Lost Trade

This episode is an interview cowboy chuckwagon cook Kent Rollins.   Kent has an amazing YouTube channel where he shows how to prepare some of the traditional cow camp meals, grandma's meat loaf, or even his version of the Big Mac.  My family and I love tuning into his channel every week to see what he is up to and what he's cooking. You can find information about his videos, recipes, and other great things he offers at his website, www.kentrollins.com  

In this episode we are visiting with Trent Johnson who owns and operates Greeley Hat Works in Greeley, CO. I really enjoyed getting to visit with Trent about his path to business in the hat industry.  I think you will really enjoy his story and mindset on business in the western industry.

In this episode, we sit down with a man that I have known online for almost a decade and only we only just met in person at the Heart of Texas Leather Show in Waco in 2023.   His name is Todd Broussard and he is the owner/operator of T-Pop Leather Shop in Louisiana. Todd is a rodeo cowboy, farrier and leather craftsman that has found his passion in building rodeo chaps and saddles.  His style and attention to detail are unique and spot on.   His story is not only interesting, but also inspiring to all of us that have always worked for ourselves or for those wanting to take the oppurtunity to work for yourself.   You can see Todd's work and connect with him on Instagram and Facebook by searching for T-Pop Leather Shop.

This episode of Lost Trade is a visit with one of the most well known custom stamping tool makers in the leather industry.   Robert Beard is known around the world for his completely hand crafted stamping tools.  We had the honor of sitting down with him and hearing just a glimpse of his amazing life and adventures through his leathercraft journey. We did this interview before we went to the Rocky Mountain Leather Trade Show in Sheridan, WY.  For this reason, there is some talk during the interview of the "upcoming show" and obviously that has already occured.   I truly enjoyed this interview and the oppurtunity to visit with such an icon in our industry.

This episode is an interview with Chuck Dorsett from Weaver Leather.  Chuck does fantastic leather craft videos on YouTube and offers great instruction.  His videos are high energy and very informative.   Check out his videos on the Weaver Leather YouTube channel.

Barry King is one of the most well known leather stamping tool makers in our industry.  If you tool leather, then you for sure have seen his tools and may own a fair amount of them.  Barry is a very interesting guy and makes some fantastic stamping tools that I use every day. Be sure to visit his website at www.barrykingtools.com or even better, stop by his booth at the next leather show and check out some of his tools.

In this episode, we visit with Doug Hansen who owns and operates Hansen Wheel and Wagon Shop in Letcher, SD. His shop builds and restores wagons of all shapes and styles.  The amount of research and history that he and his team possess is astonishing.  I really enjoyed visiting with him and learning about how he started his shop. Be sure to follow him on Instagram and visit their website at www.hansenwheel.com

In this episode, we visit with Keith Seidel who owns Seidel's Saddlery in downtown Cody, Wyoming. Keith has a long history in the custom saddle industry and we we enjoyed getting the oppurtunity to hear his story on our show.  Be sure to visit his website www.seidelsaddlery.com or check him out on Instagram and Facebook.

In this episode, we visit with wildlife biologist and photographer Wyman Meinzer.  His story starts out with him self funding a scientific study of the Coyote, living in a half dugout in the middle of thousands of acres, trapping/hunting then becoming the Official State Photographer of Texas. Being known for his accomplishments and long career as a successful wildlife photographer, his personal story on developing his craft and passion for the subject matter is truly amazing. Wyman lives in Benjamin, TX where he was born and raised.  He still spends his days calling in coyotes and other wildlife working to capture photos of these amazing wild creatures.   Be sure to follow him on Facebook and Instagram to see his daily posts of interesing photos and story.  You can also purchase one of his many books that he has published on his website at www.wymanmeinzer.com

In this episode, we visit with Bob Park about how he got started tooling leather and becoming one of the most well known floral designers in the industry.  For many of us that tool leather, we have known of Bob and his teachings as well as read his book on the subject. I really enjoyed hearing his story and learning more about his life in the military in the Special Forces.  He is an interesting craftsman and creates some of the most beautiful floral patterns in our industry today.    

In this episode, we visit with William James Brown with William James Leather. I met Willy shortly after moving to Moulton in 2020.  We quickly became friends and I was excited that we could finally have him on the podcast to hear his story and thoughts on social media in our industry. Follow him on Instagram and visit his website at www.williamjamesleather.com

Christopher Andre is the owner of Slickbald Customs where he creates holsters and amazing tooled pieces in the leather craft industry.   In this interview, we here how he got started in leather work as well as how he got involved in competitive shooting sports.  This brought together his love for shooting and holster making for a perfect match. You can see his work on instagram and can also find him teaching tooling classes at various leather trade shows during the year.

In this episode, we visit with Nick and Leanne who own and operate Hemlock and Hyde Leather Goods. This husband and wife team create beautiful designer bags, leather accessories and even custom felt hats.  I really enjoyed visiting with them and hearing their story as well as their ideas on the business. You can follow them on Instagram, tiktok, or visit their website at hemlockandhyde.com

In this episode we visit with Nevada Watt.  She is a silver smith and jewelry maker living and working on her husband's family ranch in South Eastern Oregon.  She has a new website that helps to teach cowboy gear trade skills to those wanting to learn.  beamaker.school You can also see her work at nevadawatt.com and Instagram.

In this episode, we visit with Sarah Garvey with Western Skies Handmade. Sarah creates beautiful handbags with a very unique design and style.  We hear how she got started in leatherwork as well as how she operates her business. Be sure to follow her on Instagram or visit her wesite westernskieshandmade.com

Troy Flaharty is a bit and spur maker based out of Hico, TX. A high end bit and spur maker with an amazing talent for silver engraving, Troy also produces a line of Barrel Horse bits used by competitors from all over the country.   Check him out on facebook and instagram or visit his website at flahartybitsspurs.com  

A visit with our good friend Odin Clack with Odin Leather Goods. Way back in episode #3 we sat down with Odin to hear his story.  This was one of our most popular episodes.  Since then he has been super busy growing his business and we thought it would be great to get an update on where OLG is today. Visit his website odinleathergoods.com And be sure to follow him on instagram and facebook.

This episode is an interview with Bruce Cheaney from Gainsville, TX. Bruce is a well known saddle maker who also makes bits and spurs.  Bruce also has a large youtube channel where he shares a lot of content for other craftsmen to benefit from. Visit his website, www.brucecheaney.com, as well as his social media on instagram and facebook.