The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast
The TNG Podcast is hosted by new TNG CEO, Craig Evans. Craig Evans is a licensed Building Contractor in the State of Florida with nearly 30 years of construction experience including: Residential, Commercial and Municipal. A third-generation builder, he has worked front line activities through management as a subcontractor, laborer, foreman, superintendent, project manager, midlevel manager, and executive management, truly learning the business from the ground up. A dynamic leader, Craig owns several companies. The first of which is Douglas Brooke Homes that specializes in work force housing in SW Florida. He also owns Trinity Building & Design, a full service sitework company but his newest endeavor is a Private Equity Firm called Douglas Brooke Legacy Capital, LLC or DBL Capital for short. DBL Capital raises funds through investors that have a desire to be in the real estate investing world but do not have the time or ability to actively manage hard real estate assets. DBL Capital raises the funds and deploys them through a diverse blend of real estate assets. The goal is to create a legacy of generational wealth for DBL Capital investors. In 2021, Douglas Brooke Homes won Investment Housing Builder of the Year from The American Institute of Investment Housing. In 2022, Douglas Brooke Homes was INC. 5000’s 10ht fastest growing private company and this year 2023 Craig Evans was named Construction CEO of the Year for the state of Florida by CEO Monthly. Craig is a devout man. He and his wife Stephanie have two lovely daughters. He values his time with his family and encourages his employees to do the same.
Episodes
From railroads to highways to broadband — every major infrastructure wave reshaped American wealth. Now, AI may be the next one.
In this episode, The Norris Group and White Feather AI discuss how the explosive growth of AI is fueling unprecedented demand for compute power, energy systems, semiconductor manufacturing, and real estate development. We take a closer look at the markets seeing the biggest transformation and the...
What if your AI could think like you invest?
In this episode, The Norris Group and White Feather AI break down how real estate investors can turn tools like ChatGPT, Claude, and Gemini into powerful decision-making partners — not just chatbots. Based on last week’s webinar, “Build an AI That Thinks Like You Invest,” we walk through the exact framework serious investors can use to create an AI system that understands their goals, str...
In Part 2 of this episode, Joey Romero continues the conversation with Buddy Rushing, Founder & CEO of White Feather AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is rapidly transforming real estate investing, business operations, and the future of entrepreneurship. Buddy shares how AI-powered systems, virtual employees, and automation tools are helping investors and business owners operate faster, smarter, and more efficiently in...
In this episode, Joey Romero sits down with Buddy Rushing, Founder & CEO of White Feather AI, to explore how artificial intelligence is transforming real estate investing and creating new paths to financial freedom. Buddy shares his inspiring journey from serving 16 years as a Marine Officer and aerospace engineer to becoming a successful real estate investor, entrepreneur, and AI innovator — a path that began after reading Ric...
In this episode, Bruce Norris continues his conversation with Gil Figueroa, diving deep into the forces shaping interest rates and the broader economy. They explore how market psychology, global events, and government policy intersect to influence financial markets. Gil shares his perspective on using technical analysis, including Elliott Wave theory, to forecast trends across asset classes like treasuries, stocks, and Bitcoin. The...
In this episode of The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast, Bruce Norris sits down with Gil Figueroa, President of First Commercial Capital, for Part 1 of a deep dive into commercial real estate, market cycles, and lending strategy in today’s higher-rate environment. Gil breaks down how interest rates, the 10-year Treasury, cap rates, and investor psychology all interact to influence real estate valuations and decision-making. The dis...
In this episode of The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast, Joey Romero is joined by Craig Evans, CEO of The Norris Group, and Douglas Brooke Homes for an in-depth discussion on the upcoming Florida Bootcamp and the current state of the Florida real estate market. The conversation covers key macro trends driving migration into Florida, including domestic vs. international population shifts, the long-term outlook for housing demand, an...
In this episode, Joey Romero continues his conversation with Sarah Ayala of Tower Agency, diving into her approach to mentorship, team building, and navigating today’s unpredictable real estate market. Sarah shares how she developed an 8-week mentorship program designed to equip new agents with the mindset, systems, and lead generation strategies needed for long-term success. She also discusses the importance of vulnerability, cons...
In this episode, Joey Romero sits down with Sarah Ayala of Tower Agency to explore the insights and strategies first-time home buyers, sellers, and real estate investors need to know. From navigating the buying process with confidence to understanding market trends and investment opportunities, Sarah breaks down complex real estate concepts into practical, actionable advice. She also shares how she transitioned into leadership in r...
In Part 2 of The Norris Group Real Estate Podcast, host Joey Romero continues the conversation with Keystone CPA managing partners Amanda Han and Matt MacFarland.
They break down powerful tax strategies for real estate investors, explaining why tax planning should be a forward-looking strategy rather than just filing returns. The discussion explores how investors can use deductions, entity structuring, cost segregation, and evolving...
In this episode, Joey Romero sits down with Matt MacFarland and Amanda Han of Keystone CPA to explore the tax strategies real estate investors need to know. From cost segregation and bonus depreciation to real estate professional status and the short-term rental loophole, the conversation breaks down complex tax concepts into practical insights. Matt and Amanda also share how they transitioned into working with real estate investor...
In Part 2, Bruce Norris and economist Christopher Thornberg examine interest rates through a historical lens and discuss how inflation, political narratives, and global economics shape today’s market. They also explore the role of artificial intelligence, weighing its potential benefits against societal risks, and emphasize the importance of adapting through education and workforce training.
Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D. is a n...
In Part 1 of this episode, economist Christopher Thornberg joins Bruce Norris to break down the current state of the housing market. They discuss market stability, the impact of low interest rates and refinancing, growing affordability challenges, and why rising federal debt poses long-term economic risks investors should not ignore.
Christopher Thornberg, Ph.D. is a nationally recognized economist and public speaker, best kno...
In Part 3 of Bruce Norris’ conversation with Sean O’Toole, they explore how autonomous learning and emerging “world models” could reshape artificial intelligence, the true impact of robots on the workforce, and what technologies like 3D-printed housing and blockchain may mean for the future. Sean also explains why AI should be used to amplify human potential — not replace it.
Sean OToole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, ...
In Part 2 of Bruce Norris’ conversation with Sean O’Toole, the discussion expands beyond real estate into the future of energy, leadership, and artificial intelligence. Sean shares why power production, global cooperation, and responsible AI development will play a critical role in shaping the economy — and what investors should pay attention to as technology accelerates.
Sean OToole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, the ...
In this episode, Bruce Norris sits down with Sean O’Toole, CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, to discuss his journey from data and technology into real estate. Sean shares lessons learned from market cycles, his perspective on AI’s growing role in the industry, and what investors should consider as the market faces potential long-term shifts.
Sean OToole is CEO & Founder of PropertyRadar, the property data and owner infor...
From local market signals that reveal broader trends to the rising influence of AI on jobs and housing demand, Bruce outlines the forces shaping the future. He also breaks down key economic indicators — including national debt and renewed student loan burdens — that could impact the market in the coming years. Packed with forward-looking insights, this conversation helps investors prepare, adapt, and make smarter decisions in a rap...
In this episode, Bruce Norris takes listeners through his personal journey into real estate and the path that led him to master market timing. From digging into early research and writing his first market timing report to navigating the 2008 crash and identifying the recovery in 2012, Bruce shares the key insights that shaped his investment strategy. He breaks down why understanding market cycles matters, how timing influences risk...
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025
The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library
The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year. Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised over $1.2 million for children in need
This year’s backdrop?
A California ho...
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025
The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential Library
The Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 18th year. Since 2008, I Survived Real Estate has supported Make-A-Wish OC & IE—and thanks to your generosity, we’ve now raised over $1.2 million for children in need
This year’s backdrop?
A California ho...
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