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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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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.

October 9, 2026Episode 65121 min

Ep. 651 When Projects Go Off Schedule: Navigating Construction Delays and Disputes Shay Kulkarni

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. Show Notes: ⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠ , Peckar & Abramson, P.C. Host: Josh Hill Guest: Shay Kulkarni 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 6, 2026Episode 65020 min

Ep. 650 Getting to Know Your Rancho Mesa Family with Taylor McClean

President of Rancho Mesa Insurance David Garcia, interviews Surety Client Coordinator Taylor McClean, on her upbringing, personal life, and professional career. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ David Garcia Guest: Taylor McClean Editor: Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

October 2, 2026Episode 64911 min

Ep. 649 The True Cost of DSP Turnover in Developmental Disability Services

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Vice President of the Human Services Group Sam Brown to talk about the true cost of direct support professional turnover within the developmental disability services industry. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Alyssa Burley Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Sam Brown⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Producer/Editor: Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

September 29, 2026Episode 6489 min

Ep. 648 Your Dashboards and AI Tools Are Only as Good as Your Data

Client Technology Specialist Brenda Colby interviews Media Communications and Client Services Partner Alyssa Burley and discusses best practices when implementing data-dependent tools. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Brenda Colby Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Alyssa Burley Editor: Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

September 25, 2026Episode 6475 min

Ep. 647 2026 Brings Another Increase in California Tree Care Work Comp Rates

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Rory Anderson, Partner with the Tree Care Group, to talk about the increase in workers’ compensation pure premium rate for tree care businesses in California. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Alyssa Burley Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Rory Anderson⁠ Producer/Editor: ⁠ Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.

September 22, 2026Episode 64619 min

Ep. 646 Reducing Risk Near Traffic for Landscaping and Tree Care Crews

Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley sits down with Risk Control Consultant Jessee Keirstead to talk about how landscaping and tree care crews can reduce their risk during roadside work. Show Notes: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to Rancho Mesa's Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠ Host: Brenda Colby Guest: ⁠⁠⁠⁠ Jessee Keirstead Editor: Megan Lockhart Music: "Home" by JHS Pedals, “Breaking News Intro” by nem0production © Copyright 2026. Rancho Mesa Insurance Services, Inc. All rights reserved.