Lost Trade

Bruce is a Veterinarian and Leather Craftsman that found his true passion in refurbishing and preserving the tools of history.

Many of you already know Bruce and may have purchased some tools from him already. If you don't know about him, be sure to visit his website www.brucejohnsonleather.com

Check out some of his tools and give him a call, I am sure he can find the tools you need in your shop.

In this episode, I sit down with Dana and Tracy Eklund to visit about their business Big Sky Mohair Cinches. We talk about how they got into the world of mohair and tying cinches, how they grew the business, and what their plans are for the business in the future.

I had a lot of fun interviewing these two and I think you will find this conversation fun and interesting!

Visit bigskymohaircinches.com

Or find them on Instagram and Facebook to see the wonderful work that these two ladies create!

In this episode, I sit down and visit with Tanner Claridge who owns and operates Claridge Leather in Montana.

I really enjoyed talking with him about how he got into LeatherCraft, his business, and his super interesting day job.

Give this episode a listen and be sure to follow Tanner on Instagram and YouTube.

In this episode we visit with Lisa Sorrell who is a very talented boot maker from Guthrie, OK.

On top of being an award winning boot maker, Lisa is also an author along with operating a supply business for other bookmakers in the industry.

Here how she got started, her bookmaking theory and her business thoughts on juggling her many interests.

customboots.net

sorrellnotionsandfindings.com

In this episode, we take a look at the fur market with Kris Pope. Kris is a professional trapper and educator as well as a leather craftsman.

I enjoyed visiting with him about the ins and outs of the fur market and how it led him into the world of Leathercraft. As I am a leather craftsman who is getting into wanting to use more fur, we had a lot to visit about.

www.coyotetrappingschool.com

You can also follow him on Instagram as well as his podcast and YouTube channel by the same name.

This interview is with a great friend and fellow craftsman Jeff Payne. Jeff is a bit and spur maker from Glen Rose, TX. He has been equipping horses and cowboys with his bits and spurs for over 30 years.

Hear how he got started in this business and how he operates a business in 2021 still using the "handshake" relationship with his customers.

www.paynebitsandspurs.com

I really enjoyed interviewing this artist and craftsman. Scott Slusher is a fantastic photographer who's passion is photographing cowboys and the western lifestyle. Hear how this freelance photographer brings a special type of craftsmanship into a world of studio lighting, memory cards, and technology.

Be sure to follow Scott's instagram feed as well as check out his website www.scottslusherphotography.com

This episode is an interview with Justin Walker with Rockin Out Silver. Justin is a custom silversmith and engraver that took his knowledge of silver work and created a business that brings aspects of the manufacturing world together in order to offer quality pieces on a large scale.

Check out his website for jewelry, hardware, and conchos to help maximize your profits for your retail or leathergoods business.

www.RockinOutSilver.com

Our first boot maker is on the podcast and its Dustin Lauw from Salado, TX with Duck's Heritage Custom Boots.

Listen to see how a fourth generation leather worker niched down his craft and focused on mastering the skill of making custom cowboy boots.

To see some of Dustin's work, search for him on Facebook and Instagram.

In this episode of Lost Trade, we interview Dusty Smith with WYO Custom Saddles and Trees in Buffalo, WY.

Dusty is a custom saddle maker as well as a highly skilled custom saddle tree maker. We visit with him about his journey into the trade of saddle tree building as an accomplished saddle maker.

If you want to get in touch with Dusty or to see some of his work, visit his website at www.wyosaddlesandtrees.com