Samson Historical's guest appearances

Samson Historical

Practical Preservation

Muzzle Blasts

I Love Muzzleloading

Bill Callahan

Mark Ferguson

Howard Ross

Steve Jordan

Mason Dixon

John Phillips

Matt Fisher

Liz Waytkus

Kevin Sullivan

Mark Humphries

Daniel Howell

Tom Schiffer

Archer Navio Occhialini

Master Bowmaker

Eric Stanosheck

OwlTail

Today we're talking with Casey Samson of Samson Historical about the roller coaster of the last two years. This conversation isn't about COVID, it's about the impact it had on the businesses and events of muzzleloading and living history. Casey, Abby, and the team at Samson Historical changed a lot about how their business operated to survive a total shift in how they reached their customers. With just about every event canceled for nearly two years, the Samsons were looking at inventory like a coffin instead of an asset. SamsonHistorical.com I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:ThorBullets - Visit ThorBullets.com to learn more.Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit MuzzleloaderMagazine.com to learn more    Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat hereClick here to SUBSCRIBEJoin the HCH to learn more about traditional horn workJoin the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanshipJoin the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloadersJoin the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading The Samson Family went back to their roots as a small, family-owned business and began moving quickly to learn new skills and advance what they knew to keep up with the times. Selling items based on designs 200 years old doesn’t mean they are shackled to old business practices. Casey and Abby got knee deep in digital marketing, figuring out how to cash in on the e-commerce boom of 2020. They also took a big bet with their catalog. The Samson Historical Catalog releases yearly at the Kalamazoo Living History Show, but after it’s cancellation in 2020, the Samsons were left with a pallet of catalogs and no way to get them out to customers. Thinking quickly, Casey and Abby began digitally collecting addresses and mailing as many catalogs as they could. ”I remember thinking, this could literally be the last nail in our coffin”, Casey said as he remembered looking at the first shipment of catalogs going out on a USPS truck. Thankfully the bet paid off and shortly after mailing the orders began flowing in. The most popular products? Tomahawks and fire starting kits. “It seemed liked everyone needed a tomahawk and a flint and steel to get through the lockdowns” Samson shared.I personally really enjoyed catching up with Casey and hearing about the progress they’ve made as a team at Samson Historical. Small businesses are the backbone of America and hearing a positive story like this makes me hopeful for the future of the community and the businesses it depends on. Casey and I also chat about some tips he has for other business owners and entrepreneurs, as well as some more stories for those of you looking to learn more from or about the Samson family.Samson Historical is a top-quality provider of documented 18th century reproductions. Our passion for education and living history has carried us to partnerships with over 20 skilled artisans, allowing us to offer a wide array of period-accurate clothing, accessories, home goods, and more. Whether you are a historic interpreter, reenactor, or collector, you can find the piece of the past you have been searching for here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today we're talking with Casey Samson of Samson Historical about the roller coaster of the last two years. This conversation isn't about COVID, it's about the impact it had on the businesses and events of muzzleloading and living history. Casey, Abby, and the team at Samson Historical changed a lot about how their business operated to survive a total shift in how they reached their customers. With just about every event canceled for nearly two years, the Samsons were looking at inventory like a coffin instead of an asset. <a href="https://www.samsonhistorical.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SamsonHistorical.com</a> I'd like to thank our sponsors for their support:<ul><li>ThorBullets - Visit <a href="http://thorbullets.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">ThorBullets.com </a>to learn more.</li><li>Muzzleloader Magazine - Visit <a href="https://www.muzzleloadermagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">MuzzleloaderMagazine.com</a> to learn more    </li></ul>Get your own "I Love Muzzleloading" Hat <a href="https://bit.ly/MuzzleloadingHats" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">here</a>Click here to <a href="http://bit.ly/ILMvideo" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">SUBSCRIBE</a><a href="http://hornguild.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the HCH to learn more about traditional horn work</a><a href="http://longrifle.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the CLA today to learn more about longrifle artisanship</a><a href="http://traditionalmuzzleloadingassociation.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the TMLA to learn more about traditional muzzleloaders</a><a href="https://www.nmlra.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the NMLRA today to learn more about muzzleloading</a> The Samson Family went back to their roots as a small, family-owned business and began moving quickly to learn new skills and advance what they knew to keep up with the times. Selling items based on designs 200 years old doesn’t mean they are shackled to old business practices. Casey and Abby got knee deep in digital marketing, figuring out how to cash in on the e-commerce boom of 2020. They also took a big bet with their catalog. The Samson Historical Catalog releases yearly at the Kalamazoo Living History Show, but after it’s cancellation in 2020, the Samsons were left with a pallet of catalogs and no way to get them out to customers. Thinking quickly, Casey and Abby began digitally collecting addresses and mailing as many catalogs as they could. ”I remember thinking, this could literally be the last nail in our coffin”, Casey said as he remembered looking at the first shipment of catalogs going out on a USPS truck. Thankfully the bet paid off and shortly after mailing the orders began flowing in. The most popular products? Tomahawks and fire starting kits. “It seemed liked everyone needed a tomahawk and a flint and steel to get through the lockdowns” Samson shared.I personally really enjoyed catching up with Casey and hearing about the progress they’ve made as a team at Samson Historical. Small businesses are the backbone of America and hearing a positive story like this makes me hopeful for the future of the community and the businesses it depends on. Casey and I also chat about some tips he has for other business owners and entrepreneurs, as well as some more stories for those of you looking to learn more from or about the Samson family.Samson Historical is a top-quality provider of documented 18th century reproductions. Our passion for education and living history has carried us to partnerships with over 20 skilled artisans, allowing us to offer a wide array of period-accurate clothing, accessories, home goods, and more. Whether you are a historic interpreter, reenactor, or collector, you can find the piece of the past you have been searching for here. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Samson Historical & COVID's Impact on Living History

Abbie Samson

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle spoke with Abbie Samson, of Samson Historical. Samson Historical is a provider of 18th Century reproductions. Abbie told us about the range of products offered by Samson Historical and how they can help customers find time appropriate items. You can find Samson Historical’s full catalog on their website at: https://www.samsonhistorical.com. You can also follow them on Instagram at samson_historical and Facebook at @SamsonHistorical. 

On this week’s episode of the Practical Preservation Podcast, Danielle spoke with Abbie Samson, of Samson Historical. <a href="https://www.samsonhistorical.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samson Historical</a> is a provider of 18th Century reproductions. Abbie told us about the range of products offered by Samson Historical and how they can help customers find time appropriate items. You can find Samson Historical’s full catalog on their website at: <a href="https://www.samsonhistorical.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://www.samsonhistorical.com</a>. You can also follow them on Instagram at samson_historical and Facebook at @SamsonHistorical.

Practical Preservation Podcast featuring Abbie Samson of Samson Historical

Get 10% at the NMLRA store using the code "Podcast10" This week's episode is brought to you by Dixie Gun Works. Dixie Gun Works and their annual catalog have been a staple for black powder enthusiasts for generations. Find out more at Dixiegunworks.com We stopped by the Samson Historical booth at the Conner Longrifle Trade Fair and Antique Arms Show to sit down and chat with Abbie and Casey Samson about how their business has changed over the past 10 years and what they are seeing in the living history communities. Samson historical is a division of Samson Family Leather, having originally started in the 1970s, we're now in the 3rd generation of Samsons helping supply living historians and reenactors with accurate clothing, gear, and accouterments.  Links to topics discussed Samson Family Leather LLC Samson Historical  Reliving History Magazine Samson Historical Updates and Discussions Colonial Market Days Koh-Koh-Mah and Foster Mississinewa 1812 The Feast of the Hunter's Moon The Kalamazoo Living History Show Townsend's Eagle Talon Traders We'd like to thank Abbie and Casey for coming on the show, it's been great to follow their efforts to keep living history alive and well.  Find out more about the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association at our website - NMLRA.org Muzzle Blasts on Instagram  NMLRA on Facebook NMLRA on Youtube Muzzle Blasts Podcast A special thanks this week to the guys at Primitive Pursuit for sponsoring the podcast! Primitive Pursuit was founded in 2017 to be an outlet for learning experiences as a traditional bowhunter. We couldn't have this conversation, the podcast or anything here at the NMLRA without the support of our members. Everything we do is made possible because of their generosity. Thank you. Find out more about being a Member--- Send in a voice message: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muzzleblasts/messageSupport this podcast: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muzzleblasts/support

Get 10% at the NMLRA store using the code "Podcast10" This week's episode is brought to you by<a href="https://www.dixiegunworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank"> Dixie Gun Works</a>. Dixie Gun Works and their annual catalog have been a staple for black powder enthusiasts for generations. Find out more at <a href="https://www.dixiegunworks.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Dixiegunworks.com</a> We stopped by the Samson Historical booth at the Conner Longrifle Trade Fair and Antique Arms Show to sit down and chat with Abbie and Casey Samson about how their business has changed over the past 10 years and what they are seeing in the living history communities. Samson historical is a division of Samson Family Leather, having originally started in the 1970s, we're now in the 3rd generation of Samsons helping supply living historians and reenactors with accurate clothing, gear, and accouterments.  Links to topics discussed <a href="https://www.facebook.com/SamsonFamilyLeather" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samson Family Leather LLC</a> <a href="https://www.samsonhistorical.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samson Historical </a> <a href="https://relivinghistorymagazine.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Reliving History Magazine</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/samsonhistorical/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Samson Historical Updates and Discussions</a> <a href="https://colonialmarketdays.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Colonial Market Days</a> <a href="http://www.kohkohmah.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Koh-Koh-Mah and Foster</a> <a href="https://www.mississinewa1812.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Mississinewa 1812</a> <a href="http://feastofthehuntersmoon.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Feast of the Hunter's Moon</a> <a href="http://kalamazooshow.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Kalamazoo Living History Show</a> <a href="https://www.townsends.us/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Townsend's</a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/eagletalontraders/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Eagle Talon Traders</a> We'd like to thank Abbie and Casey for coming on the show, it's been great to follow their efforts to keep living history alive and well.  Find out more about the National Muzzle Loading Rifle Association at our website - <a href="https://nmlra.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NMLRA.org</a> <a href="https://www.instagram.com/muzzleblasts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muzzle Blasts on Instagram </a> <a href="https://www.facebook.com/NMLRA/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NMLRA on Facebook</a> <a href="https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCYWCnmHt1g_77PTPfpASSLQ" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NMLRA on Youtube</a> <a href="https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/muzzle-blasts/id1488962940" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Muzzle Blasts Podcast</a> A special thanks this week to the guys at <a href="https://primitivepursuit.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Primitive Pursuit</a> for sponsoring the podcast! Primitive Pursuit was founded in 2017 to be an outlet for learning experiences as a traditional bowhunter. We couldn't have this conversation, the podcast or anything here at the NMLRA without the support of our members. Everything we do is made possible because of their generosity. Thank you. <a href="https://www.nmlra.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more about being a Member</a>--- Send in a voice message: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muzzleblasts/message" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muzzleblasts/message</a> Support this podcast: <a href="https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muzzleblasts/support" rel="payment nofollow" target="_blank">https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/muzzleblasts/support</a>

Bringing historically accurate accoutrements and knowledge to living historians with Samson Historical 