Client
Duration
Jul 18, 2025
From Industry Experience to a $2M Development Win
How Marvin leveraged strategy, structure, and community to deliver a nine-figure project and scale his development career.
Marvin had spent years working on large-scale developments, but he wanted to take his career — and his results — to the next level.
Despite deep experience in the industry, he felt the ceiling of working as just another consultant or project manager. He wanted more ownership, more alignment, and more meaningful profit participation.
“I’d worked on big projects before, but I wanted more — more control, more clarity, more growth.”
Being a developer can be isolating, and Marvin recognised that to scale effectively, he needed both structure and community support — people who understood the process, the risks, and the mindset required to succeed at the next level.
The opportunity came through a 9,500sqm (just under one hectare) site.
Marvin structured it as a Development Management Agreement, ensuring true alignment with his client:
Acquisition Cost: $2.5M
Planned Development: 17–18 residential lots
Total Cost: ~$5.5M
The key was incentive alignment — Marvin put skin in the game, ensuring he was invested in the outcome, not just collecting a fee.
He dedicated around 10 hours per week managing the project, leveraging a decade of experience and using targeted mentorship sessions to refine his approach.
“I didn’t want to just earn a fee. I wanted to be invested in the result — literally.”
The project is expected to deliver a $2M+ gross profit, representing nearly a 400% uplift from input land value to exit.
But beyond the financials, Marvin’s biggest win was strategic:
He built a repeatable, scalable model for managing developments with aligned incentives.
He gained clarity and confidence through mentorship and community support.
He moved from being a contributor on big projects to becoming a true development leader.
“Having a mentor and community to troubleshoot in real time made a massive difference. You can’t do that in isolation.”
Marvin’s story shows that the right structure, support, and mindset don’t just deliver profits — they create long-term momentum.
