Commercial Real Estate Leadership

In episode 174 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak delves into the often-underestimated power of email databases in commercial real estate businesses with his three C's of email marketing: Cadence, Content, and Calls to action.

Discover how consistent email marketing builds relationships, enhances brand value, and ultimately drives business growth. You'll also learn strategies for maximizing the potential of your email database and cultivating meaningful connections with your contacts.

Listen now so that you don't miss out on leveraging your email list to its fullest extent.

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In episode 173 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak provides his take on the Dream 100, a strategic approach to cultivating high-value relationships that will unlock explosive revenue growth.

Discover how to identify and prioritise key clients and prospects, tailor marketing efforts, and streamline your sales strategies for maximum impact.

Learn why quality trumps quantity in your interactions and how to leverage the Dream 100 to unlock new opportunities and drive lasting success.

Tune in to this episode and take a big step towards building a stronger, more profitable business for you and your team.

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In episode 172 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak is interviewed by Raphael Collazo of the Commercial Real Estate Meetup to discuss success strategies this year.

For newer agents, building a pipeline is key; established deal-doers are advised to create more leverage by knowing their zone of genius, relinquishing control, and investing in people to create scalability.

One of the concepts shared, that all client-facing and revenue-generating professionals can use, is "BAMFAM"; this acronym stands for 'book a meeting from a meeting'. It will help you to maintain momentum during the sales process.

As real estate markets are set for recovery in 2024, join Darren and Raphael for a discussion about more ways for you and your team to win!

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'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

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Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/172

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We're back for 2024, so let's set the stage for an impactful year that is underpinned by taking more action. The more action you take, the more it accumulates for your long-term success in commercial real estate.

Discover key strategies to make progress, lay foundations, and navigate market uncertainty effectively. Your host, Darren Krakowiak, shares personal experiences, lessons learned, and practical insights to empower commercial real estate leaders.

For valuable perspectives and actionable strategies for your business, enjoy episode 171 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership.

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'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 CRE Success online: https://www.cresuccess.co

Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/171

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In our final episode for 2023, join Darren Krakowiak as he unveils his top three book recommendations for boosting sales skills as a commercial real estate agent or broker in 2023.

Dive into 'The Little Red Book of Selling' for timeless relationship-building insights, explore '$100M Offers' for crafting irresistible propositions, and embrace 'Combo Prospecting' to master the art of multi-channel and digital prospecting.

Darren's shares some of the most important insights from these books that are recommended for commercial real estate leaders, agents, brokers...and anyone looking to elevate their sales game.

Recharge, reflect, and gear up for a powerful 2024 by listening to episode 170 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership.

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'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

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Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/170

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It's time to unveil the essential strategies for commercial real estate agents and brokers to thrive in 2024.

Reflecting on past predictions, Darren Krakowiak explores the significance of processes, data, DE&I, and leverage in 2023.

Looking forward, he emphasizes the four key areas of focus for 2024: soft skills, prospecting, marketing, and resilience.

Discover why mastering emotional intelligence, focused outreach, leveraging free channels, and withstanding uncertainty will be crucial in navigating the evolving landscape.

Stay ahead in the industry and prepare for huge success in the upcoming year - this is episode 169 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership.

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Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/169

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As you gear up for 2024, here's a timely reminder: avoid overcommitting to tasks that might not need your personal touch.

Discover the Function Funnel and how it can optimize roles in your business, ensuring tasks are handled efficiently.

In episode 168 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership with Darren Krakowiak, you'll learn how to identify, prioritize, and deploy resources cost-effectively to drive your business forward.

The power of delegation, outsourcing, and collaboration, with real-life insights, are also covered in this insightful episode.

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In episode 167 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, we explore the connection between personal mindset and professional success.

Discover how shifting limiting beliefs can enhance your leadership and team performance, fostering a culture of innovation and business growth.

Join host, Darren Krakowiak, on this journey of self improvement and empowerment; your business is a reflection of you—so let's cultivate success together!

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Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/167

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In episode 166 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak addresses the challenges faced by commercial real estate leaders during difficult market conditions.

Whether it's individual performance slumps or broader business struggles, we're sharing strategies to maintain morale and make strategic shifts for stronger performance.

An important part of any commercial real estate leader's role is to stay positive, share wisdom, assess business situations calmly, and identify new growth opportunities.

If you're an individual contributor, Darren recommends avoiding panic, recognising growth pains, and focusing on controllable factors.

Join us for insights on weathering the storm and emerging stronger through the other side.

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Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/166

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In episode 165 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak delves into the essence of great leadership, focusing on consistency, self-awareness and transparency. Discover how exceptional leaders not only understand their team but also themselves, identifying and mitigating their weaknesses.

As you listen, you'll learn how a leader's commitment to improving in these areas influences the entire business, setting it on a path of higher growth. Darren emphasizes the importance of values underpinning actions and decisions, while shedding light on the pitfalls to avoid - like playing favourites.

Listen to this episode to take a step toward becoming a more effective leader and a positive role model for your business.

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Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/165

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In episode 164 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak addresses the critical importance of maintaining a healthy balance between professional growth and personal well-being.

As you may have noticed, burnout has become more common in recent years. Therefore, it's essential to recognize the signs before they take hold - which (depending on the individual) can include chronic fatigue, decreased motivation, increased risk-taking and growing cynicism.

Listen now for ways to achieve success and well-being, while making mindset shifts to avoid the burnout trap - because your career and financial goals shouldn't be achieved at the expense of your mental health.

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Grab 'Multiplied Growth', our free guide for commercial real estate leaders who want to get their business growing faster, at cresuccess.co/growth

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Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/164

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In episode 163 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, Darren Krakowiak discusses how to make difficult conversations easier by mastering the art of delivering feedback effectively.

Sharing constructive criticism isn't easy, but when given with respect, empathy, and a sincere desire to help others grow, you can elevate relationships, inspire improvement and avoid more difficult conversations in the future.

Let's talk about framing feedback, feedback frameworks and tailored feedback - so that you can guide others towards lasting improvement and set your business up for long-term growth.

Enjoy this episode - it will help you strengthen your team, and once you master this skill, you'll see positive impacts in other areas of your life.

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Grab 'Multiplied Growth', our free guide for commercial real estate leaders who want to get their business growing faster, at cresuccess.co/growth

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Read the episode anecdote, get the transcript and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/163

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Developing people and identifying leadership potential can set your enterprise on a path to faster growth, so episode 162 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership with Darren Krakowiak is all about fostering leadership within your business.

We'll explore various types of leadership, including transformative, delegative, and pace-setting styles - and uncover some universal leadership skills, like adaptability, empathy, and resilience.

Discover how to foster a culture of leadership through skip-level meetings, exit interviews, and 360 assessments. We'll show you how to encourage your team to evolve as leaders, resulting in improved transaction outcomes, higher client satisfaction, and greater profits.

Let's create a better future for your business by investing in your leadership and the skills of your people!

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Get your hands on Multiplied Growth, our free guide for commercial real estate leaders who want to get their business growing faster, at cresuccess.co/growth

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Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/162

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Let's dive into the topic of onboarding and its significant impact on leadership and business growth.

In episode 161 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, host Darren Krakowiak explores the essential elements of a successful onboarding process, from preparation, to the first day, and beyond.

Key Takeaways:

1. The importance of a positive first-day impression.
2. Understanding the value of onboarding. 
3. How your own onboarding experience shapes your perspective.
4. The continuous improvement journey for better leadership.
5. Strategies for improving the onboarding process.

Effective onboarding can lead to better retention, a stronger, more cohesive team and a thriving work environment. If you want better results via superior onboarding, listen to this episode now.

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Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/161

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In episode 160 of Commercial Real Estate Leadership, let's explore 'Find, Mind, and Grind'—a game-changing concept for team dynamics in commercial real estate businesses.

'Finders' are the rainmakers, bringing in new clients and sealing deals; 'Minders' nurture client relationships and ensure satisfaction; and, 'Grinders' handle the technical work, from paperwork to managing third-parties and databases.

But here's the twist: 'grinders' can supercharge 'finders,' saving time and money. To build a balanced, growing and profitable business, leaders need to ensure that 'finders' don't do it all - because everyone's role is vital.

And whilst everyone wants more ‘finders,’ you can boost revenue by hiring ‘grinders’ and nurturing their potential to become ‘minders’ or ‘finders’ - or by virtue of them freeing up time and creating capacity for 'finders' to win even more business.

Unleash the power behind 'Find, Mind and, Grind' by tuning in to Commercial Real Estate Leadership with Darren Krakowiak.

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Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/160

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In this episode of Commercial Real Estate Leadership with Darren Krakowiak, we delve into the concept of working smarter, not harder, to achieve sustainable growth in your business.

Many believe that working longer hours equates to better results, but this is not always true. So let's discuss the importance of efficiency, the myth of hard work as the only path to success, and how leaders can create longer-lasting business growth.

You'll learn about the law of diminishing returns, the power of strategic priorities, and how to identify growth opportunities in your business through a SWOT analysis.

Join us to discover a smarter way to create outstanding results in your business.

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Get your hands on Multiplied Growth, our free guide for commercial real estate leaders who want to get their business growing faster, at cresuccess.co/growth

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Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/159

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In this episode, we'll discuss the transition from our previous podcast name to 'Commercial Real Estate Leadership'. We're not erasing the past, just evolving towards a more specific format - it's part of the evolution of CRE Success.

Discover three key focus areas for commercial real estate leaders: working less, finding the right team members, and serving ideal clients. This new program aims to help leaders in each of these areas.

Explore the motivation behind this shift in focus and the importance of leadership in the industry. We're here to help leaders reach their full potential, by providing guidance and a roadmap to success.

Stay tuned for upcoming episodes where host Darren Krakowiak will dive into team structures, recruitment strategies, and leveraging technology for growth. We won't hold back in sharing our insights and opinions.

Thank you for joining us on this exciting journey. We can't wait to bring you more valuable content. Stay tuned for the next episode!

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Read the episode notes, including transcript, and watch the video recording of the podcast here: cresuccess.co/blog/158

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We're working on an entirely new show for you, and it starts on Wednesday, 27 September, 2023.

Stay tuned...

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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.

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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.

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