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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Ep. 599 Underbillings and How They are Viewed by the Surety
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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™.
Ep. 593 2026 Legal Updates Reshaping California’s Private Construction Sector
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive of the Surety Department Josh Hill talk about two senate bills that are reshaping California’s private construction sector.
Ep. 592 National Ladder Safety Month 2026
March is National Ladder Safety Month, and 2026 marks a decade of the American Ladder Institute’s (or ALI’s) efforts to increase awareness and education in the workplace. Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby discuss National Ladder Safety Month and ALI’s impact.
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