Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

City Ranch Boot Co. owner and former Baylor Football player, Jay Kelly. In this episode Jay shares how a chance meeting with for NFL player Earl Campbell changed his life.

💬 "One day I'm sitting in front (former Baylor Football Coach) Grant Teaff, and Grant Teaff said to me, 'Jay, I'm going to give you a scholarship for Baylor University.' From that point on, my life changed forever." - Jay Kelly

Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, December 13, 2025.

This episode is sponsored by:

• ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
• Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
• Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
• Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
• White Bluffs Construction
• Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
• The book, Networking for Students

📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

Firth Generation Wacoan, Barrett Thomas. In this episode Barrett shares about making a difference in the community and the power of mentorship.

💬 "Dr. Alan Stafford is one of the most instrumental men in my life. Dr. Stafford had no hair...because he had done two tours in Viet Nam." - Barrett Thomas

Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, December 6, 2025.

This episode is sponsored by:

• ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
• Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
• Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
• Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
• White Bluffs Construction
• Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
• The book, Networking for Students

📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

Stephanie Beaty of Rogue Media Network in Waco, Texas. In this episode Stephanie share her experience of living the changes in media.

💬 "I love Waco and Central Texas...it is growing..there is an opportunity here for anybody...." - Stephanie Beaty, Rogue Media https://roguemedianetwork.com/

Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, November 29, 2025.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Republic Laser Therapy
• Ray's Automotive Specialists
• Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
• Quality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury
• White Bluffs Construction
• Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
• Bitty & Beau’s Coffee – WACO Location
• 📚 Networking for Students – networkingforstudentsbook.com

📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

Jensen Cristales leads Special Olympics in the Waco, Texas ares. In this episode we will be inspired by these athletes and learn more about Special Olympics here in Central Texas.

💬 "...I have on athlete who will compete in the USA games in Minnesota...." - Jensen Cristales, Special Olympics Texas

Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, November 22, 2025.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Republic Laser Therapy
• Ray's Automotive Specialists
• Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
• Quality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury
• White Bluffs Construction
• Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
• Bitty & Beau’s Coffee – WACO Location
• 📚 Networking for Students – networkingforstudentsbook.com

📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

Vince Erickson and the team at Fox44 have been nominated for for 4 Lone Star Emmy Awards. In this episode we get the inside view from this weekend anchor and director of special projects.

💬 "...good television brings the viewer into the story...." - Vince Erickson, Fox44 KWKT

Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, November 15, 2025.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Republic Laser Therapy
• Ray's Automotive Specialists
• Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
• Quality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury
• White Bluffs Construction
• Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
• Bitty & Beau’s Coffee – WACO Location
• 📚 Networking for Students – networkingforstudentsbook.com

📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas #podcast

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

McLennan Community Investment Fund has combined with the People Fund to provide business financing and education for small businesses in Central Texas. I speak with Cris Houston (Episode 40) and Gustavo Lasala.

💬 "...Small businesses are the backbone of the American economy...." - Cris Houston

Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, November 1, 2025.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Republic Laser Therapy
• Ray's Automotive Specialists
• Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
• Quality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury
• White Bluffs Construction
• Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
• Bitty & Beau’s Coffee – WACO Location
• 📚 Networking for Students – networkingforstudentsbook.com

📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

Meet Nathan Master, a guide at Magnolia, youth leader at his church, and kidney donor to a co-worker.

💬 "There's a clear need here. I don't know how I can help it...but I want to do the best I can."

Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, November 1, 2025.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Republic Laser Therapy
• Ray's Automotive Specialists
• Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
• Quality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury
• White Bluffs Construction
• Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
• Bitty & Beau’s Coffee – WACO Location
• 📚 Networking for Students – networkingforstudentsbook.com

📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas

Visit our website: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/

Host D. Scott Smith of "The WACO EXPERIENCE, An American Story" each week brings interviews with leaders in business, government, and non-profit organizations. They all have the same goal: building a strong community. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.

Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors

Meet Bobby Horner, a cornerstone of Waco’s growth and community development. From Waco history to building character, Bobby shares insights from decades of service and why community collaboration makes a difference.

💬 "Doris Miller was a hero from Pearl Harbor. He was from WACO. The US Navy are building the largest, baddest aircraft carrier ever built...it will be called the USS DORIS MILLER".

Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds

Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, October 25, 2025.

This episode is sponsored by:

• Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
• Quality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury
• White Bluffs Construction
• Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
• Bitty & Beau’s Coffee – WACO Location
• 📚 Networking for Students – networkingforstudentsbook.com
• Ray's Automotive Specialists

📻 The WACO Experience: An American Story airs Saturdays at 8:30 AM on KBBW Radio – 105.9 FM in Waco, 101.3 FM in Killeen-Temple, 100.3 FM in Round Rock-Austin, and everywhere on the legendary 1010 AM.

#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas