CRE Success | Our Company

ABOUT US

Your success
becomes our success

OUR MISSION

Why does CRE Success exist?

Our mission is clear: to empower individuals and businesses within the commercial real estate sector to achieve unparalleled success. We exist to transform challenges into opportunities, arming our clients with the knowledge, strategies and support needed to thrive.

The Commercial Real Estate industry is known for its challenges: it’s certainly not an easy place to forge a career. We partner with our clients to simplify these complexities and to help them navigate their challenges and seize opportunities with confidence.

We’ve seen both sides of the fence in Commercial Real Estate. We’re here to advocate for a paradigm shift from the hustle culture often associated with success. We believe that true achievement is not just synonymous with burning the midnight oil; it’s about strategy, sustainability and scalability.

OUR APPROACH

We're here to work smarter for your success

Our approach is designed to activate growth not only within businesses but also within the individuals driving them forward. We are committed to fostering sustainable change that transcends traditional boundaries and creates a lasting impact.

CRE Success is more than a coaching consultant; we’re here to build a community of like-minded individuals striving for excellence in Commercial Real Estate. We aim to connect, support and inspire our clients, fostering a collaborative environment where success stories are shared and celebrated.

At the very core of our philosophy is the belief that success is achieved by working smarter, not harder. Grit and determination can only take you so far and that’s why we challenge the status quo regularly.

COMPANIES WE'VE WORKED WITH

OUR LEADERSHIP

Meet our Founder, Darren Krakowiak

With an extensive track record exceeding two decades in Commercial Real Estate, Darren Krakowiak stands as a proven leader who intimately understands the challenges that professionals encounter in this ever-evolving industry. His experience includes pivotal roles at CBRE and JLL, both locally in Australia and internationally in South Korea.

In response to the pressing need for leadership development within our industry, Darren founded CRE Success in 2020. CRE Success specialises in delivering targeted business and leadership coaching exclusively tailored for Commercial Real Estate professionals.

Darren’s purpose-built coaching system draws upon his extensive industry insights to drive growth within businesses and the individuals propelling them forward. Rooted in the philosophy of working smarter not harder, he’s committed to equipping his clients with the tools and strategies needed for sustainable growth.

As a trusted sounding board for his clients, Darren adeptly identifies blind spots and offers alternative perspectives—leading modern, forward-thinking change.

Let our experience and approach fuel
your business growth and performance

ENQUIRE TODAY

Jufiandi Junizir

JLL

"CRE Success, led by Darren, is one of the best programs that I have joined. It provided a combination of commercial real estate and soft-skill knowledge that really helped me review by current business strategy, enabling me to lead and grow my team."

Lisa Coyle

Equity Realty Barbados

"I wanted to join a commercial platform and a community of people with similar mindsets. It’s kept me focused on my goals and makes me accountable. After our calls, I feel like I can fix the world! It’s great…I can’t tell people enough about it."

Chris Stewart

LJ Hooker Commercial

"Darren made me feel extremely comfortable sharing what’s going on in my life both as a manager and as an agent. His ability to connect with real-life issues I was facing allowed me to open up about these problems and receive relevant feedback."

Brian Smith

Regent CRE

"Darren helped me focus on bigger transactions and encouraged me to grow my team so the smaller deals I was working on would still be handled with less time from me. In the first year of working with him, my production increased by $400,000."

Mark Jones

Centuria Capital Limited

"Darren has vast experience and knowledge across sectors, markets, and regions that can be transferable into actionable workflows to help you succeed. His style is relaxed but he also knows how to push you when necessary. "