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Ep. 658 Making the Most of Weather Related Downtime
Rancho Mesa’s Brenda Colby sits down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder to discuss how construction, landscape, and tree care companies can turn weather-related downtime into valuable training opportunities.
Ep. 657 Building a Strong Foundation Year-End Financials and Your 2027 Bond Program
Rancho Mesa's Brenda Colby sits down with Surety Group Leader Andy Roberts to talk about building a strong foundation for a surety program through year-end financials.
Ep. 656 Workplace Halloween Celebrations: Best Practices for Employers 2026
Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder to talk about how you can make sure your workplace Halloween festivities remain inclusive, respectful, and compliant.
Ep. 655 Caring for the Caregiver: Reducing the Top Three Home Care Workers’ Comp Claims
In this episode, Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Raysan Benito to discuss the three most common workers' compensation claims in the home care industry: strains and sprains, slips, trips and falls, and workplace violence. They explore practical strategies agencies can implement to reduce risk, including proactive home assessments, hands-on training, consistent documentation, and building a culture where caregivers feel empowered to speak up about safety concerns. Tune in for actionable insights that can help protect your employees, improve outcomes, and strengthen your organization's safety culture.
Ep. 654 Aspire Ignite Conference 2026: Takeaways for Landscape Professionals
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Greg Garcia, Account Executive with Rancho Mesa discuss Aspire’s recent Ignite Conference for the landscape industry.
Ep. 653 Insurance Costs Are Rising— So Are The Costs Behind Every Claim
Rancho Mesa’s Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Megan Lockhart sits down with Account Executive Kyle Dunlap to talk about how the rising cost of insurance is affected by the rising cost of doing business.
Ep. 652 Observations vs. Mobile Forms: Choosing the Right SafetyOne™ Tool
Rancho Mesa’s Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder to talk about when to use Safety Observations versus Mobile Forms in the SafetyOne™ platform.
Ep. 651 When Projects Go Off Schedule: Navigating Construction Delays and Disputes Shay Kulkarni
Surety Account Executive Josh Hill is joined by construction attorney Shay Kulkarni, Partner with Peckar & Abramson to discuss the realities of delays, disruptions, and disputes on construction projects. They share practical guidance on contract review, project documentation, notice requirements, and risk management strategies that can help contractors protect their interests and strengthen their position when conflicts arise.
Ep. 650 Getting to Know Your Rancho Mesa Family with Taylor McClean
President of Rancho Mesa Insurance David Garcia, interviews Surety Client Coordinator Taylor McClean, on her upbringing, personal life, and professional career.
Ep. 649 The True Cost of DSP Turnover in Developmental Disability Services
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Vice President of the Human Services Group Sam Brown to talk about the true cost of direct support professional turnover within the developmental disability services industry.
Ep. 648 Your Dashboards and AI Tools Are Only as Good as Your Data
Client Technology Specialist Brenda Colby interviews Media Communications and Client Services Partner Alyssa Burley and discusses best practices when implementing data-dependent tools.
Ep. 647 2026 Brings Another Increase in California Tree Care Work Comp Rates
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Rory Anderson, Partner with the Tree Care Group, to talk about the increase in workers’ compensation pure premium rate for tree care businesses in California.
Ep. 646 Reducing Risk Near Traffic for Landscaping and Tree Care Crews
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Risk Control Consultant Jessee Keirstead to talk about how landscaping and tree care crews can reduce their risk during roadside work.
Ep. 645 Accident Investigation Turning Incidents into Opportunities for Improvement
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Sam Clayton, Vice President of the Construction Group to talk about how construction companies can to turn accidents into opportunities for safety improvements on the jobsite.
Ep. 644 Creating a Safer Workplace Through Effective Violence Prevention Planning
Data collected by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics that in 2023, shows that 740 fatalities were caused by violent acts in the workplace across multiple industries. Rancho Mesa’s Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder to discuss important information about workplace prevention.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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