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225: Demystifying Surety Bonds: Essential Advice for Entrepreneurs with Peter Gibbs
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In today’s episode, we have a special guest returning to the show—Peter Gibbs, President and CEO of Foundation, Surety, and Insurance Solutions. Since his last appearance, Peter's company has achieved groundbreaking status as the only African American-owned surety agency with a national license in all 50 states.
Today, he shares the latest advancements at Foundation Surety and Insurance Solutions that can help small businesses better understand and navigate the often intimidating world of surety bonds. With industry experts like his wife, Nakia, a former F-35 fighter jet program worker, joining his team, Peter's insights are richer than ever.
Peter and I discuss the evolution of his team and how strategic hiring can dramatically improve business operations and financial health. You'll discover essential steps to building a trustworthy reputation in federal contracting, learn about the critical importance of financial integrity, and get straightforward advice on how to handle business growth responsibly. For those who missed Peter’s first episode, he has an extensive background with the SBA, where he led their bonding program. His experience there, which included maintaining an extremely low default rate on bonds, provides him with a unique perspective that he now brings to the private sector to help people like you and me.
This conversation is packed with practical steps for small businesses to protect themselves from unscrupulous characters in the industry and make informed decisions that can help grow, sustain, and build their business. Whether you're just starting out or looking to expand, understanding bonding can transform your approach to business growth in the competitive world of federal contracting.
So, tune in to this episode to gain valuable lessons and actionable tips from Peter Gibbs. Let’s learn how to make decisions that best help grow, sustain, and build our businesses. Thank you for listening, and please join me in welcoming Peter Gibbs, our next giant, to the stage.
Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/peter-gibbs-0a9a9a31
Company Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/company/foundation-surety/
Website: https://foundationsurety.com/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoundationSurety
Email: info@foundationsurety.com
Contact: 240-835-0865
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