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2024 Cowboy Boot Calendar

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Another Successful Expo & Auction in Ohio

You are invited to the 55th Harness Maker’s Get-Together

54th Harness Makers Get-Together Minutes

MAGNUS’ MARKETING MINUTE

The Hide Report • The following is used with permission from hidenet.com, the premier source for information regarding the worldwide hide and leather markets. Please remember that this information will be a month old by the time it reaches you.

Sales Tips in a Slow Time

In Waynesville, North Carolina, Gateway to the Great Smoky Mountains • AXE & AWL LEATHERWORKS

Hawkins & Co. Leather • Acta non Verba: Actions Not Words Lead Trevor and Jessica Seiling to Success

Steadfast and Abound Leather Goods

Tooling Acanthus on a Belt

We CAN Do Hard Things • 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 back into perspective during today’s complex times.

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