Wisdom by WESA

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)...

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...

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

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 Willbanks Colletti , and Sophia Jagella Guest: Ashley Heflin of  AH Performance Stall Mats | Facebook Link:  Go Fast Races Visit the WESA Website

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 Links Episode 85: Hosts:   Mike Donnell ,  Kacee Willbanks Colletti , and Sophia Jagella Guest:  Jason Miller  of  C-A-L Ranch Stores Visit the WESA Website

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 to set up shop and the success the  company has had. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 84: Hosts:   Mike Donnell ,  Kacee Willbanks Colletti , and Sophia Jagella Guest:  Pascale Sylvain  of  Bijoux Fab Visit the WESA Website

Jeremiah Craig, Cowboy boot content creator discusses how he works with boot brands and retailers to incorporate modern social media techniques into their marketing programs.   Guests and Links Episode 83: Hosts:   Mike Donnell ,  Kacee Willbanks Colletti , and Sophia Jagella Guest: Jeremiah Craig |  YouTube Visit the WESA Website

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:   Mike Donnell ,  Kacee Willbanks Colletti , and Sophia Jagella Guest:  Adeel Mitha  Guest:  Sam Seibenthall Link:  Southern Grace Visit the WESA Website

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 about her business. ​Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 81: Hosts:   Mike Donnell ,  Kacee Willbanks Colletti , and Sophia Jagella Guest: Rebecca Lopez of  The Wranglin' Mama  |  Facebook  |  Instagram  |  Pintrest Visit the WESA Website

Judy Wagner, Montana Silversmiths’ Vice President of Marketing joins the show to talk about exciting news from the company. Listen In... Guests and Links Episode 80: Hosts:   Mike Donnell ,  Kacee Willbanks Colletti , and Sophia Jagella Guest: Judy Wagner of  Montana Silversmiths |  Facebook Visit the WESA Website

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 Visit the WESA Website

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 Visit the WESA Website  

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 yea...

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 B...