CRE Success: The Podcast

Darren Krakowiak

CRE Success: The Podcast is made for people who work in commercial real estate. The host, Darren Krakowiak, helps commercial real estate leaders to develop their people and grow their business. Each week Darren provides content that will help you and your team acquire the abilities, adopt the habits and implement the tools required to be a top performer commercial real estate. Since episode 51, the podcast has been recorded live (with no edits!) and streamed directly to YouTube as a vodcast. Earlier episodes feature Darren speaking to prominent industry leaders who are willing to share the secrets of their success, as well as subject matter experts from outside the industry who have relevant expertise to share. Tune in to hear what it takes to make it in one of the world's most competitive and lucrative industries - commercial real estate. read less

157. Mind the Gap - Employee vs Leader's Motivation; CRE Success: The Podcast
Sep 13 2023
157. Mind the Gap - Employee vs Leader's Motivation; CRE Success: The Podcast
There's a common issue that drives many commercial real estate leaders bonkers: the gap between their commitment and that of their team. Darren Krakowiak, a specialist in helping commercial real estate leaders to accelerate growth in their business, discusses why enforcing strict rules generally doesn't boost motivation. He also asks the question of leaders: is it even reasonable to expect equal dedication from your team? From this context, leaders and business owners will then discover six core focus areas to close the motivation gap: vision, values, expectations, roles, appreciation, and support. Learn how to foster a culture of high performance and attract top talent in today's competitive commercial real estate agency market by listing to episode 157 of CRE Success: The Podcast. --- Ready to close the motivation gap in your business? Send an email to hello@cresuccess.co with the word "Leader" in the subject line and we'll show you how it's done. Visit CRE Success online: https://www.cresuccess.co Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/157 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 Voiceover: Tracey Szymanski Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com
156. Collective Responsibility: Keys to Commercial Real Estate Success; CRE Success: The Podcast
Sep 6 2023
156. Collective Responsibility: Keys to Commercial Real Estate Success; CRE Success: The Podcast
Join Darren Krakowiak as he explores the in-season transformation of the Carlton Football Club in 2023. Uncover the lessons behind the team's inspiring comeback, which highlights the power of sticking to the plan. We're talking about the significance of individual roles in driving collective achievement, embracing the value of robust systems in enhancing team performance, and understanding how team unity and mutual trust foster a culture of growth...even in the face of adversity. This unique episode of the show also touches on balancing personal interests with your professional goals, as Darren delves into the strategies (but also the distraction and trade off involved) that led to him securing some big footy tipping wins in 2023. Let's bridge the worlds of sports and business; episode 156 of CRE Success: The Podcast will empower commercial real estate leaders to conquer challenges and triumph with their teams in any market conditions. --- Visit CRE Success online: https://www.cresuccess.co Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/156 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 Voiceover: Tracey Szymanski Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com
154. Crushing Myths About Virtual Assistants in Commercial Real Estate; CRE Success: The Podcast
Aug 23 2023
154. Crushing Myths About Virtual Assistants in Commercial Real Estate; CRE Success: The Podcast
The time has come to discover the truth about Virtual Assistants (VAs) in commercial real estate. In episode 154 of CRE Success: The Podcast, Darren Krakowiak leans on his own experience to dissect the Top 5 misconceptions and objections agents have about VAs, from online security to ethical concerns - so you can unlock the potential of working with them. With anecdotes and practical advice, Darren will help you recognise your underlying beliefs, challenge skepticism and show you how a small investment in a VA can not only enhance your efficiency, but also grow massively your income. Don't miss this episode so you can see how VAs are reshaping the way agency and brokerage teams are creating success in commercial real estate. --- Are you a commercial real estate agent looking to boost your income by $25,000 in just 25 weeks? Visit cresuccess.co/25 and we'll send you all the details of how you can get started in our new program for just $25. Visit CRE Success online: https://www.cresuccess.co Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/154 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 Voiceover: Tracey Szymanski Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com
151. Paradise Perspectives: Reflections from Hawaii; CRE Success: The Podcast
Aug 2 2023
151. Paradise Perspectives: Reflections from Hawaii; CRE Success: The Podcast
In episode 151 of CRE Success: The Podcast, Darren Krakowiak shares three key takeaways from a business and leadership conference he just attended in Hawaii. The first insight builds upon recent episodes about AI, in particular how it's up to you to provide clear instructions about your business and your audience so that ChatGPT has what it needs to produce the most relevant outputs. The second point Darren emphasizes is the importance of self-leadership if you want to lead and inspire others. Prioritizing personal growth helps you avoid burnout, and committing to daily practices can lead to greater productivity. The third and final share from Darren's time in Hawaii is about content creation and personal branding. He encourages you to experiment with various content types in the early stages of your career, and then go deeper on an area of expertise as you grow and develop your unique voice in the marketplace. Discover the benefits of group learning and being part of a supportive community - whether that's in commercial real estate, in business and leadership more generally, or in any area of your life that you want to excel in - enjoy this episode of the show. --- Want to accelerate revenue growth in your commercial real estate agency business? Go to https://www.cresuccess.co/leadership to learn more about working with Darren Krakowiak and CRE Success. Visit CRE Success online: https://www.cresuccess.co Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/151 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 Voiceover: Tracey Szymanski Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com
149. The Power of Being More Aggressive; CRE Success: The Podcast
Jul 19 2023
149. The Power of Being More Aggressive; CRE Success: The Podcast
These days, it's not often that someone will tell you to be more aggressive. In episode 149 of CRE Success: The Podcast, Darren Krakowiak, a specialist in accelerating growth for commercial real estate agency leaders, debunks negative connotations around being more aggressive with your approach to prospecting and deal doing by highlighting its benefits for you and your clients. Check out this video to learn how to shed a cautious mindset and embrace a proactive and decisive approach with three key strategies: expanding into new territories, pursuing prospective clients and demonstrating persistence with your communication. By offering accurate market recommendations and assertive negotiation tactics, you'll be empowered to achieve remarkable results in today's commercial real estate market. --- [PROSPECTING PLAYBOOK] Grab more ways to prospect for new business with more purpose inside The A to Z of Commercial Real Estate Prospecting. You can get it now here: https://www.cresuccess.co/abc --- [LET'S CHAT] We'd love to know what your plans are for the rest of the year. DM us by connecting with Darren Krakowiak on LinkedIn or following our Instagram account: https://www.instagram.com/cresuccess/ Visit CRE Success online: https://www.cresuccess.co Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/149 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 Voiceover: Tracey Szymanski Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com
148. Mastering Retail Dominance: Jim Tsagalis, Lease Equity; CRE Success: The Podcast
Jul 12 2023
148. Mastering Retail Dominance: Jim Tsagalis, Lease Equity; CRE Success: The Podcast
In this episode, Darren Krakowiak sits down with CRE Success client Jim Tsagalis, who is the founder and managing director of Lease Equity, the leading retail property services firm in Western Australia. Jim shares the secrets to Lease Equity's dominance in retail leasing and property management, including how he has maintained his motivation over two decades and what he did to recognise clients, employees and other stakeholders when celebrating their recent 21-year milestone. He also talks about hiring the best people and the strategies he and his team have deployed to navigate changing retail market conditions. Listen to this interview for some valuable advice on personal excellence and strategic insights about running a successful business. You'll also discover the importance of continuous learning, seeking expertise and upholding core values; Jim's journey will inspire you to recognise that while tomorrow always comes, you should also consistently strive for excellence. Want to accelerate growth in your agency business? Go to cresuccess.co/leadership to learn more about working with CRE Success. Got some feedback or have a question about this week's episode? Email hello@cresuccess.co Visit CRE Success online: cresuccess.co/podcast Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/148 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 Voiceover: Tracey Szymanski Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com
144. Content Magic: ChatGPT x Commercial Marketing Mastery; CRE Success: The Podcast
Jun 14 2023
144. Content Magic: ChatGPT x Commercial Marketing Mastery; CRE Success: The Podcast
Explore the transformative power of ChatGPT, an artificial intelligence language model, in the world of commercial real estate. ChatGPT can optimize business practices and deliver desired outcomes for commercial real estate professionals. In episode 144 of CRE Success: The Podcast, host Darren Krakowiak shows you how to tell ChatGPT to mimic your tone, vocabulary, and style, so that it produces content that truly reflects your voice. You will also learn how to write prompts that will generate a social media content plan with posts tailored for your target audience and work on your objection handling ability by simulating conversations with resistant prospects to prepare for challenging meetings and enhance your overall negotiation skills. Join us as we uncover the time-saving, productivity-boosting, and communication-enhancing potential of ChatGPT in commercial real estate. --- [CHATGPT GUIDE] Isn't it time that you unleashed the power of ChatGPT as a commercial real estate professional? Get more sales, marketing and administrative tasks done faster by accessing the prompts that were used to make this episode. Receive our free guide here: cresuccess.co/chatgpt Visit CRE Success online: https://www.cresuccess.co Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/144 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 Voiceover: Tracey Szymanski Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com
141. Embracing Continuous Improvement; CRE Success: The Podcast
May 24 2023
141. Embracing Continuous Improvement; CRE Success: The Podcast
In episode 141 of CRE Success: The Podcast, Darren Krakowiak delves into the crucial topic of doing the tasks that matter to the best of your ability, and getting support to reach your true potential, so that you can achieve optimal business performance. To help you assess if this is an issue for you, we explore the resistance some individuals have towards getting help, in spite of their stagnant performance, and the possible reasons behind their hesitancy, from avoiding effort to lacking awareness. Discover the four categories of commercial real estate agency performance: growing, stable, stalling, and sinking, and learn how each stage influences one's ability to embrace continuous improvement. From quick wins to mindset shifts, find out how to transition from stalling to stable and from stable to growing - rather than waiting for that sinking feeling before deciding to correct course. --- [INVITE] If you're a commercial real estate business owner or agency leader, join us for 'Find, Keep and Grow Top Performers' - an interactive workshop where we'll cover how businesses grow and give you some specific strategies to attract, retain and develop the people that you need to help activate that growth. Go to https://www.cresuccess.co/grow to register. Visit CRE Success online: https://www.cresuccess.co Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/141 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 Voiceover: Tracey Szymanski Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com
140. The Power of Setting Goals and Taking Action; CRE Success: The Podcast
May 17 2023
140. The Power of Setting Goals and Taking Action; CRE Success: The Podcast
Are you action-oriented? This week's episode highlights the importance of combining action with goal-setting to achieve the results that you're looking for. Darren Krakowiak covers the significance of goal setting for high-performers in commercial real estate. Not a goal setter and can't see yourself doing that in the future? An alternative approach is provided for those unwilling to set goals, but who still want to achieve excellent results. Episode 140 of CRE Success: The Podcast also expains why leaders who establish a clear vision, underpinned by ambitious goals, are more likely to attract individuals that will help them achieve the results that they're looking to create in their business. --- [INVITE] Join "Top Performer" and you can attend our members' only live monthly masterclasses that are designed to help commercial real estate agents add another six-figures to their income as quickly as possible. To learn more, send an email to hello@cresuccess.co with "$100" in the subject line. Visit CRE Success online: https://www.cresuccess.co Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/140 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 Voiceover: Tracey Szymanski Podcast music sourced from audioblocks.com