Wisdom by WESA

SpurWest Trading Co. founder Kipp Smith shares the story of the energetic SpurWest brand. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 128:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Kipp Smith of Spur West Trading, 4/9Visit the WESA Website

WESA Board Member and Sales Representative for Justin Brands pays another visit to Wisdom by WESA. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 127:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Michael Baca of Justin BootsVisit the WESA Website

Jaylin Raymer talks about her transition from singer - songwriter to high fashion western wear entrepreneur spearheading Planet Cowboy's growth. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 126:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Jaylin Raymer of Planet CowboyVisit the WESA Website

The tested science behind Saddle Right pads accounts for the brand's success spanning more than four decades. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 125:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Yvonne South of Saddle RightVisit the WESA Website

Elizabeth Brady found hat burning to be a therapeutic activity aiding in her recovery from traumatic brain injury, leading to the birth of a successful businessGuests and Links Episode 124:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Elizabeth Brady | FacebookVisit the WESA Website

Following 8 years in the Air Force, Wendy Ozburn turned her talents to producing creative buckles.Guests and Links Episode 123:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Wendy OzburnVisit the WESA Website

Bill Hippel recounts his four decades in the western wear sales industry.Guests and Links Episode 122:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Bill HippelVisit the WESA Website

Tracy Halling Discusses Austin Accent's Decades Long Focus on Accessories. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 121:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Tracy HallingVisit the WESA Website

Clint Orms shares his story from rodeo beginnings to leading the thriving Clint Orms Engraving today. Tune in to hear Clint share the captivating story of his personal and professional evolution, offering an inspiring glimpse into the promising future of Western craftsmanship. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 120:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Clint OrmsVisit the WESA Website

Jerry Beagley discusses how his rodeo life and tack business have been intertwined since college and his induction into the Pro Rodeo Hall of Fame. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 118:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Jerry BeagleyLink: Meet Jerry BeagleyLink: Back When They Bucked With Jerry BeagleyVisit the WESA Website

Darrell Nephew recounts the history of Tucker Saddles and shares plans for a new line and an award honoring founder Steve Tucker. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 118:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Darrell Nephew, Executive Vice President, Circle YLink: Tucker SaddleryVisit the WESA Website

Senior Buyer Jessica Shaw discusses Back In The Saddle's successful business model. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 117:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Jessica ShawVisit the WESA Website

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 WESA Special Episode August 2023: 00:32 - Hailey Nelson - Western and Co. 03:20 - Jamie Weidner from JT International 07:00 - Tim with Prince of Scots 11:12 - Carolina Crowley of the Carolina Crowley Collection 14:40 - Kacy Burke from Buckaroo Beau Books 18:25 - Ted from Cowboy Sh!t 23:48 - Jeff from Prime Performance Nutrition

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 Sophia JagellaGuest: Steve WeilVisit the WESA Website

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 Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Zach Lawless, the Great Great Grandson of CH HyerVisit the WESA Website

An introduction to Flynt Western men's western wear. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 113:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Gary Adelman and Julie ByingtonVisit the WESA Website

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, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Suzanne LorenzVisit the WESA Website

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 Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Christina FordhamVisit the WESA Website

Meet the multi-talented cowboy, stuntman, horse trainer, actor and western artist appearing at WESA in August. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 110:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Jay T. RockwellVisit the WESA Website

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...Guests and Links Episode 109:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Blair DworkinVisit the WESA Website

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, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Scott TuckerLink: Join us at WESA's new home: the Dallas Market CenterLink: Anderson Bean Mens Cowboy BootsLink: Anderson BeanVisit the WESA Website

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:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Teresa Johnson of Vintage Cowgirl CasesVisit the WESA Website

Mountain biker and barrel racer Monique Vek talks about successfully adopting athletic wear features to western wear. Listen in...Guests and Links Episode 106:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Monique Vek of M Sport 6 Apparel Visit the WESA Website

Lorinda Van Newkirk talks about building western fashion brands and businesses. Listen In...Guests and Links Episode 105:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Lorinda Van NewkirkLink: Lucky ChuckVisit the WESA Website

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 104:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Erin DeLong Durango Boots Marketing ManagerVisit the WESA Website

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 Episode January Special:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest Host: Glenn the Geek of Horses in the MorningCompany Highlight: Big Country ToysCompany Highlight: American DarlingCompany Highlight: Dimples Horse TreatsCompany Highlight: Fly Free Horse BootsCompany Highlight: Western GrandeVisit the WESA Website

WESA 2023 Salesperson of The Year, Scott Stickley, chats about his sales career. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 102: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Scott Stickley Visit the WESA Website

Blue Steel, Austalia's top selling steel toed work shoes making gains in the U.S. market. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 101: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Michael Prescott, Steel Blue Territory Manager for Texas and Louisiana  Visit the WESA Website

Melanie Edge walks us through the interesting history and consistent growth of Western Edge. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 100: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Melanie Edge of Western Edge Guest: Judy Wagner of Montana Silversmiths Visit the WESA Website

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 Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Jack Sievers and Mike Sanders of JT International Visit the WESA Website

Mackey USA founder, Meegan Robinette, tells the story of the popular equine accessory company. Listen in....  Guests and Links Episode 98: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Meegan Robinette Visit the WESA Website

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 designing and producing had made, fine leather jackets and bags from Italy. And, a new line is being introduced. Listen in.... Guests and Links Episode 97: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Reza (Ray) Ghazinouri and Lisa Wicks of M&R Moda in Pelle Firenze  Visit the WESA Website

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 Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Sean Leon of Bailey Hats Visit the WESA Website

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 of the Horse Radio Network bring you this special.  Listen in....  Guests and Links Episode Special: Link to Sound File for Sight Impaired:  Click Here Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella 01:00 - Chuupul Leather Travel Accessories, Natasha  06:15 - Hoss Boot Company, Don Colbert  09:05 - Weatherbeeta - Rachel Cook 11:50 - Smarty Roping, Travis 15:40 - Galligers Water, Melissa 19:10 - San Saba Equine, Rusty 20:32 - Draw it out - La Nae Visit the WESA Website  

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 Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Hanna Miller of Fairfax and Favour Visit the WESA Website

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 Links Episode 93: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Kate Day co-founder of Dovetail Workwear Visit the WESA Website

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: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Heath Calhoun of Cowboy Cool Visit the WESA Website

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 Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Image Credit: WeatherBeeta.UK Guest: Jessica Manson, Senior Account Director of Weatherbeeta Visit the WESA Website  

Dave Duquett, president and founder of Western Justice, describes the organization's purpose and its work to protect the interests of the western horse industry. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 90: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Dave Duquett of Western Justice | Instagram | Facebook Visit the WESA Website

Lyn Baskett discusses the North American market opportunity for German leather jackets. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 89: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Lyn Baskett of Mauritius Leather | Instagram | Facebook Link: The Daily Front Row Visit the WESA Website

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 Links Episode 88: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Taylor McCann and Carolin Lyon of 9 Grey Horses | Instagram | Facebook Visit the WESA Website

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 Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: LAMO VP of Sales John Pierce Visit the WESA Website