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4/5 oz Hermann Oak Harness Leathers

Wooden Belt Jig

New Embossed Leather Colors in Tortoise Croc!

Scientific discovery, not panic and condemnation, is the right fit for the tanning industry

“Women’s Work” art exhibition to feature women artists and ranchers in upcoming exhibition

LEARNING WITH LIISA

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.

If I Knew Then

Appalachian Cowgirl: Katy Motley and Mountain Side Hide

Jeff Gollehon and the Legacy of Grizzly Saddlery

How Climate and Environment Affect Leather: The Goldilocks Zone

Relentless salesman Rick Mullen committed to service and answers

Sharpen a Stitch Groover

Succession Secrets: Mastering the Make-or-Break Leadership Transition • Succession planning isn’t just about filling key roles like CEO or COO; it’s about creating a pipeline of future-ready leaders

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