Growing Up on Roblox: 11 Years of Building Games, Brands, and Immersive Worlds | Trevor Davis
ABOUT Trevor:
Trevor Davis is the founder of Trevor Joey Development, a Roblox-focused game development studio creating immersive branded experiences, scalable game systems, and interactive worlds. Having started developing games as a child, Trevor has spent more than 11 years building on Roblox while helping brands connect with millions of players through engaging gameplay instead of traditional advertising.
Here’s a glimpse of what you’ll learn:
How Trevor started building Roblox games at just nine years old
Turning a childhood hobby into a successful game development studio
The business opportunities inside Roblox's massive player ecosystem
How brands are using Roblox for immersive marketing
Why gameplay systems matter more than beautiful graphics
The biggest mistakes brands make when entering Roblox
Lessons learned from hiring and leading remote development teams
Building games that keep players engaged for years
Why execution matters more than having great ideas
Entrepreneurship, failure, and learning at a young age
How AI is changing game development without replacing creativity
Roblox's evolution into a serious business platform
The future of immersive digital experiences and branded games
Advice for young developers who want to build games professionally
In This Episode…
Carl sits down with Trevor Davis, founder of Trevor Joey Development, a Roblox game development studio specializing in immersive experiences, scalable game systems, and branded virtual worlds. At just 20 years old, Trevor has already spent over 11 years building games on Roblox, transforming a childhood hobby into a thriving business working with brands and millions of players.
Together, Carl and Trevor explore what it takes to build successful games, why strong gameplay always beats flashy visuals, how brands can create meaningful experiences instead of intrusive advertisements, and why Roblox has become one of the most exciting business opportunities in gaming. They also discuss AI's growing role in development, entrepreneurship at a young age, hiring remote teams, learning through failure, and why the next generation of creators has more opportunity than ever before.
Whether you're a game developer, entrepreneur, marketer, Roblox creator, studio founder, parent of an aspiring developer, or simply curious about the future of gaming, this episode offers practical insights into building successful businesses inside virtual worlds.
Resources Mentioned in this episode:
🌐 Trevor Joey Development (Roblox)
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