Let’s Go to the Auction! The Excitement of Phoenix’s WSM Auctioneers

Selling to the world with WSM Auctioneers

The exciting business of buying and selling goods is all the rage these days. In fact, selling at auction is the fastest, most efficient means to convert assets into cash.

Whether you’re a fan of the History Channel’s “American Pickers”, or the wildly popular “Pawn Stars”, it’s no doubt that tracking sales and resales of antiques and collectibles is a very entertaining pastime.

However, these shows have nothing over on WSM Auctioneers!

WSM specializes in municipal, utility, and construction equipment including – but not limited to – utility trucks, heavy equipment, building materials, filtering systems, tools and manufacturing equipment, and hardware – not just locally, but to the WORLD!

In fact, it’s nothing for this Phoenix, Arizona based business to sell pieces of heavy equipment, bucket trucks, and fleet vehicles to far off and exotic places like the United Emirates, Dubai, and even Jamaica!

The WSM story begins in the early 70’s with a former farmer and steel worker, John Cadzow, Sr – who had a passion for a good auction. He bought and sold on a handshake. He began with a small team, and worked with a big commitment to build a reputation of “fair and honest dealing”; and has continuously provided licensed auction services to individuals, corporations, and municipalities since day one.

John, Sr began his 40 plus year WSM journey with just a few contracts and a three acre tract of ground in Phoenix, Arizona. He took John, Jr with him on that journey – instilling the attributes of hard work and ethics on a daily basis – step by step, day by day – into his son.

In 2002, John Cadzow, Jr was well-prepared to take the WSM reins. And since that day, John, Jr has relished in continuing the tradition of meeting and exceeding the expectations of their customers that his beloved father began.

WSM Auctioneers now sells 90% of their product based from contracts; many of which have been renewed time and again over a 30-year period – which is basically unheard of nowadays.

They have anywhere between 800-1200 registered bidders, with 32.8% successful off site bidding.

WSM maintains a strong presence in the market by successfully fulfilling major contracts with many Arizona counties including Maricopa, as well as big companies like CenturyLink.

John Jr has also learned to “roll with the punches”, surviving smaller profit margins, the move to more online bidding, and a very tech-savvy customer. He thinks outside of the Phoenix “box” and has his eye on the world.

WSM has a monthly live auction, on the second Saturday of every month, with consumable goods, equipment, vehicles, and other materials and hardware onsite on their expanded 10 acre lot in the southeast corner of Phoenix. They are open for viewing Monday through Friday, 7a-4p.

They provide free parking, and no additional charges for loading/unloading product.

National Western Stock Show and Rodeo 2019

Denver, Colorado January 12-27th, 2019

It is that time of the year again to head to Denver, Colorado for the National Western Stock Show and Rodeo. Get ready for 16 days packed full of events that celebrate western heritage and entertainment. Since 1906, the NWSS has been one of the premier destinations for livestock, rodeo and horse show lovers across the country.

NWSS attracts around 650,000 visitors each year and is home to one of the largest Western trade shows in Colorado. There is a multitude of vendors that specialize in everything from western accessories to BBQ. If you are looking to get your fill of shopping, rodeo and western lifestyle, the NWSS is a great place to start.

To kick off the festivities, the annual National Western Stock Show Kick-Off Parade will be taking place on January 10th at Union Station in Denver. Families, cowboys, cowgirls, and businesses alike take a step back in time to see a parade of longhorns as they would have in a cattle drive back in 1906. To follow the longhorns there will be plenty of other cowboys, cowgirls, tractors, marching bands and floats all celebrating Colorado’s western traditions.

There is something for everyone at the National Western Stock Show, whether you are interested in livestock, rodeo, or the Colorado Rocky Mountain Fiddle Championships, which takes place on January 12th. The NWSS also hosts 20 Pro Rodeo Performance for those looking for a little more action. Make sure to check out their full schedule and ticket information on their website: NationalWestern.com

The Art of the Cowgirl

A gathering to celebrate western art and horsemanship February 8-10 – Phoenix, AZ

The February Art of the Cowgirl gathering in Phoenix promises to be a premiere event, including many auxiliary activities:

  • Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship – a 501(c) (3),  providing a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to learn or refine a passion with some of Western Industry’s most talented Masters.
  • A Fellowship Auction, with proceeds benefiting the Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship
  • Daily concerts featuring Linda Thurston and the Genuine Cowgirls, Adrian Buckaroogirl, and others.
  • Trade show
  • Clinicians
  • Ranch Rodeo
  • Elite Horse Sale

The gathering will converge at the exclusive Corona Ranch, just six miles from the Phoenix Convention Center, beginning Friday, February 8, and running through Sunday, February 10.

Seven Masters, and one Guest Maker, of the Western Industry will be attending Art of the Cowgirl – as part of the Art of the Cowgirl Fellowship.

These accomplished artists, or Masters, will not only be exhibiting and auctioning their work to benefit the Fellowship program, but will also be participating in the Fellowship, wherein enrolled recipients will be eligible to be chosen to receive a scholarship to work with a Western Industry Master. Tuition, materials, and accommodations will be all-inclusive.

The Masters

  • Nancy Martiny – Master Saddle Maker
  • Teresa Black – Master Rawhide Braider/Horsehair Hitcher
  • Amy Raymond – Master Engraver & Silversmith
  • Kelly Martin – Master Bootmaker
  • Jan Mapes – Master Fine Artist
  • Constance Jaeggi – Master Photographer
  • Lee Smith – Master Horsewoman
  • Trent Johnson – Featured Guest Maker – Greeley Hat Works

The Art of the Cowgirl is a Tammy Pate Production.

“I have forever been in love with the West and Ranching….Art of the Cowgirl brings together and celebrates all elements of the Cowgirl Spirit –Beauty, Grace, Grit, Authenticity, and Kindness.”

              –Tammy Pate

Tammy often accompanies her husband, Curt Pate, a world-renowned stockmanship instructor on instructional tours. Curt Pate is a part of the National Cattlemen’s Beef Association (NCBA) Stockmanship Program. The NCBA is also a sponsor of the 2019 February Art of the Cowgirl event.

Click here for the Art of the Cowgirl Schedule of Events.

Click here to listen to Tammy Pate’s inspired story.

CLICK HERE FOR TICKETS TO ART OF THE COWGIRL

 

Hooey Brand & The Tropicana Las Vegas Proudly Present the 2018 Hooey Jam

Mark your calendars rodeo fans because the biggest rodeo sensation of the year, The Wrangler National Finals is here. From concerts to after-parties, to world-class dining opportunities, the Tropicana Las Vegas is your one-stop-shop for all things NFR this December.

In conjunction with the Tropicana Las Vegas Resort and Casino, Western streetwear brand, Hooey, is proud to present the Hooey Jam. Open to rodeo fans, this free-entry event will occur every day during the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (Dec. 6th-15th). After each Bullfighters Only performance, join the bullfighters from 4pm-6pm at the Hooey Jam at Robert Irvine’s Public House inside the Tropicana Las Vegas.

Friends and family alike are welcome to indulge in a one-of-a-kind food and drink menu created by Chef Irvine himself. The entertainment doesn’t end in the Bullfighters Only arena, prepare to listen to top country recording artists as you enjoy this happy hour experience. Canadian Troubadour, Corb Lund will be one of the many talented artists performing at this year’s Hooey Jam and states, “I’m really looking forward to these shows because rodeo people are my kind of people. Folks who go to rodeos get it, and get me. They connect with my music because they live it, too. They have cows around, they know about being horse poor, and they know what it’s like running a family ranch like the S Lazy H.”

Grab a bite to eat, a cold drink, and join Cowboy Lifestyle Network at The Tropicana Las Vegas for this year’s Hooey Jam at the Robert Irvine House!

2018 World Series Finale Hits Vegas With HUGE Multi-Million Payout Dec. 6-14

South Point Casino Equestrian Center – Las Vegas, NV:  All indications are that the 2018 WSTR Finale will exceed the $11 Million total payout of 2017. NEW to the 2018 World Series event, will be the #14 Finale, estimating a $1Million payout. The #14 is a switchover from the #15, and like the #8, also enjoyed a 22% growth rate during the 2018 season. The #15 and Open divisions will still have World Series Qualifier events taking place in the outdoor arena at the South Point Casino property during the Finale. The #8, which began as an experimental division just a few years ago, grew a whopping 22% over the season with over 400 teams expected; and the #9 and #10 Finales will have a combined payout of close to $5Million!!

Also NEW this year to the Finale event, is the partnership between the PBR (Professional Bull Riders) and AIM’s Equine Group (Active Interest Media). The PBR will represent TV and digital media rights for the AIM the WSTR Finale. This partnership will benefit the WSTR Finale by featuring the exciting competition for millions of dollars on RidePassThis quote was taken from the October 18th WSTR Press Release regarding the PBR partnership:

“We are excited to leverage the expertise of PBR and the greater Endeavor network to contribute to growth for AIM and the sport of team roping, broadening access and storytelling through digital, streaming and TV coverage,” said Tom Winsor, SVP Equine, AIM.  “This new relationship will benefit nearly 40,000 Team Roping competitors through expanded exposure.”

WSTR founder Denny Gentry has set a goal to have each of the seven divisions payout over $1Million – and he’s well on his way – despite the naysayers. He continues to direct growth by making the necessary “tweeks” to the format and schedule, as needed. This year’s event will run an extra day through Sunday, December 16, due to the growth in the #8 and #9 Finales.

The WSTR Finale will take place at the South Point Casino Equestrian Center in Las Vegas, Nevada December 8-16; coinciding with the 2018 National Finals Rodeo, which will be taking place at the Thomas and Mack Center December 6-15. Admission to the WSTR Finale is FREE. Yes, free to watch some of the best ropers in the nation, competing to win combined prize money of well over $12Million, in seven divisions. And, the South Point Equestrian Center is also hosting a Christmas Trade Show, featuring hundreds of unique, western vendors and stage performances by various country western artists.

Live viewing of the NFR will be available at the South Point Casino in several areas; and don’t forget the Montana Silversmiths Go Round Buckle Presentations, in the South PointCasino Dance Hall nightly, directly after each NFR performance, starting December 6th.

Photos courtesy of World Series of Team Roping Facebook

The Tropicana Las Vegas Resort & Casino: Your Home Base for the 2018 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo

Saddle up rodeo fans because the WNFR 2018 is here. Get ready for ten days of rodeo thrills, spills, and entertainment as the best cowboys, cowgirls and livestock from around the country and beyond flock to Las Vegas, Nevada to compete in the biggest rodeo sensation of the year. Since 1959 the Wrangler National Finals Rodeo (WNFR) has made history as the “Super Bowl of Rodeo.” In 1985, this rodeo has made its permanent residency in Las Vegas at the Thomas & Mack Center. Bringing in more than 170,000 guests, the WNFR is sure to impress.

The best part? It’s not too late to book your stay for the 2018 Wrangler NFR. From Dec. 6th-15th, book your stay at the home base for all things rodeo fun. The Tropicana Las Vegas Resort and Casino is proud to present many activities the entire family can enjoy. From the Miss Rodeo America Pageant, Bullfighters Only Championship, Hooey Jam, nightly WNFR Viewing Party, to Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball, the excitement is sure to continue outside of the rodeo arena. The Tropicana is also proud to invite country comedians, Steve “Mudflap” McGrew, and John Wesley Austin as featured headliners during the Wrangler NFR. For a full list of events and scheduled times and dates, visit: https://www2.troplv.com/entertainment/rodeo-week

The Tropicana Las Vegas will be providing free shuttle services during rodeo week, located at the north entrance, shuttle services can conveniently transport rodeo fans to and from the Tropicana to the Thomas & Mack Center. While booking your stay, make sure to take advantage of special hotel discounts. To receive this deal online, book your dates and use code: SWNFR2018

Cowboy Lifestyle Network and The Tropicana Las Vegas Resort & Casino welcome you to join in on the rodeo fun as we cheer on and celebrate our favorite cowboys, cowgirls, and livestock at the 2018 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo.

Wrangler National Finals Rodeo 2018 in Las Vegas is Upon Us

Get ready to put on your denim jeans, boots and cowboy hats because the rodeo is coming to town and it’s bringing in more than 170,000 people. The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo is being held at the Thomas and Mack Center in Las Vegas, Nevada December 6-15, 2018.

The Wrangler National Finals Rodeo will be bringing in a ton of business for Las Vegas. It happens to be one of the busiest times of the year. Hotels and Casinos will be filling up with thousands of people. There will also be daily events for the Wrangler NFR in the hotels, casinos and around town.

Jr. NFR takes place in the Las Vegas Convention Center December 6-15, 2018.  Contestants will be doing a meet and greet autograph sessions that will be held in the hotels and casinos. The first autograph session will be held December 7 at the Golden Nugget in the Grand Foyer from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m.  Miss Rodeo America has many free events, such as a Contestant Official Introductions starting at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at the Tropicana Las Vegas on December 2.  On December 3 there will be a Horsemanship Competition which starts at 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. at the South Point Arena and Equestrian Center.

If you love shopping be sure to check out the South Point Western Gift Show held at the South Point Exhibit Hall and Boot Barn Concourse open December 6-16 from 9 a.m.- 6 p.m. After shopping around there head on over to the Cowboy Marketplace Gift Show which will be located at Mandalay Bay open December 6-15 from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.  When you are done,  grab a beer, then head over to the Wrangler NFR, it starts at 6:45 p.m.-9 p.m.

The fun doesn’t stop after the rodeo! Be sure to hit up the nightlife, there will be many Wrangler NFR events happening after the rodeo. Featured entertainment with performances from Florida Georgia Line, Reba, Brooks and Dunn, Aaron Watson, George Strait, Cody Johnson, Luke Combs, Gary Allen, Easton Corbin, Kip Moore, Jon Pardi and many more artists. You can check out a schedule of events happening for the Wrangler NFR on www.nfrexperience.com.

Legacy of the West Gala: Where the Stars of Rodeo Come Together to Shine

In a world known for its life on edge lifestyle, Las Vegas has become a second home for the PBR, PRCA, Indian National Finals Rodeo, United Bucking Horse Association, World Futurity Association. This year, on December 12, starting at 2 pm, the rodeo community will come together at Mirage to celebrate the influencers of our world, but more importantly, to support Refuge For Women, the Las Vegas organization that helps victims of human trafficking.

“Our team is thrilled, but not surprised by the overwhelming response from stars of rodeo like Ty Murray, Rob Smets, Flint Rasmussen, Bob Tallman.

Every year, millions of charitable dollars are generated for organizations from the committee level to high profile members of the community,” said April Bach-Patterson, Legacy of the West’s founder and editor in chief of Rodeo Fame Magazine. “Bringing these influencers together along with the powerful voices of all rodeo and mainstream media to support the women who have been victimized has been a dream for the last three years. We’re thrilled that 2018 it’s become a reality and that the entire community has unified in support.”

The event features awards, entertainment and fashion shows that bring the guests on to the red carpet in cowboy black tie, paparazzi and other festivities. Tickets are on sale at the Mirage Box Office at www.mirage.com and are going fast!

Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball® Returns to the Tropicana Las Vegas

With the 2018 Wrangler National Finals Rodeo just around the corner, top cowboys and cowgirls from around the world have been preparing for the ultimate rodeo showdown. Rodeo fans will flock to Las Vegas, Nevada to enjoy this year’s spectacle. Along with the excitement in the rodeo arena, another main attraction for NFR fans to enjoy is Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball®. Returning to the Tropicana Las Vegas by popular demand, this NFR after-party is sure to make another huge splash in Las Vegas this year.

Gary Leffew, born September 23rd, 1944, is no stranger to the rodeo world. As the 1970 PRCA World Champion Bull Rider, PRCA Hall of Famer, 8-time NFR Qualifier, and founder of the Gary Leffew Bull Riding School, Leffew has seen multiple successes in and out of the rodeo arena as well as in the movie and television industry. A rodeo guru and purveyor of the “Psycho-Cybernetics” method, Leffew’s Bull Riding School employs holistic and progressive training techniques for bull-riders, lending to why “Gary’s School has produced more PRCA, PBR, Canadian, NHSRA Champions and Finals qualifiers than any other bull riding school” (http://www.garyleffewsbullridingworld.com/).

But what is Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball®? The first Bucking Ball was held in 1974 during the Cow Palace Rodeo in Daly City, California. This year the tradition continues at the Tropicana Las Vegas Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada. Occurring Friday, December 7th and Saturday, December 8th, this NFR after party will follow a closed circuit viewing party of the 2018 National Finals Rodeo. Held at the Cohiba Ballroom inside the Tropicana Las Vegas Resort & Casino and hosted by the legend himself, Gary Leffew, all rodeo fans are welcome to join the excitement. Following the viewing party, guests are invited to enjoy an evening of live music, dancing, drinks, and various giveaways. The party will kick off at 9pm each evening and will run until 1am.

This year’s entertainment includes Chancey Williams and The Younger Brothers Band. The concert will also include special guest, The Doo Wah Riders. Leffew himself shares, “I’m really thrilled to add some pizazz to the Bucking Ball this year with one of my favorite bands, Chancey Williams and the Younger Brothers Band!”

 

In an interview with Wrangler Network, Tropicana Las Vegas Vice President and General Manager Aaron Rosenthal states, “We are excited to welcome back Gary Leffew’s Bucking Ball® to Tropicana Las Vegas this December, Last year’s event was a tremendous success and was well received by our guests and WNFR fans, and we can’t wait to host this special event for a second year in a row.”

All of us here at Cowboy Lifestyle Network welcome you to join us and help celebrate this year’s Wrangler National Finals Rodeo and the 2018 Gary Leffew Bucking Ball®!

 

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The Cowboy’s Guide To Enjoying Podcasts: Learning To Listen

Why are 124 million people listening to podcasts? And why does that number grow steadily every day for men and women of all ages, all over the world?

Because people love stories, entertainment and news — and they want them in the palms of their hands.

Like music, podcasts are mobile and convenient. Download them directly to your phone and listen while driving, working, exercising or doing chores. But unlike music, podcasts are free and typically episodes run 30-45 minutes. The story engages you and time passes quickly.

In cinematic fashion, and in a series format like a TV show, “Legends of the Old West” tells the classic and true stories of the wild days of the American West. Listeners are entertained while also learning new details.

To join us on this journey to keep the Old West alive. Here are the steps to “Podcasting”:

Go to the app store in your phone and type in one of the apps below:

and proceed with the steps below:

  • Create an account if necessary
  • Search for “Legends of the Old West”
  • Download whatever season or episode you want – and start listening!

To access direct links to podcast apps from the Cowboy Lifestyle Network website, go to: Legends of the Old West Podcast Links

  • Scroll down until you see the links above
  • Click on the link that works with your iPhone or Android
  • Create an account if necessary
  • Search for “Legends of the Old West”
  • Download whatever season or episode you want – and start listening!
Legends of the Old West Podcast: Jesse James
Legends of the Old West Podcast: Jesse James

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