In this episode, Joey Romero speaks with Craig Evans, CEO of DBL Capital and The Norris Group, about the values driving the company's mission to create affordable housing while protecting investor capital. They discuss workforce housing, market resilience, leadership through challenging times, and how DBL Capital's integrated approach delivers long-term value for investors and homebuyers alike.

In this episode:

• The meaning behind DBL Capital and how faith, family, and legacy influence Craig Evans' leadership.
• Why stewardship and serving others are central to the company's business philosophy.
• The growing affordable housing shortage and why workforce housing is DBL Capital's primary investment focus.
• How infill construction creates opportunities that many institutional investors overlook.
• The advantages of owning an integrated homebuilding and mortgage platform.
• Lessons learned from navigating COVID-19 disruptions, supply chain challenges, and multiple Florida hurricanes.
• How strong relationships with trade partners helped the company overcome difficult market conditions.
• Why affordable housing has remained resilient through changing real estate cycles.
• How DBL Capital's fund structure provides flexibility, multiple exit strategies, and added protection for investors.
• The role of tax strategies, depreciation, and long-term planning in maximizing investor value.

Learn more about DBL Capital: 👉 https://dblcapital.com/opportunity

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go to www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.

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In Part 2, Joey Romero and Peter Nieves take a deeper dive into AI agents, intellectual property, and the legal challenges businesses face when adopting artificial intelligence. From AI-generated content and data ownership to liability, privacy concerns, and patent protection, Peter explains how entrepreneurs can harness AI's power while safeguarding their business, clients, and proprietary systems.

In this episode:

• What AI agents are and how they differ from traditional AI tools.
• The legal risks of AI-powered automation, including privacy, confidentiality, and liability concerns.
• Who owns AI-generated content and why copyright protection remains a challenge.
• Data scraping, AI training models, and the lawsuits shaping the future of AI.
• How businesses can protect confidential information when using AI tools.
• Practical ways to leverage AI safely while minimizing legal exposure.
• Patent, trademark, copyright, and trade secret considerations for AI-driven businesses.
• Key intellectual property mistakes entrepreneurs should avoid when building AI-powered systems.
• Why professionals who learn to use AI effectively will have a competitive advantage.

Learn more about Nieves IP Law Group:
👉 https://nievesip.com/

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go to www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.

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In this episode of the Norris Group Real Estate Podcast, Joey Romero sits down with Peter Nieves, intellectual property attorney, AI legal strategist, and founder of Nieves IP Law Group, to discuss the legal implications of artificial intelligence and how business owners can protect their intellectual property in an increasingly AI-driven world.

In this episode:

• The four pillars of intellectual property: copyrights, trademarks, patents, and trade secrets.
• Why entrepreneurs should address intellectual property issues before launching a business.
• How AI-generated content impacts copyright ownership and legal protection.
• The risks of using AI-generated logos, websites, books, images, and marketing materials.
• Real-world examples of copyright and trademark infringement caused by AI tools.
• Deepfakes, content scraping, and the growing legal concerns surrounding AI.
• The rise of AI-related lawsuits and what they mean for business owners.
• How AI policies, contracts, and business plans can help companies reduce legal risk.
• Best practices for leveraging AI while protecting your brand, content, and business assets.

Whether you're an entrepreneur, creator, investor, or business owner, this episode provides practical insights on navigating the intersection of AI, intellectual property, and business protection.

Learn more about Nieves IP Law Group:
👉 https://nievesip.com/

The Norris Group originates and services loans in California and Florida under California DRE License 01219911, Florida Mortgage Lender License 1577, and NMLS License 1623669. For more information on hard money lending, go to www.thenorrisgroup.com and click the Hard Money tab.

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