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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.
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.
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.
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