Go From “I Don’t Know Where to Start” to a Clear Plan for Your First Development
Learn how developers create value, test if a deal stacks up, work with money and people, and protect their position and profit before they move.Learn how developers create value, test if a deal stacks up, and protect their profit before they move.
Lawrence Narayan · $3.2B in real estate transactions
Amanda McEwin · $59M portfolio, 100+ homes
✓You’re In.
Your place on The First Development Runway is confirmed, starting Thursday 1 October at 7:00pm AEST.
That includes all eight lessons, your workbook, and all four live coaching sessions with Lawrence — nothing further to pay.
Check your email now: your course access and Zoom link are on their way.
The October Cohort Has Begun.
Join the November waitlist and we’ll let you know first when registration opens.
✓You’re on the November Waitlist.
We’ll email and SMS you as soon as November registration opens.
Everything That’s Included
A complete 4-week First Development Runway training and coaching program — at no cost to you this week.
Think Like a Developer
Recognise and Test Value
Work With Money and People
Protect Your Position
Build a clear 3 to 12 month preparation runway, so you are better prepared when the timing and opportunity are right.
Free to join. No payment required.
Full Tuition Investment
Everything included, completely free this week.
No payment required · Limited spots
Your Trainer
Meet Lawrence Narayan.
Lawrence delivers all eight Runway lessons and all four Developer Advantage LIVE sessions: how developers think commercially, create and test value, work with money and people, and protect their position before they commit.
- Electrical & Instrumentation by trade
- Former Director, Private Bank, Macquarie Group
- 18 years in real estate capital markets
- $3.2 billion in real estate and financing transactions
- Now Director & Principal Mentor, Rising Star Developer
Recent projects · 591 lots across NSW, VIC & QLD
Your Trainer
Meet Amanda McEwin.
Momentum comes from one step at a time. As lead educator, Amanda guides you week by week through your First Development Training Guide — the workbook where your ideas and takeaways become a plan you can act on.
Capability and confidence build as you go, so you finish with real clarity on the step that is most practical for you right now.
- Co-founder, Rising Star Developer
- $59 million personal property portfolio
- 13 years developing property in Australia
- 100+ homes created
She built her portfolio the same way you would have to build yours: around a family, a job and a finite number of hours. That is why the Runway fits into your week instead of taking it over.
Trusted by over 1,000 small-scale developers
Don’t believe us? Believe our members.
These are Rising Star Developer members who prepared first, then went and did a project. The Runway is where that preparation starts.
Matt — deal case study
Mel and Des — member story
Ready to Think
Like a Developer?
Join over 1,000 Australians, families and professionals who have transformed their lives with Rising Star Developer. This week it’s completely free.
CLAIM YOUR FREE SPOT NOWFrequently Asked Questions
What’s included?
The eight lessons, four Developer Advantage LIVE coaching sessions with Lawrence, your Development Runway training guide, a 1-on-1 roadmap session with a coach, and lifetime access. $2,965 of value, free this week.
What’s the cost?
Nothing. No payment, no card, nothing to cancel.
Do I need a site, or any experience?
No. Most people start the Runway before they own a site. It is built for the preparation stage, not the transacting stage.
How many hours a week do I need?
Two short lessons and one 60-minute live session each week, for four weeks.
What if I can’t attend the live sessions?
Every Developer Advantage LIVE session is recorded and the replay is included, so you can catch up in your own time.
How long will I have access?
Lifetime access to the lessons, the replays and your training guide.
Starts Thursday 1 October, 7:00pm AEST.
Spots are limited. Take the four-week runway before your first project, not during it.
Your place includes the eight lessons, four Developer Advantage LIVE sessions with Lawrence, your training guide and a 1-on-1 roadmap session — at no cost.
Free to join. One place per person.
The October Cohort Has Begun.
Join the November waitlist and we’ll let you know first when registration opens.