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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
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.
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