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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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November 13, 2026Episode 66125 min

Ep. 661: Five Critical Issues Facing Business Leaders in 2027

Rancho Mesa Construction Group Partner Kevin Howard sits down with Patrick Howard, CPA and President of HNK CPAs. They look ahead to 2027 and explore five critical issues business leaders should prepare for: tax planning, practical AI adoption, cash flow and access to capital, rising labor costs, and succession planning. From tracking weekly cash flow and strengthening financial controls to preparing for growth, bonding, or an eventual exit, this episode offers actionable insights to help leaders build a more resilient business. Show Notes: Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠ , HNK CPAs Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Kevin Howard Guest: Patrick Howard Producer/Editor: Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

November 10, 2026Episode 6604 min

Ep. 660 The Holidays Bring Questions: RM365 HR Experts Have Answers

Rancho Mesa’s Brenda Colby sits down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder to discuss how employers can prepare for common HR challenges during the busy holiday season and how the RM365 HRAdvantage™ Portal can help. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby Guest: Chad Winder Editor: Vanessa Hanna Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

November 6, 2026Episode 6595 min

Ep. 659 Stay Ahead of Construction’s Seasonal Slowdown

Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Casey Craig to talk about how contractors can maximize the winter months that typically a slower season compared to the rest of the year. 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 nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

November 3, 2026Episode 6584 min

Ep. 658 Making the Most of Weather Related Downtime

Rancho Mesa’s Brenda Colby sits down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder to discuss how construction, landscape, and tree care companies can turn weather-related downtime into valuable training opportunities. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby Guest: Chad Winder Editor: Vanessa Hanna Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

October 30, 2026Episode 6575 min

Ep. 657 Building a Strong Foundation: Year-End Financials and Your 2027 Bond Program

Rancho Mesa's Brenda Colby sits down with Surety Group Leader Andy Roberts to talk about building a strong foundation for a surety program through year-end financials. Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠ . Host: ⁠⁠ Brenda Colby Guest: ⁠⁠Andy Roberts⁠⁠ Producer/Editor: Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

October 27, 2026Episode 6563 min

Ep. 656 Workplace Halloween Celebrations: Best Practices for Employers 2026

Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder to talk about how you can make sure your workplace Halloween festivities remain inclusive, respectful, and compliant. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Megan Lockhart⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Chad Winder Editor: Vanessa Hanna Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

October 23, 2026Episode 6557 min

Ep. 655 Caring for the Caregiver: Reducing the Top Three Home Care Workers’ Comp Claims

In this episode, Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Raysan Benito to discuss the three most common workers' compensation claims in the home care industry: strains and sprains, slips, trips and falls, and workplace violence. They explore practical strategies agencies can implement to reduce risk, including proactive home assessments, hands-on training, consistent documentation, and building a culture where caregivers feel empowered to speak up about safety concerns. Tune in for actionable insights that can help protect your employees, improve outcomes, and strengthen your organization's safety culture. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Alyssa Burley⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Raysan Benito Editor: Vanessa Hanna⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

October 20, 2026Episode 6545 min

Ep. 654 Aspire Ignite Conference 2026: Takeaways for Landscape Professionals

Rancho Mesa's Megan Lockhart and Greg Garcia, Account Executive with Rancho Mesa discuss Aspire’s recent Ignite Conference for the landscape industry. Show Notes: ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host:⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠ Megan Lockhart ⁠⁠ Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ Greg Garcia Editor: Vanessa Hanna ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

October 16, 2026Episode 6534 min

Ep. 653 Insurance Costs Are Rising— So Are The Costs Behind Every Claim

Rancho Mesa’s Marketing & Media Communications Specialist, Megan Lockhart sits down with Account Executive Kyle Dunlap to talk about how the rising cost of insurance is affected by the rising cost of doing business. Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠ . Director/Host: Megan Lockhart Guest: Kyle Dunlap Producer/Editor: Vanessa Hanna Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

October 13, 2026Episode 6524 min

Ep. 652 Observations vs. Mobile Forms Choosing the Right SafetyOne™ Tool

Rancho Mesa’s Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down with Client Technology Coordinator, Chad Winder to talk about when to use Safety Observations versus Mobile Forms in the SafetyOne™ platform. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Guest: Chad Winder Editor: Vanessa Hanna Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.