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Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management Network
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.
Episodes
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 579 GPS Tracking Isn’t Enough: One Simple Step Can Protect Your Heavy Equipment from Theft
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Sam Clayton, Vice President of the Construction Group to talk about heavy equipment theft and ways companies can…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 578 Cumulative Trauma Injuries: What They Are and How to Combat Them
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to talk about ways to help prevent cumulative trauma injuries.Show Notes…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 577 PAGA Lawsuits: The Employment Risk Catching California Businesses Off Guard
In this episode, Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Kevin Howard talk about PAGA claims and their risk to California businesses.Show Notes…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 576 California "Know Your Rights" Notice: Important Dates for Employers
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss important dates that employers need to know regarding new…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 575 Using Technology to Reduce Risk in the Landscape Industry with Bryan Mours
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 574 OSHA Releases the Top 10 Most Frequently Cited Safety Violations for FY 2025
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 573 Navigating California’s Hardening Marketplace
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Casey Craig to analyze how business owners can navigate California’s hardening insurance…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 572 Safety Resources from Rancho Mesa in 2026
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 571 A Year-End Meeting With Your Surety and Agent Could Make or Break Your 2026
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 570 2025 in Review with Rancho Mesa President Dave Garcia
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 569 The Impact of Claim Frequency and Severity on a Landscape Company’s Experience MODs
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 568 Getting to Know Your Rancho Mesa Family: Brenda Colby
President of Rancho Mesa Insurance, David Garcia, interviews Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby, on her upbringing, personal life, and professional…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 567 Elevating Your Surety Program with Reviewed Financials
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive of the Surety Department Josh Hill talk about how utilizing reviewed financials can help contractors improve…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 566 Staying Ahead of Winter Hazards: A Guide to Slip and Fall Prevention
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 565 Foreign Voluntary Workers’ Compensation: Closing the Coverage
Rancho Mesa’s Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Vice President of the Human Services Group Sam Brown to talk about…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 564 OSHA Requirements for Safety Meetings
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss Cal/OSHA’s requirements for safety meetings.Show Notes…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 563 Understanding the Three Deadliest Hazards in Tree Care
Rancho Mesa’s Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Rory Anderson, Partner with the Tree Care Group, to talk about the…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 562 Getting to Know Your Rancho Mesa Family: John Turner
President of Rancho Mesa Insurance, David Garcia, interviews Assistant Client Manager, John Turner, on his upbringing, personal life, and professional career…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 561 Exit Strategies for Construction Companies
Rancho Mesa’s Surety Relationship Executive Anne Wright sits down with John Ovrom from Exit Consulting Group to discuss practical exit and transition…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 560 Staying Up to Date with OSHA Logs
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 559 WCIRB Proposes Dual Wage Threshold Increases for 2026
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 558 Landscape Industry Insight from NALP’s ELEVATE Conference
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 557 Key Elements in A Fleet Safety Program for Plumbers and HVAC Contractors
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Matt Gorham discuss three key elements Plumbers and HVAC Contractors should include in their fleet safety…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 556 Using Rancho Mesa Resources to Prepare Drivers for Winter Weather Conditions
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss how to prepare company drivers for winter weather…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 555 Mitigating Risk on the Move: The Case for Third-Party Subhauler Agreements
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 554 Workplace Etiquette Guidelines for New Employees and Those New to the Workforce
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss workplace etiquette guidelines for new employees and those new…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 553 Beyond Blood Sugar: How Diabetes Impacts Workers’ Compensation Claims
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…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 552 California Employment Law Updates for 2026
California Governor Gavin Newsom has signed into law several new bills impacting both workers and employers, covering everything from paid leave to wage…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 551 Fleet Safety Starts with Strong MVR Guidelines
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Greg Garcia, Account Executive with Rancho Mesa discuss why fleet safety starts with strong MVR guidelines.Show Notes: …
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 550 OSHA Requirements for Weekly Safety Meetings
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down to discuss OSHA’s Requirements for weekly safety meetings.Show Notes…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 549 Kidnap, Ransom & Extortion Insurance: A Board-Recruitment Advantage for Nonprofit
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Associate Account Executive Jack Marrs discuss how having kidnap, ransom and extortion (KR&E) insurance benefits…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 548 Avoiding Halloween Horrors: Tips for a Workplace-Friendly Halloween
In the spirit of the October season, Rancho Mesa’s Jadyn Brandt and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby sit down for an extra spooky episode to talk…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 547 Private Equity and Bonded Contractors: Building a Foundation through Communication
Rancho Mesa's Marketing and Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Surety Group Leader Andy Roberts as he explains the important role…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 546 Insuring the Future: AI Tools for Modern Brokers
Rancho Mesa President David Garcia sits down with Erik Vandermaus, Executive Vice President with BrokerPRO, a data and insight company that’s transforming the…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 545 Preparing the Next Generation of Construction Leaders
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Casey Craig to discuss a critical issue facing the construction industry, preparing for the next…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 544 Recapping Aspire Ignite Conference: Takeaways for Landscape Professionals
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Greg Garcia, Account Executive with Rancho Mesa discuss Aspire’s recent Ignite Conference for the landscape industry.Show…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 543 Maintaining Strong Banking Relationships Supports Surety Bonding Capacity
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive of the Surety Department Josh Hill talk about maintaining strong banking relationships that support a…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 542 Dealing with Former Employees Who Post Slanderous Videos Online
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby, discuss how to deal with current or former employees who post slanderous videos…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 541 Doubling Down on Safety in California’s Janitorial Industry
Rancho Mesa’s Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Jeremy Hoolihan, Partner and Account Executive of the Janitorial Group…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 540 Success Soars with SafetyOne™ Improve Workplace Safety and Lower Costs
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby, discuss how Rancho Mesa’s SafetyOne platform can impact insurance expenses. Show…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 539 Navigating the Hard Market in Tree Care Insurance
Rancho Mesa’s Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Rory Anderson, Partner with the Tree Care Group, to discuss how tree…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 538 Using Rancho Mesa Resources for Return-to-Work Programs
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Colby, discuss how companies can utilize Rancho Mesa’s resources for return-to-work…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 537 Protecting the Organization and Employees When Offering Retirement Plans
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Human Services Group Sam Brown talk about mitigating risk for ERISA retirement plans, which Rancho Mesa…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 536 Training Your Team for Safer Driving This Fall
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Khalil, discuss keeping drivers safe during the back-to-school commute. Show Notes…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 535 The History, Importance and Value of Surety Bond Requirements for Contractors
Marketing & Media Communications Specialist Megan Lockhart sits down with Surety Relationship Executive Anne Wright to cover the history, importance, and…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 534 Staying Compliant: Updating Your Human Resources Policies
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Khalil, talk about the importance of staying compliant by updating your company…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 533 Navigating Risk: A Holistic Approach to Mechanical Trades Safety with UFG
Account Executive Matt Gorham sits down with Gary Clevenger, VP of Risk Control at UFG Insurance, to discuss a consultative approach to risk management in the…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 532 Protect Your Business With Contractual Risk Transfer
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Khalil, discuss Rancho Mesa’s upcoming workshop: Protect Your Business with Contractual…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 531 Training Your Landscape Fleet Drivers with Rancho Mesa
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Vice President of the Landscape and Tree Care Group, Drew Garcia, talk about the importance of training landscape fleet…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 530 Inside PSSIs Growth and Safety Culture with James Simpson
James Simpson, President of Pacific Southwest Structures, joins Rancho Mesa Vice President Daniel Frazee to talk about his path in construction, the company’s…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 529 Six Ways Contractors Can Prepare for Higher Workers’ Compensation Rates
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Sam Clayton, Vice President of the Construction Group to discuss the ways contractors can prepare for higher…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 528 Resources to Reduce the Impact of Workers Compensation Rate Increase
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Khalil, discuss Rancho Mesa’s resources that can help to reduce the impact of California’s…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 527 The Value of Safety Committees in Human Services Organizations
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Associate Account Executive Jack Marrs talk about the value of safety committees in human services organizations…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 526 Workers' Compensation AI Innovations with ICW Group
Rancho Mesa President David Garcia sits down with ICW Group’s VP of Risk Management Services, Sandy Smith, and Technical Specialist, Tom Jolliff discuss the…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 525 Top Work-Related Injuries for Landscapers
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Greg Garcia, Account Executive with the Landscape and Tree Care Group, discuss the top work-related injuries for…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 524 Building Leadership and Partnerships in Risk Management Insights from ICW
Rancho Mesa President David Garcia sits down with ICW Group’s VP of Risk Management Services, Sandy Smith, and Technical Specialist, Tom Jolliff discuss ICW's…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 523 Signs of Future Increased Costs in Workers' Compensation Continue
In this episode, Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley and Account Executive Kevin Howard discuss California’s proposed Senate Bill 555, also known as the Workers’…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 522 CA Insurance Commissioner Lara Approves 8.7% Workers Compensation Increase
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and President David Garcia discuss California's approved 8.7% workers' compensation insurance rate increase, its impact on…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 521 Mid-Year Insurance Outlook for Contractors: Rising Costs, Tighter Margins
Rancho Mesa's Alyssa Burley sits down with Account Executive Casey Craig as he gives listeners a mid-year insurance update for construction contractors. Show…
Rancho Mesa's StudioOne™ Safety and Risk Management NetworkEp. 520 Preparing for the Summer Heat: Heat Illness Prevention Resources from Rancho Mesa
Rancho Mesa’s Alyssa Burley and Client Technology Specialist, Brenda Khalil, discuss how to keep workers safe in the summer months using Rancho Mesa’s heat…