219. 45 Lessons From 45 Years of Life and Leadership; Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Release Date: 05/07/2025
220. From Skinny Lattes to Fresh Perspectives on Leadership; Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Commercial Real Estate Leadership
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 professional weapon. These short insights are practical, personal and honest, backed up by knowledge from a commercial real estate business coach with real-world...
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219. 45 Lessons From 45 Years of Life and Leadership; Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Commercial Real Estate Leadership
What have your life and leadership experiences taught you so far? In Episode 219 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares 15 of the most meaningful lessons he’s learned over 45 years – lessons that continue to shape how he leads, coaches and lives. Some came easily, others were hard-won – but all are grounded in personal experience. From why listening beats speaking, to how authenticity outshines perfection, and why strong relationships are the best investment you can make, these are insights Darren returns to time and again. This is just the beginning. He’ll...
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218. The Prospecting Workshop Every Commercial Real Estate Agent Needs; Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Commercial Real Estate Leadership
If your listing volumes are down or your pipeline feels shaky, episode 218 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership is for you. Darren Krakowiak shares all the details about The Prospecting Skills Drill – a live, high-impact online workshop happening on Tuesday, 6 May at 12:00PM AEST. This session is designed for commercial real estate agents and anyone in a revenue-generating role who knows they should be prospecting more, but just isn’t. Built around the three pillars of consistent, persistent and proactive prospecting, the workshop will deliver templates, cadences,...
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217. Top Three Traits of Strong Real Estate Principals; Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Commercial Real Estate Leadership
What makes a great commercial real estate principal? In Episode 217 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak is joined by Tom Donnelly, Head of Commercial at LJ Hooker Group, to unpack this question. Tom shares the top three attributes of successful leaders in commercial real estate – strong leadership, relationship building and negotiation skills – and highlights how continuous training and support play a critical role in driving revenue growth. You’ll also hear how LJ Hooker is creating pathways into commercial real estate and why investing in your team is key to business...
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216. Stop Waiting, Start Doing; Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Waiting for the perfect moment? You might be waiting forever. In Episode 216 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak challenges the notion of waiting for the perfect opportunity. Every moment delayed is progress lost. Discover why your decision not to act is itself a decision, potentially benefiting your competition. Learn how fear of failure and not feeling ready are common traps that prevent growth. You'll also hear how waiting sets the tone for your team, shaping a culture of hesitation that holds everyone back. This episode encourages listeners to take one small,...
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215. Three Ways to Exceed Clients’ Expectations; Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Commercial Real Estate Leadership
How often do you truly exceed clients’ expectations? In Episode 215 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares personal stories and actionable strategies to elevate your client service. Learn how to transform client relationships in three ways – by delivering proactive communication, giving value-added services beyond transactions and taking ownership of issues can transform client relationships. Discover how sharing unexpected insights, connecting clients with valuable resources and being a calm, confident voice in challenging situations can set you apart. Empower...
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214. Time to Audit Your Commercial Real Estate Business; Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Now that we’re a quarter of the way through 2025, it’s time for an audit to see how your business is performing. In Episode 214 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak introduces the CRE Success Focus Finder to assess your business's performance in three key areas: team, clients and systems. This is a reflective exercise in which you’ll be given nine key statements for commercial real estate principals to evaluate your business performance. Answer true, partly true or false to discover if your team aligns with your vision, you're serving ideal clients and your systems are...
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213. Launch Listings That Sell; Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Launching a new listing should adequately reflect both the listings and your brand. Having a system in place is a way of ensuring your listings are consistent and successful. In episode 213 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak takes us through the Listing Launch System step-by-step to ensure every new listing hits the market with a bang. Learn how to move from the verbal agreement with your vendor to the public launch, covering everything from signed agreements to VIP engagement and strategic marketing. The Listing Launch System will help your agency optimise listings, use...
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212. How to Build Systems That Work; Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Commercial Real Estate Leadership
You’ve created the systems, but are they being used? If not, it’s time to focus on making them clear, simple and easy to follow. Well-documented and well-executed systems prevent inefficiencies and inconsistencies in your commercial real estate business. In episode 212 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares how to build systems that people will actually use. He breaks down the importance of documenting your processes, simplifying them for clarity and ensuring they’re followed consistently by your team. Want practical tips on leveraging tech like ChatGPT, naming...
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211. Systems for Every Commercial Real Estate Leader; Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Commercial Real Estate Leadership
Big goals are great, but it’s the systems you put in place that determine your success - because, as James Clear said, you don’t rise to the level of your goals, you fall to the level of your systems. This week, Darren Krakowiak explains why systems matter and shows you how to document, simplify, and follow them for better and more consistent results in your commercial real estate business. From hiring and client management to prospecting and marketing, a well-designed system frees up time, minimises errors, and allows you to build a business that can scale beyond your input. Listen to...
info_outlineWhat have your life and leadership experiences taught you so far?
In Episode 219 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak shares 15 of the most meaningful lessons he’s learned over 45 years – lessons that continue to shape how he leads, coaches and lives.
Some came easily, others were hard-won – but all are grounded in personal experience.
From why listening beats speaking, to how authenticity outshines perfection, and why strong relationships are the best investment you can make, these are insights Darren returns to time and again.
This is just the beginning. He’ll share the remaining 30 lessons in the next two episodes. For anyone navigating their own leadership journey, this episode offers practical wisdom that’s likely to resonate.
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