Business Leader Interview – Brian Corcodilos – Gaming Skills Built a Million-Dollar Design Firm

In this episode, we speak with Brian Corcodilos, founder and CEO of DesignBlendz, about how he turned his background as a pro gamer and his passion for architecture into a fast-growing 3D design and visualization firm. From early adoption of BIM (Building Information Modelling) to national projects in hospitality, multifamily, and industrial spaces, Brian shares how virtual design is transforming the built environment.

We explore how 3D rendering reduces change orders, accelerates decision-making, and brings virtual precision to physical construction, including $4M ski-in/ski-out condos in Colorado. Brian also discusses his innovation philosophy, the future convergence of digital and physical environments, and his entrepreneurial insights on “The New How” podcast.

Timestamps:
0:00 preview
0:15 Intro
0:19 Family Roots & Path to Architecture
2:06 From Pro Gamer to Tech-Savvy Architecture Innovator
4:28 Growth of DesignBlendz – Projects, Clients & Practical Impact of 3D
6:46 The Power of BIM – Accuracy, Cost-Saving & Virtual-First Design
8:20 Telluride Project – Pre-Selling Homes via Hyperreal Virtual Models
11:03 Competitive Advantage – Client Experience, Speed & AI Integration
13:08 The Urgency to Adopt Tech – BIM, AI & the Cost of Ignoring Innovation
14:48 Leading a Team into the Future – AI Won’t Take Your Job, People Using AI Will
15:33 Brian’s Vision – Predicting Trends & Knowing When Tech Will Fail
17:17 The Power of BIM in Public Infrastructure & Schools
18:47 The New How Podcast & Entrepreneurial Curiosity
19:59 The Merging of Physical & Virtual Worlds – What's Coming Next
22:25 Closing Remarks & Brian’s Future Outlook

Connect with Brian Corcodilos:
💼LinkedIn: / https://www.linkedin.com/in/bcorcodilos/
📧Email: [email protected]
📘 / https://www.instagram.com/designblendz/
🎬 / https://www.youtube.com/user/designblendz
📸 / https://www.facebook.com/designblendz

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