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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.
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.
Ep. 616 Frontline Safety Working in Wildfire Conditions
Rancho Mesa Client Coordinator Jadyn Brandt and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about safe work practices in wildfire conditions.
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.
Ep. 614 Employee Health Insurance Benefit Protections under the Family and 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.
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.
Ep. 612 2026 National Safety Month: Protecting People, Preventing Risks
National Safety Month is 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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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