Wisdom by WESA

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 Jagella Guest: Yvonne South of Saddle Right Visit 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 business Guests and Links Episode 124: Hosts:   Mike Donnell ,  Kacee Willbanks Colletti , and Sophia Jagella Guest: Elizabeth Brady | Facebook Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Wendy Ozburn Visit the WESA Website

Bill Hippel recounts his five decades in the western wear sales industry. Guests and Links Episode 122: Hosts:   Mike Donnell ,  Kacee Willbanks Colletti , and Sophia Jagella Guest: Bill Hippel Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Tracy Halling Visit 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 J...

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 119: Hosts:   Mike Donnell ,  Kacee Willbanks Colletti , and Sophia Jagella Guest: Jerry Beagley Link: Meet Jerry Beagley Link: Back When They Bucked With Jerry Beagley Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Darrell Nephew , Executive Vice President, Circle Y Link: Tucker Saddlery Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Jessica Shaw Visit 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 f...

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 Jagella Guest: Steve Weil Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Zach Lawless, the Great Great Grandson of CH Hyer Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Gary Adelman and Julie Byington Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Suzanne Lorenz Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Christina Fordham Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Jay T. Rockwell Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Blair Dworkin Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Scott Tucker Link: Join us at WESA's new home: the Dallas Market Center Link: Anderson Bean Mens Cowboy Boots Link: Anderson Bean Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Teresa Johnson of Vintage Cowgirl Cases Visit 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 Jagella Guest: 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 Jagella Guest: Lorinda Van Newkirk Link: Lucky Chuck Visit 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 Jagella Guest: Erin DeLong Durango Boots Marketing Manager Visit 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 Jagella Guest Host: Glenn the Geek of Horses in the Morning Company Highlight: Big Country Toys Company Highlight: American Darling Compan...

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, 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 ,  Kacee Willbanks Colletti , and Sophia Jagella Guest: Michael Prescott, Steel Blue Territory Manager for Texas and Louisiana  Visit the WESA Website