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Influencer Marketing, Can it Help You?

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181: Rebuilding a Western Legacy

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Running a Successful Tack Shop without Online Sales

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From the Outback to WESA

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Dressing the West

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Dealing with Sales Reps Effectively

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178: Built to Sell

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Financial Strategies Every Store Needs to Grow

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A Bit of Innovation

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Retail Roundup: Retail on the Road

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176: A Craft that Can’t be Automated

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Retail Roundup: Get Started in Private Label

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From Ranch Roots to Retail Loyalty

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The Opportunity in the Dover Crash

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174: How Hamley’s Turned Retail into an Experience

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Where the Eyeballs Are

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Built for Retail

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AI for Retailers

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172: The Art Behind Peyote Bird

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Inside Wei's Western Wear

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Why Mental Health Matters in Equine Retail

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The Fringe Effect

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Juggling Life and Running a Retail Business

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Kirbe Schnoor on Media, Partnerships & Building a Western Brand

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Big Brand Case Studies, Small Retail Takeaways

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Reinventing the Saddle

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How In-Store Displays Drive Sales

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167: The Making of a Lasting Retail Brand

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Retail Sales Training and Upselling Ethically

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166: From Crown to Community Manager

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New Product Highlights from WESA January 2026

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A Family’s Legacy in Crafting Western Heritage

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Inventory Management Software

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What Smart Buyers Are Doing Differently in 2026

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Re-release: Best of Wisdom by WESA 2025

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How Terry Larson Built a Retail Powerhouse

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Celebrating 30 Years of Cowboy Hardware

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Blending Craftsmanship and Modern Western Style

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Retail Roundup: Writing an Effective Survey

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Retail Roundup: Why Retailers Need to Think Like Content Creators in 2026

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Ferrell Brand’s Stand Against Shortcuts

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Retail Roundup: Fire Up Your Marketing

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Retail Roundup: Merchandising Tips for Small Retailers

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Publishing, Partnerships, and the Future of Equine Media with John Lunn

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Retail Roundup: Navigating the Complexities of Bookkeeping for Small Businesses

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The Young Founder’s Journey of Vaquero Outdoors

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Retail Roundup: How to use Visuals that Connect for Retail Success

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Claire Porter’s Artistic Evolution

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Retail Roundup: Easy Video Ideas for Busy Retailers

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WESA’s Most Innovative Product Award Winner

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Retail Roundup: Loans for Small Business - Why, How and When

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New Companies and Products at the August WESA

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Retail Roundup: How to Merchandise Your Store, Tips That Work

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The Art and Business of Hats with J Marc Bailey and Cole Bailey

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Retail Roundup: In Store Sales and Getting to Most from Your WESA Booth

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Retail Roundup: Email Marketing for Retailers and Manufacturers

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Retail Roundup: August WESA Forecast: Colors, Styles, and What Customers Will Crave

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How Kultured Rider Is Inspiring Confidence in the Show Ring and Beyond

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Retail Roundup - Importance of Inventory Management

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Retail Roundup: Shipping Smarter, Not Harder

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The Secrets Behind Cowboy Hat Shaping with Glenn Orms

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Smart Incentives to Inspire and Retain Your Retail Team

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The Importance of SEO for Any Company

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How VEXIL is Redefining Western Lifestyle Retail

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Retail Roundup: How Independent Retail Wins in 2025

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Importance of Human Resources to a Small Business

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The Story Behind the Bed Stu Footwear Brand

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Retail Roundup: SOPs Made Simple

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Welcome To The Cold Cactus Boutique

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Finding and Working with Sponsored Riders

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Top Social Media Mistakes Retailers/Brands Make and How to Fix Them

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PRCA's Paul Woody shares Western Industry Insights on Marketing, Media and Modern Rodeo

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Retail Roundup - Limited Editions as a Retail Tool

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What Sales Reps/ Manufacturers Wish Retailers Knew

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Introducing WESA President Michael Anderson

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Revisit: Learning Lessons about Entrepreneurship from Lucky Chuck and Gypsy Soule Founder Lorinda Van Newkirk

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Spotlight on the French/West/Vaughn (FWV) and Baker Bonner Alliance

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The Path to Purchase

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A Closer Look at Front Porch Label

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A peek inside Power Hat Company and its Power Project

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Retail Roundup: Building a Western Brand from Scotland to the World

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How Cowboy Collectibles Created a Horsehair Jewelry Business

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

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Retail Roundup: The Boot Retailer’s Playbook

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Introducing Cuttin Up Show Blankets

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Kelly’s Market Opens New Dallas Market Center Space

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Retail Roundup: Insights from Retail 101: Foundational Strategies for Small Retail Success

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Tecovas Takes Aim at Retail

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Hat Harness: A new way to travel with your hats

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Retail Roundup: Transform Complaints into Collaboration: Insights from Joshua Routh

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Retail Roundup: Unlocking Retail Growth at the Holidays and Beyond

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Retail Roundup: Working with Influencers & Collaborations with Boutiques

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A Startup Western Brand in the UK

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Retail Roundup: Up-sell, cross-sell and just make their day.

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Retail Roundup: Current Trends and Retail Insights

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The Buckaroo Hatters Story

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Retail Roundup: Exceptional Sales

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The Red Dirt Hat Story

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Retail Roundup: Innovative Tack Trends & In-Store Strategies with Breanna Brown

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Retail Roundup: Stand Out and Race Past Your Competition with Expert Positioning