working with clients, colleagues, or collaborators who continually frustrate you. 

In episode 249 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explains why pejorative labels in your internal dialogue are important signals. They reveal that someone in your professional orbit is no longer aligned with your standards or expectations. 

This episode shows commercial real estate principals and agents h...

December separates high performing commercial real estate agents from those who fall behind the following year. In episode 248 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explains why the final few weeks of the year are the most important part of preparing for a strong Q1. With Easter, school holidays, and public holidays compressing the early year selling window, agents who wait until after Australia Day to start prospe...

If you've been thinking about how to grow your GCI in 2026, this episode shows you how to take real action. 

In episode 247 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak unveils a brand-new opportunity for agents ready to move from intention to consistent execution.

For the first time ever, CRE Success is offering entry into Agent Accelerator for just $50 a week during a limited-time Black Friday promotion. 

This episode e...

Most agents stop working once a deal is done. But top performers know that's when the real opportunity begins.

In Episode 246 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explains why the most profitable call you're probably not making is the results call. 

This short, purposeful conversation can help you turn one transaction into your next listing, build credibility, and stay front-of-mind with the right people.

In this ...

Consistency in prospecting is one of the hardest habits to master in commercial real estate. Too often, agents rely on motivation and good intentions rather than systems and standards that guarantee follow-through.

In episode 245 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares how to maintain prospecting consistency by setting clear standards and building systems that make success automatic.

He walks through the Stand...

In episode 244 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explores how affirmations can strengthen your mindset, boost your confidence, and enhance your performance as a commercial real estate agent.

Affirmations are short, positive statements that help you stay focused and self-assured. Whether you're prospecting for new clients or leading a team, the words you say to yourself shape your results. Darren shares practica...

Every deal in commercial real estate starts with a lead, but not every lead makes it to the finish line. 

In episode 243 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak breaks down the journey that every lead must take to become a transaction, and how you can remove the roadblocks along the way.

Darren shares a behind-the-scenes look at an accountability call from CRE Success Agent Accelerator, where members dissect the key ...

Growth shouldn't mean more stress. In episode 242 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explains how commercial real estate principals can break through their current ceiling and scale sustainably – without burning out or breaking their business.

He shares a practical framework built around three levers for sustainable growth: systems, people, and smart strategic moves. Discover how to turn your existing success in...

People problems are some of the toughest challenges for a commercial real estate principal. Whether it's conflict between team members, a high performer with a bad attitude, or a lack of boundaries that turns you into the bottleneck, these issues will test your leadership.

In episode 241 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares practical strategies to resolve common people problems that principals face. You'll ...

Commercial real estate leaders often find themselves stuck making decisions that others in their team should be handling. The result: wasted time, slower growth, and unnecessary stress. 

In episode 240 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak introduces a powerful principle that will help you to free up time while empowering your people to act with confidence.

This principle is simple but effective: execute or escalat...

Sales management is the missing piece for many boutique, franchised and independent commercial real estate firms. Bigger firms have dedicated sales managers, but smaller businesses often lack the budget or scale to justify the hire. That doesn't mean the need isn't there.

In episode 239 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak introduces Sales Management as a Service™ (SMaaS): a structured program designed to help com...

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...