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 Visit the WESA Website 

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Wisdom by WESA 75: Haegels West, One of the Nation‘s Oldest Western Wear and Tack Retailers

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 Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 74: Catching Up With Michael Baca At Justin Brands

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) Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 73: Toby Lewis chats about his 25 years on the WESA board and a lot more

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 Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 72: Meet Bob Davidson, President of WESA predecessor The Men's Apparel Club

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 Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 71 Special: WESA's 100th Anniversary

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 Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 70: Scott Piper: WESA President by way of the NFL.

Mark Broughton recounts his journey from a teenage surfer with a love of horses to his presidency of WESA Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 69: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guests: Mark Broughton- WESA President 2013 - 2014 Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 69: Mark Broughton: From Teenage Surfer to WESA President

As WESA President in 2011 and 2012, Gene House and the Board of Directors faced some challenges and changes.    Guests and Links Episode 68: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guests: Gene House - WESA President 2011 - 2012, Sales Manager for M&F Western Products Visit the WESA Website    

Wisdom by WESA 68: Gene House Looks Back on his WESA Experiences

WESA entered the 21st Century under the leadership of Jack Tait who joins us today to talk about the business and the association back then. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 67: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guests: Jack Tait - WESA President 2001 - 2002 Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 67: A conversation with Jack Tait who led WESA at the beginning of the 2000's

Wisdom By WESA steps back in time to chat with past president Buck Anderson, who led the association from 1991 to 1992. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 66: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guests: Buck Anderson - WESA President 1991-1992 Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 66: A Step Back In WESA's History With Buck Anderson

Jill Holloman Discusses Circle Y's dedication to customer service and craftsmanship in building its saddle business. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 65: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guests: Jill Hollomon of Circle Y  Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 65: Sixty Years of Saddle Making at Circle Y

HiEnd Accents Offers Retailers Serving The Western and English Markets With High Quality Home Products For Their Customers. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 64: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guests: Patty Price and Amy Moorehouse of HiEnd Accents | HiEnd Accents on Facebook | HiEnd Accents on YouTube Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 64: HiEnd Accents Describes its Place in WESA's World.

The Leadership Team from Twisted X joins Wisdom By WESA to discuss the company's dedication to new products, new technology, and social responsibility. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 63: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guests: Panel with three of Twisted X’s leadership members: President and CEO, Prasad Reddy; Chief Marketing Officer, Tricia Mahoney; and National Sales Director, Brandon Forquer Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 63: Catching Up With Twisted X

Rio Mercedes' Ryan Vaughn joins us to chat about the company's performance last year and its presence at the Dallas Show. Listen in... Guests and Links Episode 62: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Ryan Vaughn of Rios of Mercedes | Rios of Mercedes Booklet | Rios of Mercedes Boot Company on Pinterest Link: Boots are Made for Walking Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 62: Rio Mercedes' Ryan Vaughn Returns To Our Show

WESA incoming President Patrick Powers discusses WESA’s past achievements and future potential. Listen in…Guests and Links Episode 61: Hosts:  Mike Donnell, Kacee Willbanks Colletti, and Sophia Jagella Guest: Patrick Powers of WESA Visit the WESA Website 

Wisdom by WESA 61: Past Present and Future with Patrick Powers

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