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Wisdom by WESA
The Western & English Sales Association (WESA) provides the world’s largest trade events for retailers, manufacturers, and sales representatives of the Equestrian Industry. In this podcast, we feature exclusive interviews and with noteworthy Western/English personalities, retailers, and exhibitors who you’ve always wanted to talk to! Don’t miss out on all the news for manufacturers and retailers of the Equine industry!
Episodes
Wisdom by WESAA Closer Look at Catalogue and Online Retailer "Back In The Saddle"
Senior Buyer Jessica Shaw discusses Back In The Saddle's successful business model. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 117: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee…
Wisdom by WESANew Products from WESA in August 2023
Glenn brings you another round of interviews from the WESA market in August. Highlighting new companies and products that you might have missed. Listen in…
Wisdom by WESAThe Rockmount Ranch Wear Story
The fascinating story of Rockmount Ranch Wear from 1946 to today. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 115: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and…
Wisdom by WESAWelcoming Back Hyer Boots
After closing shop in the 1970's, Hyer Boot Company is now reviving the legend of The Cowboy Boot. Guests and Links Episode 114: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee…
Wisdom by WESAGetting to Know Flynt Western
An introduction to Flynt Western men’s western wear. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 113: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia…
Wisdom by WESADIBA True is a True Family Footwear Business
The story behind the conception and growth of DIBA True and its parent company DIBA Shoes. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 112: Hosts: Mike Donnell…
Wisdom by WESAA Closer Look at Partrade Today
Partrade’s Christine Fordham talks about the company's success and her new role as a WESA Board Member. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 111: Hosts: Mike…
Wisdom by WESACowboy Artist Jay T. Rockwell Coming to WESA
Meet the multi-talented cowboy, stuntman, horse trainer, actor and western artist appearing at WESA in August. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 110…
Wisdom by WESAMeet Equine Artist, Blair Dworkin
Noted equine sculptor and jewelry designer Blair Dworkin chats about how her artistic sense and love of horses that helped guide her career path. Listen in…
Wisdom by WESAMeet WESA’s New President, Scott Tucker
WESA’s new President chats about his career and his vision for WESA. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 108: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti…
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The Story Behind Vintage Cowgirl Cases
Teresa Johnson talks about her segue from a 33-year nursing career to a thriving western jewelry case business. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 107…
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Wisdom by WESA 106: M Sport 6 Apparel Brings Athletic Wear to Western Wear
Mountain biker and barrel racer Monique Vek talks about successfully adopting athletic wear features to western wear. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode…
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Wisdom by WESA 105: Learning Lessons about Entrepreneurship from Lucky Chuck and Gypsy Soule Founder Lorinda Van Newkirk
Lorinda Van Newkirk talks about building western fashion brands and businesses. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 105: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 104: The Durango Boot Story From the 60's Till Now
Durango Boot Marketing Manager Erin DeLong visits the show to chat about the brand’s multi-faceted marketing strategy. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode…
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WESA Trade Show Special Jan. 2023
January Show Special: Glenn the Geek brings you a variety of interviews from new smaller companies he found at WESA in Dallas. Listen in.... Guests and Links…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 102: A Discussion with WESA’s 2023 Salesperson of the Year, Scott Stickley
WESA 2023 Salesperson of The Year, Scott Stickley, chats about his sales career. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 102: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 101: Blue Steel Work Shoes Make Headway in America
Blue Steel, Australia’s top-selling steel-toed work shoes making gains in the U.S. market. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 101: Hosts: Mike Donnell…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 100: The Story of Western Edge, WESA’s 2022 Top Hand Recipient
Melanie Edge walks us through the interesting history and consistent growth of Western Edge. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 100: Hosts: Mike Donnell…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 99: JTI to Celebrate its 50th Anniversary
From Jack's Tack to JT International ... founder Jack Sievers tells the company’s story. Listen in.... Guests and Links Episode 99: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 98: Mackey USA’s Founder Tells Its Success Story
Mackey USA founder, Meegan Robinette, tells the story of the popular equine accessory company. Listen in.... Guests and Links Episode 98: Hosts: Mike Donnell…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 97: Learning More About Fine Leather Garments and Bags From M&R Moda in Pelle Firenze
Reza Ghazinouri, Founder/President, and Lisa Wicks, Sales, of M&R Moda in Pelle Firenze join Wisdom By WESA to chat about the company’s quarter century of…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 96: Bailey Hats Celebrates 100 Years
A Look Back at Bailey’s History and a Look Forward At Its Future Plans. Listen in.... Guests and Links Episode 96: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA Special: Trade Show Interviews Highlighting New Products
This special episode with interviews from the 2022 August WESA trade Show highlights some of the new products hitting the stores. Glenn the Geek and Coach Jenn…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 94: Fairfax and Favor’s More Aggressive US Marketing Effort
Fairfax and Favor's First U.S. Marketing Representative Talks about the brand's future plans in the U.S. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 94: Hosts: Mike…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 93: Introducing Dovetail Workwear For Women By Women
Kate Day, co-founder of Dovetail Workwear joins us to talk about the origin of this highly popular workwear line for working women. Listen In... Guests and…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 92: Cowboy Cool Comes to Visit
Heath Calhoun Shares Cowboy Cool's Transition From a Brick and Mortar Store to an Online And Wholesale Success Story. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 92…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 91: Welcome to Weatherbeeta
Jessica Manson Joins us to chat about Weatherbeeta's growth in the U.S. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 91: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 90: What is Western Justice And What Does it Do?
Dave Duquett, president and founder of Western Justice, describes the organization's purpose and its work to protect the interests of the western horse…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 89: Learning More About Mauritius Leather Jackets from Germany
Lyn Baskett discusses the North American market opportunity for German leather jackets. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 89: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 88: What Does 9 Grey Horses Do?
Taylor McCann and her mother Carolin Lyon chat about how their retail clothing business got started and how social media drives sales. Listen In... Guests and…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 87: LAMO Footwear Enters the Western Market
LAMO VP Sales, John Pierce talks about the evolution of the LAMO brand. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 87: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 86: The Story Behind AH Performance Stall Mats
Ashley Heflin talks about the booming popularity of her firm's unique stall mats. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 86: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 85: Welcome C-A-L Ranch Stores
Jason Miller, director of marketing for C-A-L Ranch Stores talks about its growth from one store in Idaho to 30 throughout four states. Listen In... Guests and…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 84: Texas based western jewelry company Bijoux Fab
French Canadian Western jewelry designer Pascale Sylvain talks about how her love of the American west and of jewelry prompted her to move from Canada to Texas…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 83: WESA Chats With Western Boot Content Producer Jeremiah Craig
Jeremiah Craig, Cowboy boot content creator discusses how he works with boot brands and retailers to incorporate modern social media techniques into their…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 82: A Family of Brands with Southern Roots
We discuss the unique family history and bold marketing strategies that have led to Southern Grace's success. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 82: Hosts…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 81: A Discussion with Rebecca Lopez of The Wranglin’ Mama to Kick Off Our 2022 Season
Rebecca Lopez brought her The Wranglin' Mama jewelry line to the WESA Trade Show for the first time this year and captured lots of attention. We chat with her…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 80: Catching Up on Big News from Montana Silversmiths
Judy Wagner, Montana Silversmiths’ Vice President of Marketing joins the show to talk about exciting news from the company. Listen In... Guests and Links…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 79: A Discussion with David Baker, the 2022 Bill Shackelford Salesperson of The Year
David Baker was named the 2022 Bill Shackelford Salesperson of the Year and is in his 50th year as a western wear salesman. Listen In... Guests and Links…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 78: The 130 year history and the future of Wolverine Worldwide
A look at Yesterday’s history and Tomorrow’s future for a company with some of the best known brand of footwear in the world. Listen In… Guests and Links…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 77: Outfittin‘ the West for Over 100 Years
Lindsey Dillenbeck, Frank M Light’s great great granddaughter who owns F.M. Light & Sons with her husband joins the show to talk about the storied past and…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 76: M.L. Leddy‘s: 1922 to 2022
Founded in 1922 by M.L. Leddy to produce custom made boots and saddles, this retailer approaches it's 100th anniversary... Guests and Links Episode 76: Hosts…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 75: Haegels West, One of the Nation‘s Oldest Western Wear and Tack Retailers
Patrick Jackson discusses the history of and the future Haegels West, one of the oldest western wear and tack stores in the nation. Listen In... Guests and…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 74: Catching Up With Michael Baca At Justin Brands
Michael Baca talks about the boot business from his perspective of managing three brands. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 74: Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 73: Toby Lewis chats about his 25 years on the WESA board and a lot more
Toby Lewis looks back on his WESA experience which began at the Albany Hotel and included 25 years on the Association's Board and talks about his new…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 72: Meet Bob Davidson, President of WESA predecessor The Men's Apparel Club
Bob Davidson Tells Stories of the industry back when The Men's Apparel Club of Colorado produced the big Trade Show, now called WESA Guests and Links Episode…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 71 Special: WESA's 100th Anniversary
The first WESA Trade Show took place in 1922 in Denver, CO and next January in Dallas, TX we’ll celebrate the 100th anniversary of the WESA Trade Show. Tune in…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 70: Scott Piper: WESA President by way of the NFL.
Scott Piper chats about his NFL career and his transition into the western industry when his playing days were over. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 70…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 69: Mark Broughton: From Teenage Surfer to WESA President
Mark Broughton recounts his journey from a teenage surfer with a love of horses to his presidency of WESA Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 69: Hosts: Mike…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 68: Gene House Looks Back on his WESA Experiences
As WESA President in 2011 and 2012, Gene House and the Board of Directors faced some challenges and changes. Guests and Links Episode 68: Hosts: Mike Donnell…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 67: A conversation with Jack Tait who led WESA at the beginning of the 2000's
WESA entered the 21st Century under the leadership of Jack Tait who joins us today to talk about the business and the association back then. Listen in…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 66: A Step Back In WESA's History With Buck Anderson
Wisdom By WESA steps back in time to chat with past president Buck Anderson, who led the association from 1991 to 1992. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 65: Sixty Years of Saddle Making at Circle Y
Jill Holloman Discusses Circle Y's dedication to customer service and craftsmanship in building its saddle business. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 65…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 64: HiEnd Accents Describes its Place in WESA's World.
HiEnd Accents Offers Retailers Serving The Western and English Markets With High Quality Home Products For Their Customers. Listen in... Guests and Links…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 63: Catching Up With Twisted X
The Leadership Team from Twisted X joins Wisdom By WESA to discuss the company's dedication to new products, new technology, and social responsibility. Listen…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 62: Rio Mercedes' Ryan Vaughn Returns To Our Show
Rio Mercedes' Ryan Vaughn joins us to chat about the company's performance last year and its presence at the Dallas Show. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 61: Past Present and Future with Patrick Powers
WESA incoming President Patrick Powers discusses WESA’s past achievements and future potential. Listen in… Guests and Links Episode 61: Hosts: Mike Donnell…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 60: The Interesting story behind Bear Knuckles Gloves
They say necessity is the mother of invention. That was clearly the case 20 years ago when bareback rider Shawn Schild decided he needed a riding glove that…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 59: Coy Upchurch Talks About the Past, Present and Future of Fast Back Ropes
Fast Back Ropes is having one of its best years ever thanks to team ropers practicing at home and working cowboys using ropes on the ranch. Listen in... Guests…
Wisdom by WESAWisdom by WESA 58: The Story The Penelope Chilvers Footwear Brand in Europe and the U.S.
While Penelope Chilvers has enjoyed success in the U.S. the brand sees its debut at the upcoming WESA show as a coming out event to much of the retail…