Wisdom by WESA

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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 fea... more

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The podcast currently has 181 episodes available.

Wisdom by WESA episodes:

December 15, 2021Wisdom 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 Episode 79:
Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella
Guest: David Baker of American Hat Company
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28min
November 30, 2021Wisdom 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 Episode 78:
Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella
Guest: Miles Underwood of Wolverine
Link: Project Bootstrap
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24min
November 15, 2021Wisdom 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 bright future for this legendary western retailer and the slight change she wants to make to the name...
Guests and Links Episode 77:
Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella
Guest: Lindsay Dillenbeck
Link: 115 years and counting: F.M. Light & Sons is a family tradition
Link: YouTube
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26min
October 30, 2021Wisdom 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: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella
Guest: Mark Dunlap, M.L. Leddy's General Manager
Guest: Jim Franklin, M.L. Leddy's Vice President
Link: M.L. Leddy’s Celebrates 100 Years of Custom-Made Cowboy Boots
Link: The Boot Ranch Rite of Passage
Link: 2020 Houston Rodeo - American Icons - The American Buffalo & Leddy's Boots, a handmade Texas Legend since 1922
Link: A True Texas Legend
Link: Carving a Legacy: M.L. Leddy's in the Fort Worth Stockyards
Link: The Charger Bulletin
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30min
October 15, 2021Wisdom 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 Links Episode 75:
Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella
Guest: Patrick Jackson of Haegles West | Fifth generation takes over Haegle’s
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25min
September 30, 2021Wisdom 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 Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella
Guest:Michael Baca of Justin Brands | Justin Boots on YouTube
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20min
September 15, 2021Wisdom 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 interests... bicycle racing and sky diving. Listen In...
Guests and Links Episode 73:
Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella
Guest: Toby Lewis (WESA President 1997-1998)
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28min
August 30, 2021Wisdom 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 72:
Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella
Guest: Bob Davidson
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28min
August 15, 2021Wisdom 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 to a special Wisdom by WESA episode featuring featuring past guests and their experiences and memories as part of the Association.
Guests and Links Episode 71:
Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella
Guests:
Gerald Adame (WESA President, 2017-2018) and Jay Phillips (WESA President, 2019-20202)
Sara Jo Otto, Founder of Coyote Cowgirl
Brad Vance, VP Sales at Equibrand
Mike Sirjani, Co-Founder of Majyk Equipe
Dan Scully, VP Sales/ Marketing of Scully Leather Company
Lane Mizrahi, Vice President of Merchandising and Management of Sidran Inc.
Randy Little, Co-Founder of PFI Western Wear
Renee Gabet, Owner/ Founder of Annie Oakley
Ryan White, Managing Director Best Ever Pads
Deborah DuPont, Founder of Agave Sky
Jill Hollomon, Account Manager of Circle Y
Abbie Ellis, Founder of Benita Ceceille
Keith Mundee, President of American Hat Co
Amanda Kimes, Co-Owner/Founder of Kimes Ranch Apparel
Stacy Collins, VP of Sales of Vintage Collection
Jenna Garza, Sales Representative of Outdoor Crew
Coy Upchurch, General Manager Fast Back Ropes, Inc.
Blair Lowman of Penelope Chilvers Footwear
Pat Dahnke, Founder of Designs by Pat
Sonya Bengali and Katie McGraw from Riding Warehouse
George Wilson, Owner of COWBOYS TOO!
Kim Mills Borcher, Owner of Colorado Kim Boutique
Patty Price and Amy Moorehouse of HiEnd Accents
Monty Crist, General Manager of Professional’s Choice
President and CEO, Prasad Reddy; Chief Marketing Officer, Tricia Mahoney; and National Sales Director, Brandon Forquer of Twisted X’
Patrick Powers, WESA President 2021-2022
Ryan Vaughn, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Rios of Mercedes

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38min
July 30, 2021Wisdom 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:
Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella
Guests: Scott Piper- WESA President 2016 | Twisted X® Cowboy Boots & How they Fit - YouTube
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28min

FAQs about Wisdom by WESA:

How many episodes does Wisdom by WESA have?

The podcast currently has 181 episodes available.