Commercial Real Estate Leadership

In episode 197 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak breaks down 10 essential principles of vendor reporting to help you close deals before the year ends. With the silly season fast approaching, now is the time to fine-tune your approach to keep vendors informed, build trust, and move more deals to unconditional status. Darren covers everything from providing regular updates and leveraging technology to delivering honest feedback and showcasing vendor paid advertising returns. Tune in to discover how applying these best practices in your business can improve your communication with vendors and lift your transactions volumes. --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards working fewer hours, delivering more value to your clients and accelerating revenue growth in your commercial real estate business. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/197 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 196 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, you’ll hear how recognising your team’s value and structured processes can fuel efficiency and growth. Darren Krakowiak uncovers this and more with Grant Beaumont, the Managing Director of Beaumont Property and Head of the Coutts group and Norwest Commercial in Sydney. Discover how Grant balances responsibility for multiple businesses, works with virtual assistants, and optimises performance across the group. You’ll also hear why he believes in empowering his executive assistant and invests in external coaching to unlock his full potential and elevate his leadership. Listen now for practical leadership strategies, insights on commercial real estate business growth, and ways to recognise your team without losing sight of your strategic priorities. --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards accelerating revenue growth in your business with the right people in your team, serving ideal clients, inside a business that just works. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/196 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 195 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak uncovers some often-overlooked financial advantages that are readily available to commercial real estate agency principals. From business credit cards that earn valuable rewards just for joining, to tax benefits on vehicles, home office equipment, and more—Darren highlights strategies that can help you maximize your financial position as a business owner. While some of these perks might seem obvious, they are often overlooked and taking advantage of your entitlements can yield significant returns and support your growth ambitions when leveraged appropriately. Tune in to learn how to make smarter financial decisions and take advantage of your business owner status (note: this episode does not constitute formal advice – always speak to a qualified professional before making decisions and claiming benefits). --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards working fewer hours, delivering more value to your clients and accelerating revenue growth in your commercial real estate business. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/195 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 194 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares some surprising parallels between running a hospital and managing a commercial real estate business. Drawing from his recent stay in hospital, Darren explores how the culture, systems, and client care he observed can inspire better practices in commercial real estate agencies. Tune in to learn about fostering a positive workplace culture, following processes meticulously, and managing client expectations. This prescrition will help you create a more efficient, client-focused business—no invasive surgery required! --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards working fewer hours, delivering more value to your clients and accelerating revenue growth in your commercial real estate business. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/194 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 193 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak discusses why leaders should rethink their approach to meetings. While many commercial real estate principals avoid meetings due to negative past experiences, Darren explains how structured, efficient meetings are one of the most effective ways to enhance business performance. We cover the three types of meetings every principal should hold and discuss how they drive productivity, reduce ad hoc communication, and increase revenue - with a particular focus on the ideal agenda for your regular team meetings. To get your people focused on strategic goals and growth-oriented activities, tune in and unlock the power of meetings that matter in your business. --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards working fewer hours, delivering more value to your clients and accelerating revenue growth in your commercial real estate business. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/193 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 192 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak discusses the number one challenge in growing a commercial real estate business: finding great people. While the residential real estate industry has an abundance of talent, the perception remains that their skills don’t always transfer well into commercial real estate success. Darren breaks down this myth and explores why now is the perfect time to recruit suitable residential agents for your commercial real estate team. Listen to discover the benefits for both sides and learn how residential agents can offer fresh talent, new perspectives, and a structured approach that can help your business grow. --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards working fewer hours, delivering more value to your clients and accelerating revenue growth in your commercial real estate business. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/192 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 191 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares practical strategies for commercial real estate principals to elevate their workplace culture, show respect to the communities they serve, and enhance their personal and business brands. By aligning your business with key calendar events, from International Women’s Day to R U OK? Day and National Property Managers Day, you can foster a stronger team environment and boost your brand’s visibility. Darren discusses how these events can be inspiration for social media posts, newsletter content, and internal recognition, so that you can connect with your team, clients and community in meaningful ways. Tune in for a stack of actionable insights that you can use to build a more cohesive, respected, and visible business! --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the phrase "2025 Events" and we will send you a free PDF copy of the wall calendar containing the events mentioned during this podcast episode. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/191 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 190 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak tackles a common leadership challenge: setting expectations with your team. He explains why it’s crucial for business owners to clearly communicate expectations, ensuring everyone understands their roles and responsibilities. Drawing on parallels from his daughter's kindergarten photo day, Darren explains how setting clear expectations can lead to the outcomes you’re looking for—not only in business but in everyday life. Tune in to learn some simple techniques that will align your team’s actions with your values to drive stronger financial performance and help achieve your business vision. --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards working fewer hours, delivering more value to your clients and accelerating revenue growth in your commercial real estate business. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/190 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 189 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak explores the immense value of building a personal brand and why content creation is more important than ever for commercial real estate principals. This episode includes success stories from industry leaders and clients of CRE Success like Daniel O’Brien, whose Instagram presence has helped him to expand his X Commercial empire, grow his authority and taken his personal brand to new heights. Discover the impact of social proof, leveraging relationships, and Darren’s own experience with social media mentions that brought in new clients. Plus, you’ll learn why conversations lead to conversions and how you can help your team to start conversations, build relationships and move deals forward in today's challenging market. --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards working fewer hours, delivering more value to your clients and accelerating revenue growth in your commercial real estate business. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/189 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 188 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak tackles the challenge of handling negative and often unfair Google reviews for your business. This episode includes the story of how Darren helped one of his clients to turn a one-star trashing into a five-star triumph, as well as how to deal with anonymous feedback that can harm you and your team's reputation. Darren shares real-life examples of navigating these tricky situations, emphasizing the importance of welcoming feedback, resolving issues directly wherever possible, and using reviews as an opportunity to improve. This episode is a must-listen for business leaders looking to protect their online reputation, enhance their customer relationships and turn potential setbacks into wins. --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards working fewer hours, delivering more value to your clients and accelerating revenue growth in your commercial real estate business. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/188 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 187 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak takes the mic solo to share a renewed commitment to the podcast and reflect on his mission as a commercial real estate leader and entrepreneur. He delves into the importance of reigniting the passion for what you do and discusses how reengaging with the content creation modality of podcasting is aligned with his personal interests and business growth. This episode is relevant for commercial real estate principals who want to leverage the value of client testimonials, find significance in what they do, and commit to consistent action. Darren will again be releasing weekly episodes and has promised to share more about himself, while adding more value to you, in every edition. If you’re ready to reignite your enthusiasm for growing your business and to focus on what truly matters, this episode is for you! --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards working fewer hours, delivering more value to your clients and accelerating revenue growth in your commercial real estate business. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/187 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 186 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak dives into the unique dynamics of commercial real estate principal partnerships, focusing on two men who started as colleagues (one of whom was the boss), quickly turning into mates, and then ultimately becoming business partners...introducting Rocco Tripodi and Andrew Bozza of Belle Property Commercial Inner West. Discover how their friendship, which didn't exist before working together on transactions and was built outside the office, has transformed into a successful business partnership that drives revenue growth and draws on their resilience - delivering greater value to clients, creating career opportunties for their team, and allowing them both to spend more time with their families - away from the business. This episode explores the importance of mutual respect, clear communication, and shared values in sustaining a thriving business. Join Bozz, Rocc and DK to learn how you can strengthen both your business and personal connections for long-term success in commercial real estate. --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards getting your commercial real estate business to grow faster. 'Multiplied Growth' is a free guide for commercial real estate leaders who want to get their business growing faster. Get your free copy at cresuccess.co/growth Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/186 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

Darren Krakowiak steps back into the hot seat to be interviewed once again by Will Tong in episode 185 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership. This time, they explore key performance metrics that can help you analyse and enhance your commercial real estate business performance. Darren and Will go deep into the crucial aspects of revenue per employee, the ideal revenue split between property management and sales & leasing revenue, and the predicted impact of technology on the industry. Discover how to measure productivity, maximize conversion rates, and leverage AI to deliver better results. You’ll gain new insights into creating a sustainable, high-performing commercial real estate business in this jam-packed episode! --- Get the custom-built GPT for busy commercial real estate agents - the Commercial Real Estate Listings Copy Generator - for free here: cresuccess.co/gpt Find Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn or @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM him the word "GROW" to take the first step towards getting your commercial real estate business to grow faster. Visit the brand-new CRE Success website online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/185 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

In episode 184 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak interviews Tony Aminian, the principal of Simple Industrial Commercial. Discover Tony's inspiring journey from not speaking English upon arriving in Australia, to working after school in his family’s cleaning business, and then opening his own commercial real estate agency. Passionate about his Armenian heritage, Tony shares insights on overcoming initial challenges, leveraging his entrepreneurial spirit and the importance of being willing to step out of your comfort zone. Tune in to hear how Tony's can-do attitude, along with guidance from CRE Success, have shaped the growth of Simple IC over the past year...the episode contains valuable lessons for commercial real estate principals everywhere. --- Find @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM us the word "GROW" to take the first step towards getting your commercial real estate business to grow faster. 'Multiplied Growth' is a free guide for commercial real estate leaders who want to get their business growing faster. Get your free copy at cresuccess.co/growth Visit the brand-new CRE Success webiste online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/184 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com

It’s Darren Krakowiak’s turn to sit in the hot seat. This week, Will Tong - the Founder of Property Lions, host of the WTF podcast and client of CRE Success - interviews Darren on episode 183 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership. Darren shares his personal journey over two decades in the industry and the pivotal moments over his commercial real estate career that led him to taking on more responsibility in global firms and then founding CRE Success in 2020. Will's line of questioning leads to discussions on the benefits of finding your passion, the power of personal branding and the ingredients that business owners can use to build culture within their organisations. This episode is packed with actionable insights for commercial real estate professionals who want to enhance their leadership skills and build their business acumen. --- Find Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn or @cresuccess on Instagram and then DM him the word "GROW" to take the first step towards getting your commercial real estate business to grow faster. 'Multiplied Growth' is a free guide for commercial real estate leaders who want to get their business growing faster. Get your free copy at cresuccess.co/growth Visit the brand-new CRE Success webiste online: cresuccess.co Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/183 To share this episode or your thoughts on it, tag us on socials: @cresuccess or use our hashtag: #cresuccess If you enjoy the show, leave us a rating or review on Apple Podcasts or Spotify. Connect with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com