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.

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.

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.

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Kyle Dunlap to talk about hiring employees as a risk strategy.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Rancho Mesa’s Surety Relationship Executive Anne Wright sits down with Adrianna Lopez, Director of Labor Relations for the Associated General Contractors (AGC) to discuss the grievance process for project labor agreements.

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Surety Group Leader Andy Roberts to talk about why contractors should have a year-end meeting with their surety company and agent.

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive of the Surety Department Josh Hill talk about how utilizing reviewed financials can help contractors improve their surety program.

Rancho Mesa’s Surety Relationship Executive Anne Wright sits down with John Overham from Exit Consulting Group to discuss practical exit and transition strategies for construction companies, including planning timelines, financial readiness, succession options, and how owners can prepare their business and themselves for a successful, regret-free transition.

Rancho Mesa's Marketing and Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Surety Group Leader Andy Roberts as he explains the important role communication plays when private equity acquires a bonded contractor.

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive of the Surety Department Josh Hill talk about maintaining strong banking relationships that support a business’ surety bonding capacity.

Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Surety Relationship Executive Anne Wright to cover the history, importance, and modern-day application of surety bonds in construction. Throughout the episode, Anne breaks down how surety protects project owners and benefits contractors alike.

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive of the Surety Department Andy Roberts discuss what contractors need to know about liquidated damages.

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Surety Relationship Executive Anne Wright discuss the best practice approach for contractors to manage price escalations in the current market.

Rancho Mesa President Dave Garcia and Matt Gaynor, Director of Surety look back on Matt’s carrier in the surety business and how it has evolved over the last 40 years, as he prepares for his upcoming retirement.

Surety Account Executive Andy Roberts interviews Thais Alves, Chair of the Construction Engineering and Management Program at SDSU, about her journey to academia, the growth of SDSU's construction management program, and the role industry support plays in shaping future leaders in construction.