Episode 35: What’s The Story Behind The Original Cowboy Boot? - features Hyer Boots CEO, Zach Lawless, who shares his family’s legacy.
Episode Summary:
This episode of the Simple Questions Podcast features a discussion between Dylan Carnahan and Zach Lawless, the great-great-grandson of C.H. Hyer, renowned as the inventor of the original cowboy boot. Currently serving as the CEO of Hyer Boots, Zach Lawless carries on the legacy of his illustrious ancestor, spearheading the family business into modern times.
Listen as Zach shares his family's history and the revitalization of their business.
In this episode we discuss:
- 01:42 - Introducing Zach Lawless
- 03:46 - History of The Cowboy Boot
- 12:52 - Lesser Known History
- 15:27 - Beginning The Business
- 21:45 - Current Design
- 24:42 - Digital Age
- 26:54 - Future Vision
- 29:10 - Projects
- 30:09 - Personal Importance
- 33:06 - Supporting Hyer Boots
- 34:07 - Conclusion
Resources:
This episode includes the track 'RSPN' by Blank & Kytt. The song is used under the Creative Commons Attribution 3.0 Unported License. You can find more of Blank & Kytt's music here.