Wisdom by WESA

Feb 28 2025 155 ep. 24 mins 7
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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 feature exclusive interviews and with noteworthy Western/English personalities, retailers, and exhibitors who you’ve always wanted to talk to! Don’t miss out on all the news for manufacturers and retailers of the Equine industry!

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A Closer Look at Front Porch Label

Feb 28 2025 22 mins  
Lisa Stubblefield talks about the history and future of her business and her brand.Hosts:Mike Donnell,Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Lisa Stubblefield

A peek inside Power Hat Company and its Power Project

Feb 15 2025 26 mins  
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How Cowboy Collectibles Created a Horsehair Jewelry Business

Jan 15 2025 22 mins  
How a Made in Montana company built a horsehair jewelry and accessory business border-to-border, coast to coast and across the ocean.Wisdom by WESA Episode 143:Hosts:Mike Donnell,Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Brenda Siegfried, Sales Manager at Cowboy Collectibles Inc

Doug Naylor, Wrangler’s National Director of Key Western Accounts

Dec 30 2024 21 mins  
Doug Naylor joined Wrangler 24 years ago right out of college and has progressed up the ladder to his current position as Director of Key Western Accounts.  He joins the show to talk about his career at Wrangler, what’s changed over the two and a half decades and his relationship with his customers. Wisdom by WESA Episode 142:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willban

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Dec 17 2024 37 mins  
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Introducing Cuttin Up Show Blankets

Dec 14 2024 26 mins  
Jennifer Palmer, founder of Cutting Up Show Blankets chats about this new product concept. Listen in...Wisdom by WESA Episode 141:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuest: Jennifer Palmer, founder of Cutting Up Show Blankets | InstagramVisit the WESA WebsiteTime Stamps:02:49 - The Journey of Jennifer Palmer's Business10:37 - The Longevity an

Kelly’s Market Opens New Dallas Market Center Space

Nov 30 2024 19 mins  
Kelly Grindinger talks about the history of Kelly’s Market and the opening of a new Dallas Market Center showroom.Wisdom by WESA Episode 139:Hosts: Mike Donnell & and Sophia JagellaGuests: Kelly Grindinger -- Kelly's Market on the 15th floor of the Dallas Trade CenterVisit the WESA Website

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Nov 18 2024 37 mins  
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Tecovas Takes Aim at Retail

Nov 15 2024 22 mins  
Tecovas VP of Sales Monte Nelson discusses the brand’s approach to an expanded retail presence.Wisdom by WESA Episode 139:Hosts: Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia JagellaGuests: Monte Nelson | TecovasVisit the WESA Website