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Jay Nesbit Ashley Gross Chip Conley Phil Gerbyshak David Buss

Jay Nesbit

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4 UNDERSTANDING SURETY BONDS : A COMPREHENSIVE GUIDE

6 THE FUTURE OF CONTENT CREATION IS COLLABORATING WITH YOUR AUDIENCE Ashley Gross

8 STOP WASTING WISDOM : THE ENTREPRENEURIAL ECOSYSTEM IS RELYING ON YOU ! Chip Conley

10 LEVERAGING THE 7 LEVERS OF INFLUENCE : A GUIDE FOR EXPERT-LED BUSINESS OWNERS Phil Gerbyshak

12 INTRODUCING HIGH- INTEGRITY CARBON CREDITS WITH CUSTOM STRUCTURED INSURANCE SUPPORT

14 FURTHER INSIGHTS FROM BIOCHAR NOW AGENT DAVID BUSS

Thank you for choosing Nesbit ' s Risk & Business Magazine as your trusted resource for insurance solutions and perspectives . If you ’ ve read our magazine or worked with us before , you know our mission at Nesbit goes beyond providing exceptional insurance solutions . We are also dedicated to offering insightful perspectives that empower businesses to navigate risks and seize opportunities with confidence . This magazine is a testament to that commitment .

In this fall issue , we explore cutting-edge carbon credit ownership and insurance strategies that are redefining environmental responsibility for businesses . We are proud to feature insights from Biochar Now , — a leading producer of sustainable and insured carbon credits , to showcase how carbon credits are created , the benefits of ownership , and how our creative insurance solutions are helping companies like Biochar Now improve their value .

The production of carbon credits is helping us combat climate change by capturing and storing atmospheric carbon dioxide and reducing greenhouse gas levels . Today , they also present a unique investment opportunity as insurance and blockchain technologies advance . You can uncover one extraordinary process for generating high - integrity carbon credits , one that has made Biochar Now an industry leader , on page 12 .

Another key focus of this edition is surety bonds , which are an essential component of financial assurance for industries such as construction and others where contractual obligations are critical . Understanding and utilizing surety bonds can help safeguard your business ventures and contribute to long-term stability and growth . On page 4 , we demystify the complexities of surety bonds and provide practical advice on how to effectively leverage them to protect your investments and ensure the successful completion of your projects .

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