Rancho Mesa Insurance Services

Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management Network

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StudioOne™ is Rancho Mesa Insurance Services' Media Communications department. The company is a nationally recognized Best Practices commercial insurance agency headquartered in Southern California. This podcast addresses safety and risk management issues that can affect a business's bottom line.

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Ep. 575 Using Technology to Reduce Risk in the Landscape Industry with Bryan Mours 16.01.2026 29:10

Rancho Mesa's Vice President of the Landscape and Tree Care Group, Drew Garcia, interviews Bryan Mours, founder of Mours Enterprises, where they explore the technology being used to reduce risk within the landscape industry. Show Notes: ⁠⁠https: ⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠ , Mours Enterprises LLC Host: ⁠⁠⁠ Drew Garcia⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠ ⁠ Bryan Mours Producer/Editor: ⁠ Megan Lockhart Music:...

Ep. 574 OSHA Releases the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Safety Violations for FY 2025 13.01.2026 7:23

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss OSHA’s top 10 most frequently cited safety violations for fiscal year 2025. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alyssa Burley Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby Editor: Jadyn Brandt Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2025...

Ep. 573 Navigating California’s Hardening Marketplace 09.01.2026 4:04

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Casey Craig to analyze how business owners can navigate California’s hardening insurance marketplace. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ . Director/Host: ⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠⁠Casey Craig⁠⁠⁠ Producer/Editor: Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0product...

Ep. 572 Safety Resources from Rancho Mesa in 2026 06.01.2026 3:45

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss what’s coming up in 2026 for Rancho Mesa’s client services department. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alyssa Burley Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby Editor: Jadyn Brandt Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2025. Ran...

Ep. 571 A Year-End Meeting With Your Surety and Agent Could Make or Break Your 2026 02.01.2026 5:54

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. Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠ . Director/Host: ⁠⁠ Alyssa Burley Guest: ⁠⁠Andy Roberts⁠⁠ Producer/Editor: Jadyn Brandt Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0produ...

Ep. 570 2025 in Review with Rancho Mesa President Dave Garcia 30.12.2025 39:43

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with President Dave Garcia to analyze the state of the commercial insurance marketplace, reflect on Rancho Mesa’s accomplishments, and discuss what’s to come in 2026. Show Notes: Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter Host: Alyssa Burley Guest: Dave Garcia Editor: Jadyn Brandt Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0produ...

Ep. 569 The Impact of Claim Frequency and Severity on a Landscape Company’s Experience MODs 26.12.2025 7:06

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Landscape and Tree Care Group, Drew Garcia, talk about the impact of claim frequency and severity on a landscape company’s experience modification rate. Show Notes: ⁠⁠https: ⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠ Director/Host: ⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠ ⁠Drew Garcia⁠⁠⁠ Producer/Editor: ⁠ Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by J...

Ep. 568 Getting to Know Your Rancho Mesa Family: Brenda Colby 23.12.2025 28:22

President of Rancho Mesa Insurance, David Garcia, interviews Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby, on her upbringing, personal life, and professional career. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Garcia Guest: Brenda Colby Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2025. Ranc...

Ep. 567 Elevating Your Surety Program with Reviewed Financials 19.12.2025 6:53

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. Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠ . Director/Host: ⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠ Josh Hill Producer/Editor: Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copy...

Ep. 566 Staying Ahead of Winter Hazards: A Guide to Slip and Fall Prevention 16.12.2025 4:26

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss winter weather and how it can increase risk of slips, trips, and falls. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alyssa Burley Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby Editor: Jadyn Brandt Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2025. Ra...

Ep. 565 Foreign Voluntary Workers’ Compensation: Closing the Coverage 12.12.2025 4:47

Rancho Mesa’s Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Vice President of the Human Services Group Sam Brown to talk about closing coverage gaps for cross-border teams with foreign voluntary workers’ compensation insurance. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Megan Lockhart Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sam Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer/Editor: Jadyn...

Ep. 564 OSHA Requirements for Safety Meetings 09.12.2025 4:40

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss Cal/OSHA’s requirements for safety meetings. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alyssa Burley Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby Editor: Jadyn Brandt Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2025. Rancho Mesa Insurance Service...

Ep. 563 Understanding the Three Deadliest Hazards in Tree Care 05.12.2025 5:47

Rancho Mesa’s Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Rory Anderson, Partner with the Tree Care Group, to talk about the deadliest hazards in the tree care industry. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Megan Lockhart Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Rory Anderson⁠ Producer/Editor: ⁠Jadyn Brandt⁠ Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking...

Ep. 562 Getting to Know Your Rancho Mesa Family: John Turner 02.12.2025 18:33

President of Rancho Mesa Insurance, David Garcia, interviews Assistant Client Manager, John Turner, on his upbringing, personal life, and professional career. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Garcia Guest: John Turner Editor: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jadyn Brandt Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2025. Rancho Mesa...

Ep. 561 Exit Strategies for Construction Companies 28.11.2025 14:25

Rancho Mesa’s Surety Relationship Executive Anne Wright sits down with John Ovrom 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. Show Notes: ⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa&#3...

Ep. 560 Staying Up to Date with OSHA Logs 25.11.2025 5:12

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to to discuss how to stay up-to-date with OSHA 300 Logs. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alyssa Burley Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby Editor: Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2025. Rancho Mesa Insurance Serv...

Ep. 559 WCIRB Proposes Dual Wage Threshold Increases for 2026 21.11.2025 5:52

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner with the Janitorial Group, and talk about the California WCIRB’s proposed Dual Wage threshold increase. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ . Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠⁠Jeremy Hoolihan⁠⁠⁠ Editor: ⁠Jadyn Brandt⁠ Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Cop...

Ep. 558 Landscape Industry Insight from NALP’s ELEVATE Conference 18.11.2025 8:10

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Landscape and Tree Care Group, Drew Garcia, recap NALP’s ELEVATE Conference and share takeaways for the landscape industry. Show Notes: ⁠⁠https: NALP's ELEVATE , ⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠ Director/Host: ⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠ ⁠Drew Garcia⁠⁠⁠ Producer/Editor: ⁠ Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedal...

Ep. 557 Key Elements in A Fleet Safety Program for Plumbers and HVAC Contractors 14.11.2025 9:32

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. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Megan Lockhart Guest: ⁠ ⁠⁠Matt Gorham⁠⁠ Producer/Editor: Jadyn Brandt Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyrig...

Ep. 556 Using Rancho Mesa Resources to Prepare Drivers for Winter Weather Conditions 11.11.2025 4:44

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss how to prepare company drivers for winter weather conditions. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alyssa Burley Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby Editor: Jadyn Brandt Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2025. Rancho Mesa...

Ep. 555 Mitigating Risk on the Move: The Case for Third-Party Subhauler Agreements 07.11.2025 3:53

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Sam Clayton, Vice President of the Construction Group to discuss why having third-party subhauler agreements is recommended if you hire a third-party to move a piece of heavy equipment or use someone to import/export material from a project. Show Notes: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠...

Ep. 554 Workplace Etiquette Guidelines for New Employees and Those New to the Workforce 04.11.2025 7:00

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss workplace etiquette guidelines for new employees and those new to the workforce.. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alyssa Burley Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby Editor: Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyri...

Ep. 553 Beyond Blood Sugar: How Diabetes Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims 31.10.2025 8:08

In this episode, Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Kevin Howard talk about diabetes and its impact on workers’ compensation claims. Show Notes: Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ Director/Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠Kevin Howard⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer/Editor: ⁠⁠⁠ Jadyn Brandt Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright...

Ep. 552 California Employment Law Updates for 2026 27.10.2025 5:43

California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law several new bills impacting both workers and employers, covering everything from paid leave to wage transparency. This episode, Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss changes to California employment laws in 2026. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alys...

Ep. 551 Fleet Safety Starts with Strong MVR Guidelines 24.10.2025 9:07

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Greg Garcia, Account Executive with Rancho Mesa discuss why fleet safety starts with strong MVR guidelines. Show Notes: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Greg Garcia Editor: ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Megan Lockhart ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Co...