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Conrad Vance Naegle was born April 7, 1947 in Tucson, AZ to P.W. ‘Buster’ Naegle and Marion Louise Luke. He was the third child, second son, of the four Naegle children. He was raised on working cattle and horse ranches between southern Arizona and central California, where he graduated from Salinas High School in 1966. He loved animals and was involved in the local 4-H and FFA organizations showing homing pigeons, calves and horses. His greatest love was raising a Brahma calf, Miss Bovine Bars – Sandy, for short – to trick ride. He produced a specialty act and performed during the half-time slot at the California Rodeo. During his performance he would vault across Sandy’s back, walk her on a balance beam, jump her over a flaming wood frame,…

Warm greetings and best wishes for your continued well-being. On behalf of the Harness Maker’s Get-Together Committee, we extend our heartfelt gratitude for your invaluable participation in our previous annual gatherings. As we gear up for this year’s event, we are excited to announce our intentions to reach out to harness makers and enthusiasts and would love to include you on our list of esteemed vendors who are planning to showcase their offerings at next year’s Harness Maker’s Get-Together. If you are interested in setting up a display table at Brennaman’s Leather Goods, located at 658 Davis Road, Salisbury, PA 15558, on July 14th, the day of the gathering, we will include your company name in our official invitations. To confirm your participation, kindly take a moment to contact Reuben…

First of all, ask yourself, “How can this be the most successful day? What are my to-dos?” I try to prioritize my day with tasks that need to be done first, such as tasks I can do quickly, then I set a time block to accomplish them. Once that time is up, I move on, even if I am not finished. I block that same time every day, so I can prioritize the most important things first and move through them. As a salesperson I want to be available to my client; they are looking for you to be the expert and give them functional information. The bulk of my day is blocked out for sales. So, when I am in the office and using my phone and internet to…

WENDY WINN  Wendy Winn is a native of Idaho, strongly attracted to people, loves research and development with a passion for the equine partner. She is the president of outside sales for Burns Saddlery and an assistant rodeo coach at Kansas State University. GENE FOWLER A writer and performer based in Texas, Gene Fowler has written for Cowboys & Indians, Oxford American, San Francisco Chronicle, True West, and many other publications. His books include Maverick, Border Radio, Crazy Water, and Metro Music. B. CRAWFORD B. Crawford has written, co-written or ghostwritten more than three dozen books over the last thirty years, including Border Radio: Quacks, Yodelers, Pitchmen, Psychics and Other Amazing Broadcasters of the American Airwaves (Univ. of Texas Press: 2002) which he co-wrote with fellow ShopTalk! writer Gene Fowler.…

Leather, Suede, Skins, Inc. is a trusted name in the fashion industry, providing top-quality leather skins for apparel, shoes, accessories, and upholstery markets. With over 4 decades of experience, we are always bringing the latest trends in leather. Whether you’re a designer or a fashion enthusiast, we have a wide range of options to suit your needs. Visit our website www.Leather.Company and explore our collection and find the perfect leather for your next project. Our company, located in the heart of New York City, can be reached at 212.LEATHER. Ask for Faina.…

Michael Magnus is an advertising professional who supports the growth of the leather industry through his marketing agency, Magnus Opus. Among his client partnerships are Silver Creek Leather Co., manufacturers of Realeather® Crafts and Lace, and Jim Linnell’s Elktracks Studio. Learn more at www.magnusopus.com or reach out at michael@magnusopus.com. Confession time: If you’ve read the Magnus Marketing Minute any time over the last three years, chances are you’ve probably unknowingly gotten a few gems of wisdom from Jim Linnell. Before “retiring” to teach the world over, Jim spent decades helping leatherworkers grow their business as a manager, regional manager, director of operations and global advertising manager at Tandy Leather. He also served as the president of Joshua’s Christian Bookstores for seven years: growing the company from 9 to 75 stores,…

Date: July 15, 2023 Hosts: Knepps Collar Shop - Montgomery, Indiana Meeting: Conducted by Reuben Byler (Chairman) The meeting was called to order by Reuben Byler. He thanked everyone for being present and acknowledged the “fellowship found on a day like this, sharing ideas and learning from each other.” Special thanks to the Knepp families for their hospitality and providing a place for the auction, gathering, and the good meal. Thanks to Mahlon from MDY Harness for the presentation on the topic, The Value of Quality Work in Our Shops. “It is not only the high quality of the leather alone that makes a great product, but the workmanship combined with it. We have also seen a great improvement in the quality of the BioThane compared to when it first…

SAC releases results of Higg Index independent review  The Sustainable Apparel Coalition published the first round of its Higg Index review, which includes 14 recommendations considered high priority. The first report is the “Technical review of the Higg MSI and Higg PM tools,” which was facilitated by KPMG and performed by an independent panel made up of 10 experts from across the industry. Jeremy Lardeau, VP, Higg Index, SAC explains: “Science isn’t static — and neither are we. We are committed to continued enhancement to arm the industry with the most robust, data-driven tools so that we can all stand behind decisions that are as socially responsible as they are environmentally sound. Through ongoing updates, our tools become more and more powerful at helping end users – our brand and…

Serving the military in a war zone challenges every facet of a person’s character, both physically and mentally. Our veterans, who share such unimaginable experiences, face a series of even more difficult challenges when they return home and try to live their lives like “normal” people who have not experienced the challenges of military service. The families of these veterans are drawn into this emotional maelstrom as well. Sometimes, the best way to come back into society is through acta non verba, actions not words, work that is satisfying and meaningful. That is the path that Trevor and Jessica Seiling chose when they founded Hawkins & Co. Leather. “I like the struggle, and overcoming it and seeing what’s going to work,” Trevor says. “And, when at the end I have…

Family and friends. 24-hour news cycles. Extreme weather. Social media tsunamis. Radical rhetoric and ideologies. Personal choices. Personal preferences. Pronouns. Living in one’s own truth. Both inside and outside the workplace, a lot is happening. Taking a step back for a broader view, it is likely there has always been a lot happening. But much of what’s happening today may feel emotionally charged and may touch your heart and feel far closer to home—for you or someone you know—than what you’re accustomed to. Sometimes, it feels like life is just one set of VUCAladen conjoined circles, doesn’t it? (VUCA=Volatility, Uncertainty, Complexity, and Ambiguity) REGAINING PERSPECTIVE Here are a few pieces of advice to help you ride it out when you’re feeling overwhelmed and unable to make decisions or put things…

WANTED  NEW SUBSCRIBERS WANTED. Now is the time to renew and see what you have been missing! Give us a call at (435) 565-6052, e-mail: savannah@burns1876.com or visit www.shoptalk-magazine.com. GREAT OPPORTUNITY. Burns 1876 is now hiring saddlemakers, bootmakers, silversmiths, hat makers, and leather craftsman/woman in their manufacturing facilities in Salina, Utah. In-house training provided. Please send your resume and a cover letter to careers@burns1876.com. FOR SALE COMPLETE BOOT SHOP FOR SALE. Can be used for bootmaking or repair. Call 978-632-1869 or email at jimmielukecovington@gmail.com for more information or pictures. Classified ad rates are $26.50 for the first 20 words and $.65 cents for each additional word. Words (or groups of letters) fewer than three characters are not counted when calculating the cost of the ad. Street addresses are counted as…