About Us

LAURA STEWART & JAS TAKHAR
Owners FTGU Academy

Welcome to the From the Ground Up (FTGU) Academy®

Are you tired of outdated training programs that fail to meet the evolving needs of modern realtors? It's time to break free from the shackles of the past and embrace a new era of real estate success.

The truth is, the old ways of realtor training are dead. In today's fast-paced, competitive market, being a successful realtor requires more than just basic knowledge and traditional techniques.

As a realtor, you're not just a salesperson – you're an entrepreneur juggling multiple responsibilities and wearing many hats.

Join FTGU Academy® to Level-up your
Real Estate Career.

Welcome to FTGU Academy®, where we understand that being a realtor means being an entrepreneur or what we like to say REALTOR-PRENEUR. Our cutting-edge approach focuses on developing your mindset to thrive in an environment of discomfort, uncertainty, and challenge. We believe that true growth happens outside your comfort zone, and we're here to guide you every step of the way.

When you join FTGU Academy®, you'll experience a transformation like never before. You will be learning directly from instructors who don’t just talk the talk but walk the walk (with the results to show for it). 

Our comprehensive program equips you with the mindset, strategies, and tools to overcome obstacles, adapt to change, and reach new heights of success. You'll learn how to embrace discomfort as a catalyst for growth, navigate uncertainty with confidence, and turn challenges into opportunities.

Meet the Team at FTGU Academy®

Our team is comprised of passionate professionals dedicated to empowering individuals like you to excel in the real estate industry.

  • Tyler Walbourne

    Instructor, CRM Expert & Accountability Coach

  • Chiquita Wong

    Operations Lead

  • Nick Bissett

    Social Media Specialist

  • Luc Lising

    Instructor, Top 1% realtor & pre-construction expert

  • Alex Ramos

    Content Creator

  • Wei Wang

    Content Creator

  • Melissa Duong

    Client Services

  • Stephen Rochester

    Marketing Manager

  • Jas Takhar

    Instructor, Real Estate Sales Guru

  • Laura Stewart

    Instructor, Marketing Expert

From the Ground Up (FTGU) Academy®

You have the ambition, we have the roadmap. From the Ground Up Academy is dedicated to provide you with community, training and coaching to maximize your realtor potential.

Community

Join From the Ground Up (FTGU) Academy® and find knowledge, support and accountability that will help you take your real estate business to the next level.

Accountability

Stay inspired, stay on track, and most importantly stay ahead by getting valuable advice and insights from real estate experts.

Tools

Get unlimited access to on-demand real estate videos and tools created by experts to save you time and fast-track your success.

Find out how to Stay Ahead in your Real Estate Business.

Schedule your FREE Business Consultation Today!