Commercial Real Estate Leadership (CRE Success)

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 sustai...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 Blac...

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-m...

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 au...

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 y...

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 Accelera...

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 h...

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 pro...

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 simpl...

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 stru...

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...

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 developme...

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 conversatio...

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 d...

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 $100,00...

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,...

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 bac...

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 giv...

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 ris...

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 t...

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 to...