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
289 episodes
The AI Tsunami: How Investors Can Win Big in Real Estate with Buddy Rushing Part 1 #957
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 inspiri...
The New Reality of Market Cycles & Lending Strategy with Gil Figueroa Part 2 #956
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 influe...
The New Reality of Market Cycles & Lending Strategy with Gil Figueroa Part 1 #955
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 ...
Is Florida Right for You? | Florida Real Estate Bootcamp 2026 #954
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 re...
Mastering Real Estate Growth and Client Success with Sarah Ayala Part 2 #953
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 m...
Mastering Real Estate Growth and Client Success with Sarah Ayala Part 1 #952
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 unders...
Inside Real Estate Tax Planning with Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland | Part 2 #951
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 in...
Inside Real Estate Tax Planning with Amanda Han & Matt MacFarland | Part 1 #950
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...
Interest Rates, Debt, and Housing with Christopher Thornberg | Part 2 #949
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 in...
Interest Rates, Debt, and Housing with Christopher Thornberg | Part 1 #948
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 challeng...
Real Estate Through Data with Sean O'Toole | Part 3 #947
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...
Real Estate Through Data with Sean O'Toole | Part 2 #946
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 intell...
Real Estate Through Data with Sean O'Toole | Part 1 #945
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 rol...
Bruce Norris Market Timing Journey | Part 2 #944
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 stude...
Bruce Norris Market Timing Journey | Part 1 #943
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 cr...
I Survived Real Estate Part 8: Final Panel (continuation) #942
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential LibraryThe Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 1...
I Survived Real Estate Part 7: Final Panel #941
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential LibraryThe Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 1...
I Survived Real Estate Part 6: Legends Investor Panel (continuation) #940
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential LibraryThe Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 1...
I Survived Real Estate Part 5: Legends Investor Panel #939
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential LibraryThe Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 1...
I Survived Real Estate 2025 Part 4: Economic Panel (continuation) #938
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential LibraryThe Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 1...
I Survived Real Estate 2025 Part 3: Economic Panel #937
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential LibraryThe Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 1...
I Survived Real Estate 2025 | Part 2: New Moodometer and Big Announcement #936
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential LibraryThe Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 1...
I Survived Real Estate 2025 | Part 1: Economic Update #935
I SURVIVED REAL ESTATE 2025The Norris Group Presents: The 18th Annual I Survived Real Estate – LIVE at the Nixon Presidential LibraryThe Norris Group’s award-winning black-tie gala, I Survived Real Estate, returns for its 1...
Market Shifts and Local Opportunities with Brent Lee | Part 2 #934
In Part 2, Brent Lee dives into market trends, the impact of interest rates, and the importance of mentorship and culture at Tower Agency. He also shares personal reflections on balancing business, family, and community while offering practical...
Market Shifts and Local Opportunities with Brent Lee | Part 1 #933
In this first episode, we sit down with Brent Lee, broker and owner of Tower Agency, to discuss his journey in real estate, the rebranding of his firm, and its impact on Riverside’s market. Brent shares how mentorship shaped his perspective on ...
