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Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management Network

StudioOne™ is Rancho Mesa Insurance Services' Media Communications department. The company is a nationally recognized Best Practices commercial insurance agency headquartered in Southern California. This podcast addresses safety and risk management issues that can affect a business's bottom line.

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    Ep. 643 Developing a Strategic Business Development Process

    Rancho Mesa's Surety Relationship Executive Anne Wright sits down with Katie Yee, founder of Connect Strategic Consulting, to explore how successful business development goes far beyond sales and networking. They discuss building a company-wide culture of relationship management, demonstrating value, planning for leadership transitions, and creating a strategic process that leads to stronger client trust, repeat business, and long-term growth.Show Notes: Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter, Connect Strategic ConsultingHost: Anne WrightGuest: Katie YeeEditor/Producer: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 642 Introducing SafetyOne™ AI: Smarter Safety Insights for Better Decision-Making

    Rancho Mesa’s Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder to introduce listeners to the new SafetyOne™ AI Data Analytics.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest: Chad WinderEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 641 Critical Steps That Protect Employees and Your Business Following a Work-Related Injury

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Greg Garcia, Partner and Landscape Group Account Executive, to talk about the critical steps that business owners should take to protect employees and the company following a work-related injury.Show Notes: ⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠Director/Host: ⁠Alyssa Burley⁠Guest: ⁠Greg Garcia⁠Producer/Editor: ⁠Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 640 What to Do After A Vehicle, Equipment or Fuel Theft

    Fuel theft is a serious and growing business risk. Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Jessee Keirstead, Rancho Mesa’s new Risk Control Consultant to talk about what to do after a vehicle, piece of equipment or fuel is stolen.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessee KeirsteadEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 639 Your Plumbing or HVAC Website May Be Sending the Wrong Message to Your Insurance Carrier

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Matt Gorham discuss three key elements Plumbers and HVAC Contractors should include in their fleet safety program.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠Matt Gorham⁠⁠Producer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 638 Navigating the Future of Workers’ Compensation with Todd Lewis: Litigation Trends, AI, and Claims Management

    Rancho Mesa President and CEO Dave Garcia sits down with Todd Lewis, Vice President of Claims at Republic Indemnity, to discuss the growing challenges facing California’s workers’ compensation system, including rising litigation and cumulative trauma (CT) claims. They explore how AI is helping claims organizations investigate and manage claims more effectively, along with practical strategies employers can use to reduce claim disputes, support employees, and foster a stronger workplace culture.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, Republic IndemnityHost: ⁠⁠⁠⁠David GarciaGuest: Todd LewisEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 637 Top 5 Risk Exposures for Janitorial Service Providers

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner with the Janitorial Group, and talk about the risk exposures janitorial service providers are facing on a regular basis.Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠.Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠Guest: ⁠⁠Jeremy Hoolihan⁠⁠Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 636 Jobsite Fuel Theft is on the Rise

    Fuel theft is a serious and growing business risk. Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Jessee Keirstead, Rancho Mesa’s new Risk Control Consultant to discuss the rise of fuel theft on jobsites.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessee KeirsteadEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 635 Hierarchy of Controls Applied to Landscape Maintenance Fleet Safety

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Landscape and Tree Care Group, Drew Garcia, talk about the tactic of applying the Hierarchy of Controls to landscape maintenance companies, particularly as an effective way to approach fleet safety.Show Notes: ⁠⁠https: ⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠Director/Host: ⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠Guest: ⁠⁠⁠Drew Garcia⁠⁠⁠Producer/Editor: ⁠Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 634 Success with SafetyOne™ A Fundamentals Refresh for Administrators

    Rancho Mesa’s Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder to discuss a refresher for SafetyOne™ administrators, to help them get the most out of the platform.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest: Chad WinderEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 633 Overlooked Coverage that Keeps Projects Moving After an Equipment Loss

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Kevin Howard to talk about how business income coverage within inland marine policies can help contractors protect against lost revenue when critical equipment is stolen or damaged.Show Notes: Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠Director/Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Kevin Howard⁠⁠⁠⁠Producer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 632 Construction Equipment Theft On the Rise

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Jessee Keirstead, Rancho Mesa’s new Risk Control Consultant to discuss the growing threat of construction equipment theft and its costly impact on contractors nationwide. They cover practical strategies that can help protect valuable equipment, reduce losses, and improve recovery efforts.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jessee KeirsteadEditor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 631 Strategies to Help Contractors Reduce Insurance Costs

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Casey Craig to talk about strategies to help contractors reduce insurance costs.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠. Director/Host: ⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠Guest: ⁠⁠⁠Casey Craig⁠⁠⁠Producer/Editor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 630 Back to School Traffic Safety: Protecting Students and Drivers

    Rancho Mesa’s Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder talk about how to keep company drivers safe as students return to school.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest: Chad WinderEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 629 The Evolution of Credit-Base Bonding Programs

    Over that last 8+ years, credit-based bonding limits have grown from $400,000 to $3 million. Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Surety Group Leader Andy Roberts to talk about the evolution of credit-based bonding programs.Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠.Director/Host: ⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠Andy Roberts⁠⁠Producer/Editor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 628 The Evolving Workers’ Compensation Landscape with State Fund CEO Vern Steiner

    Rancho Mesa President and CEO Dave Garcia speaks with California State Fund CEO Vern Steiner about the current state of California’s workers’ compensation market. They discuss key industry trends, cost drivers impacting employers, and offer considerations for the future of the workers’ compensation system in California.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, California State FundHost: ⁠⁠⁠⁠David GarciaGuest: Vern SteinerEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 627 Education, Leadership and Impact: A Conversation with Francis Parkers CFO Mike Rinehart

    Rancho Mesa’s Executive Vice President and Principal, Daniel Frazee, sat down recently with Francis Parker School’s Head of Operations/CFO Mike Rinehart to learn more about his background growing up in San Diego, the many facets to his impressive career in finance, and what is now his second “chapter” back at Francis Parker.  The two also discuss the longtime partnership between Rancho Mesa and Francis Parker, regarded by many as San Diego’s premier traditional independent college-preparatory school.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, Francis Parker SchoolHost: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Daniel FrazeeGuest: Mike RinehartEditor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 626 Improving Hiring Practices in a Tough Labor Market

    Rancho Mesa’s Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder to talk about improving hiring practices in a tough labor market.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest: Chad WinderEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 625 Hiring as a Risk Strategy: Controlling Insurance Costs in Construction

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Kyle Dunlap to talk about hiring employees as a risk strategy.Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠.Director/Host: ⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠Guest: Kyle DunlapProducer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 624 PAGA: The Scariest Four-Letter Word for California Employers

    Account Executive Raysan Benito sits down with employment law attorney Bob King and breaks down how PAGA works, why it has become one of the most feared compliance challenges for home care agencies, and the practical steps business owners can take to reduce their exposure and protect their organizations.Show Notes: Legally Nanny, Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠Raysan BenitoGuest: Bob KingEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 623 Near Misses Are Often Missed Opportunities

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Sam Clayton, Vice President of the Construction Group to talk about using near misses on a jobsite as an opportunity to create corrective plans before an incident occurs.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sam Clayton⁠Editor: ⁠⁠Megan Lockhart⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 622 Supplement Electronic Visit Verification Data with SafetyOne™

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about the tools RMI offers for the Electronic Visit Verification (EVV) system, which federal law requires personal care services and home health service companies use if they are funded by Medicaid, as a way to ensure patients receive the care they need. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 621 Navigating Today’s Nonprofit Challenges with Arnulfo Manriquez

    Human Services Group Vice President Sam Brown interviews Arnulfo Manriquez of the Manriquez Group to explore the evolving challenges facing nonprofit leaders, from funding pressures and board governance to leadership transitions. With his decades of experience in the nonprofit world, Arnulfo shares practical insights on adaptability, strategic decision-making, and how nonprofits can position themselves for long-term sustainability in a changing environment.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠, Manriquez Group Host: Sam Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Guest: Arnulfo Manriquez⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Producer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 620 Safety First Protecting New Employees from Day One

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about keeping new employees safe on the job.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 619 Fund Control in the Surety World: Reducing Risk and Unlocking Bonding Capacity

    Surety Account Executive Josh Hill sits down with Marcus Carter, President of La Mesa Fund Control and Escrow, to unpack how fund control is being used as a powerful risk‑mitigation and capacity‑building tool in the surety space. They discuss how technology, transparent pricing, and efficient payment processes are changing perceptions of fund control and helping construction projects stay funded, compliant, and on track.Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠, La Mesa Fund Control & Escrow, Inc.Host: Josh HillGuest: Marcus CarterProducer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2025. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 618 Time Off from Work: Principles for Structuring PTO Policies

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about paid time off practices.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 617 Fleet Safety is Evolving: How Telematics and AI Are Changing Fleet Risk

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Rory Anderson, Partner with the Tree Care Group, to talk about how telematics and AI are changing fleet risk.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rory Anderson⁠Producer/Editor: ⁠Jadyn Brandt⁠Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 616 Frontline Safety Working in Wildfire Conditions

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about safe work practices in wildfire conditions.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, Wildfire Prevention and Wildfire Smoke Regulation WebinarHost: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 615 CA Workers’ Compensation Market Faces Increased Pressure Beneath Stable Surface

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner with the Janitorial Group, and talk about the state of California’s workers’ compensation marketplace.Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠.Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠Guest: ⁠⁠Jeremy Hoolihan⁠⁠Editor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 614 Employee Health Insurance Benefit Protections under the Family Medical Leave Act

    Rancho Mesa Client Coordinator Jadyn Brandt and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about Employee Health Insurance Benefit Protections under the Family and Medical Leave Act.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 613 California’s Workers Comp Rates Poised to Increase Again: What the 10.4 Proposal Means for Landscape Employers

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley interviews Greg Garcia, Account Executive in the Landscape Group, as he talks about the recently proposed increases in workers’ compensation insurance pure premium and what it means to landscape companies.Show Notes: ⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠Director/Host: ⁠Alyssa Burley⁠Guest: ⁠Greg Garcia⁠Producer/Editor: ⁠Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “News Room News” by Spence© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 612 2026 National Safety Month: Protecting People, Preventing Risks

    June is National Safety Month and its a good reminder that workplace injuries and fatalities can often be prevented. Rancho Mesa Client Coordinator Jadyn Brandt and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss why this initiative is important today, and what recent statistics reveal about preventable workplace injuries.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Megan LockhartGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 611 From RFI to Payment: Navigating the Full Change Order Lifecycle

    Rancho Mesa's Surety Relationship Executive Anne Wright sits down with Luke Thompson of Thompson Law & Consultation to discuss full change order life cycle from a subcontractor’s perspective. They share practical guidance on identifying changes early, documenting them properly, communicating effectively with general contractors and owners, and ultimately improving the chances of getting change orders approved and paid.Show Notes: Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter.www.ThompsonLawAndConsultation.comDirector: Alyssa BurleyHost: Anne WrightGuest: Luke ThompsonEditor/Producer: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 610 Staying Safe in the Heat Preventing Heat Illness for Employees

    As temperatures rise in San Diego and across the country, and we head into the summer months, Rancho Mesa Client Coordinator Jadyn Brandt and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about heat illness prevention.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, Register for Heat Illness WorkshopHost: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Jadyn BrandtGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 609 Cash in the Bank Is Not Profit: What Home Care Owners Need to Know About Margins

    Account Executive Raysan Benito sits down with Dana Charumbira, CPA and founder of Home Care CPAs, to explore how home care leaders can use financial insights to drive smarter decisions and sustainable growth. They break down key concepts like gross margin, automation, and financial clarity, offering practical ways to turn numbers into meaningful strategies for scaling a business. Show Notes: Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠, Home Care CPAsHost: ⁠⁠⁠Raysan BenitoGuest: Dana CharumbiraEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 608 Rising Impact of Cumulative Trauma Claims in California Workers’ Compensation System

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Rancho Mesa President David Garcia to give an update on Cumulative Trauma Claims in California and what we’re doing to push for reform.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠David GarciaEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 607 A Strategic Approach for Insuring HVAC and Plumbing Contractors in California Requires an Industry Specialist

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Matt Gorham discuss a strategic approach for insurance HVAC and plumbing contractors in California., Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠Matt Gorham⁠⁠Producer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 606 “All in Together”: Construction Safety Week 2026

    Construction Safety Week runs from May 4th through the 8th; and this year’s theme is “All in Together.” Rancho Mesa’ Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about this year’s theme and why it’s important to prevent serious injuries on high‑hazard job sites.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, RM365 HR Advantage™ PortalHost: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 605 Building a Scalable Safety Program with SafetyOne™ for Landscape Professionals

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Landscape and Tree Care Group, Drew Garcia, talk about building a scalable safety program for landscape professionals with our SafetyOne™ mobile app and website. Show Notes: ⁠⁠https: ⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠Director/Host: ⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠Guest: ⁠⁠⁠Drew Garcia⁠⁠⁠Producer/Editor: ⁠Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 604 Well‑Being at Work: Observing Mental Health Awareness Month

    Rancho Mesa Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about ways you can support your employees during mental health awareness month.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, RM365 HR Advantage™ PortalHost: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Megan LockhartGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 603 Construction Risk Management in Action: Century Painting Making Safety A Priority

    In this episode, Rancho Mesa's Account Executive Kevin Howard sits down with Century Painting’s Brian Escalera and Eddie Lopez to discuss their commendable safety culture they operate. Show Notes: Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠, Century PaintingHost: ⁠⁠⁠Kevin HowardGuest: Brian Escalera and Eddie LopezProducer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2025. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 602 New State Overview Screen in the RM365 HRAdvantage™ Portal

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about a new feature in the RM365 HRAdvantage™ Portal. Brenda, welcome to the show.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 601 Building Protection Through Strong Subcontract Agreements

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Casey Craig to talk about protecting specialty contractors through strong subcontractor agreements.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠. Director/Host: ⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠Guest: ⁠⁠⁠Casey Craig⁠⁠⁠Producer/Editor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2025. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 600 Managing and Preventing Workplace Violence Involving Non-Employees

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about managing and preventing workplace violence when non-employees are involved.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 599 Underbillings and How They are Viewed by Surety Companies

    Surety Group Leader Andy Roberts sits down with Marc Henry, Region Vice President for Sompo International and Damian Pintor, underwriter in the Western Region for Sompo International. They discuss underbillings and how surety companies view and handle them. Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠, Sompo InternationalHost: Andy Roberts⁠⁠Guest: Marc Henry, Damian Pintor⁠⁠Producer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 598 Understanding Payment Fraud: Common Risks and Tools to Protect Your Business

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about Payment Fraud and how you can protect your business.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, Register for Fleet Safety WorkshopHost: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 597 Essential Steps Non-Profit Leaders Should Take in the Pre-Renewal Process

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Vice President of the Human Services Group Sam Brown to talk about the essential steps non-profit leaders should take during the pre-renewal process.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Host: Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sam Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Producer/Editor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 596 April is National Distracted Driving Awareness Month

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about National Distracted Driving Awareness Month.Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, American Ladder Institute (ALI) Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 595 Fleet Maintenance: An Overlooked Pillar of Jobsite Safety for Electrical Contractors

    Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Kyle Dunlap to talk about fleet maintenance as an often overlooked aspect of jobsite safety for electrical contractors.Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠.Director/Host: ⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠Guest: Kyle DunlapProducer/Editor: Megan LockhartMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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    Ep. 594 RM365 HRAdvantage Portal™ Law Comparison Tool

    Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about a new feature in our RM365 HR Advantage Portal™. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠, American Ladder Institute (ALI) Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa BurleyGuest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda ColbyEditor: Jadyn BrandtMusic: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production© Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

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