THE WACO EXPERIENCE

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 Waco lost a remarkable person on May 5, 2026: Community volunteer and entrepreneur Christine A. Smith had a 3 week battle with cancer. In this episode we reprise our conversation of how she integrated into a community where she did not even know one person when she moved to Waco. Christine had a dramatic impact on the people of this community in the brief 19 she lived here. I trust you will rejoice with me in a life well lived. I know her best, we were married for 42 years. 💬 "We moved to Waco...for the people." - Christine A. Smith 🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts. Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 10, 2026 (episode 67), and replayed in a revised version May 16, 2026. This episode is sponsored by: FullPotentialAccelerator.com PresentGifting.com Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready. QualityCabinetsTX.comIndependent Planner – For Independent Thinkers Independent-Planner.colmThe 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/sponsorsNavy Veteran:Ty Kemper of Tribal Proving Ground - Brotherhood of the Uncommon Few. It is a one-day, veteran-led bootcamp where you embrace the suck—and earn a brotherhood most men never experience.🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, April 18th, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:Quality Cabinets - Modern Design. Everyday comfort.Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/Ray's Automotive: https://www.fixmycarray.com/Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsLydia Tate has deep business and non-profit experience which she now brings as the CEO/President of KWBU Waco Public Radio.🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, April 11th, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:Quality Cabinets - Modern Design. Everyday comfort.Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/Ray's Automotive: https://www.fixmycarray.com/Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsPart 2 with Chris Ermoian, Founder and Executive Producer of Texas Music Cafe. Founded in 1997 - this Waco music experience was broadcast into 90 million homes each week. Many Grammy winners have graced the stages of TCM. TexasMusicCafe.org🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, April 4th, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:Quality Cabinets - Modern Design. Everyday comfort.Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/Ray's Automotive: https://www.fixmycarray.com/ Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsChris Ermoian, Founder and Executive Producer of Texas Music Cafe. Founded in 1997 - this Waco music experience was broadcast into 90 million homes each week. Many Grammy winners have graced the stages of TCM. TexasMusicCafe.org🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, March 28th, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.Independent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsJames Battle is an entrepreneur and retired US Army helicopter pilot. He owns Heart of Texas TV Indoor Billboards. We are reprising this episode in support of Military Creator Con.🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, March 21st, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.Independent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsJenny Higginbotham of 610FIT.com. Integrating complete fitness: physical, mental, and spiritual. Jenny has a big vision for the Waco with the Temple Restoration Project.🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, March 7th, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.Independent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsJames Van Prooyen, Entrepreneur & Co-Founder Military Creator Con. Master Sergeant (Ret.), Air Force is this week's guest. James is a 20-year retired US Air Force combat veteran, who since leaving the Military in 2015 has translated these extensive skills to create and cultivate a vast network with the goal of connecting people.🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, March 7th, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:Christian Family Law: https://1c6.law/Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.Independent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsBryson Jackson - former Baylor Football standout to business professional. In this episode we hear how Bryson's on-field journey assists his mission in business. 🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, February 28th, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.Independent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsJonah Fox of Mission Waco. In this episode we learn about the Creekside housing development opening soon. https://missionwaco.org/creekside-community-development/ 🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, February 21st, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.Independent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsLiteracy for our Students: ComicFest Waco and Lit Waco. In this episode Kelly Cunningham and Tracy Guillory share about the upcoming TEEN Bookfest and ComicFest Waco. Learn more at LITWACO.org🎧 Listen now to The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, February 14th, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.Independent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsFounder and Executive Director of Friends for Life - Inez Russell. In this episode we replay the interview with Inez originally in episode 2 of this show. Friends for life is co-hosting the National Volunteer Caregivers Network Conference June 11-13, 2026 at the AC Hotel in Waco.The mission of the National Volunteer Caregiving Network is to support members of the National Network and to create new, sustainable interfaith volunteer caregiving programs. The Network was created as a result of the Faith in Action initiative launched by the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation over 40 years ago. This initiative started the Faith in Action initiative with a nationwide contingency of over 1,000 nonprofits. 🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, February 7th, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:Military Creator Con April 16-18, 2026. Use code scotts10 for a discount.PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.Independent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsOwners of Quality Cabinets - Thuy Phan and Quynh Pham. In this episode we hear their American story of coming to the United States with no resources or the language. Their success is founded on their hardships and caring for people.💬 "AI is a topic on everybody's mind - is it going to be the ruination of western civilization or is it a godsend. " - Mark Senefsky🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 31, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.Independent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsOwners of Quality Cabinets - Thuy Phan and Quynh Pham. In this episode we hear their American story of coming to the United States with no resources or the language. Their success is founded on their hardships and caring for people.💬 "When we first came to America, we actually were in the projects and we started with a slum lord. And we didn't know English at the time, and we didn't know our rights. " - Thuy Phan🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 24, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsNicholi Martinez of Startup Waco. In this episode Nicholi shares about his role in the business startup ecosystem - and plays original music.💬 "I see amazing people taking leaps and strides to hit their dreams and goals...local businesses are what makes Waco so great." - Nicholi Martinez🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsCommunity volunteer and entrepreneur Christine A. Smith. In this episode how she integrated into a community where she did not even know one person when she moved to Waco 16 months ago.💬 "We moved to Waco...for the people." - Christine A. Smith🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 10, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsTransformational Speaker Elizabeth Meigs. In this episode Elizabeth shares her story from despair to success. Those who have benefited from her work include veterans, first responders, and those who are impacted by PTSD.💬 "The doctors were preparing my family for my death." - Elizabeth Meigs.🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 3, 2026.This episode is sponsored by:PresentGifting.com ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsGreg Stephens. In this episode Greg shares a deep insight into organizational culture.💬 "We so often worry about things we can't do anything about. Even in a down economy business happens." - Greg Stephens🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsJohn Lomperis of PetrosNetwork.org. In this episode John shares about the missionary work of Petros Network.💬 "Nearly 2 million people come to Christ in very remote, unreached areas of the world." - John Lomperis🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, December 20, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsCity 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🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, December 13, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsFirth 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🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, December 6, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning SystemBitty & Beau's Coffee, WacoHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe 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/sponsorsStephanie 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/ 🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, November 29, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:Republic Laser TherapyRay's Automotive SpecialistsHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersBitty & 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/sponsorsJensen 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🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, November 22, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:Republic Laser TherapyRay's Automotive SpecialistsHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersBitty & 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/sponsorsVince 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🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, November 15, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:Republic Laser TherapyRay's Automotive SpecialistsHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersBitty & 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/sponsorsMcLennan 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🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, November 1, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:Republic Laser TherapyRay's Automotive SpecialistsHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersBitty & 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/sponsorsMeet 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."🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, November 1, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:Republic Laser TherapyRay's Automotive SpecialistsHeart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersBitty & 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/sponsorsMeet 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".🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, October 25, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersBitty & Beau’s Coffee – WACO Location📚 Networking for Students – networkingforstudentsbook.comRay'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

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/sponsorsMeet 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.💬 "We get visitors from all over the world...that's the fun of it!"🎧 Listen now on The WACO Experience: An American Story wherever you get your podcasts.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, October 18, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersBitty & Beau’s Coffee – WACO Location📚 Networking for Students – networkingforstudentsbook.comRay'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

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🎙️ Prosper Waco & The Prosperity DinnerIn this episode of The WACO Experience: An American Story, I sit down with Prosper Waco CEO Jessica Attas and board member Berkley Knas to explore how collaborative partnerships between business, government, and nonprofits are shaping the future of Central Texas. We discuss key initiatives driving education, health, and economic mobility, and highlight the Prosperity Dinner.📌 Topics CoveredThe mission and vision of Prosper WacoCurrent programs improving opportunity across WacoHow collaboration is creating measurable community impactThe Prosperity Dinner of October 19, 2025Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, October 11, 2025.This episode is sponsored by:Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersBitty & Beau’s Coffee – WACO Location📚 Networking for Students – networkingforstudentsbook.comRay'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 #ProsperityWaco #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsors🎙️ Hispanic Leaders Network (Oct 4, 2025)In this episode of The WACO Experience: An American Story, we highlight the Hispanic Leaders Network and its impact on building strong communities through leadership, collaboration, and cultural heritage. You will hear inspiring stories, lessons from local leaders, and the vision driving this network forward. We hear from board chair & co-founder, Elaine Botello, and board members Daniela Rodriguez and Dr. Mito Diaz-Espinoza.https://www.hln-waco.org/ 📌 Topics CoveredThe mission and role of the Hispanic Leaders NetworkHow community leadership opens doors for future generationsPersonal insights from leaders making a difference in Waco and beyond💡 Whether you’re a business owner, community organizer, or someone passionate about cultural leadership, this episode offers valuable perspectives on connection and empowerment.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsOriginally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, October 4, 2025.🔗 Visit our sponsors: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis episode is sponsored by:Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsQuality Cabinets - Affordable Luxury White Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersBitty & Beau’s Coffee – WACO Location📚 Networking for Students – networkingforstudentsbook.comRay'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 #HispanicLeadersNetwork #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas

Visit our website: 🔗 https://www.thewacoexperience.com/About the Show: Host D. Scott Smith brings weekly interviews with leaders in business, government, and nonprofit organizations—all working toward the same goal: building strong, thriving communities. These groups provide jobs, services, and infrastructure that shape the everyday lives of Wacoans and beyond.🎧 This Week’s Episode: "Spark Change"Guests: Grace Casper and Dr. MacKenzie Zacharias of Spark ChangeIn this episode, we explore how empathy, dignity, and inclusion are at the heart of real transformation. Grace and MacKenzie share what it means to Spark Change with individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD). Spark Change works with both employers and people with IDD to make an inclusive community.Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 secondsAired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, September 27, 2025.🔗 Visit our sponsors: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis episode is sponsored by:Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital BillboardsChordBuddy – Guitar Learning SystemWhite Bluffs ConstructionIndependent Planner – For Independent ThinkersThe Cactus Rose Ranch – Riding Lessons & Ranch PartiesBitty & 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 – 1010 AM | 105.7 FM#theWACOexperience #SparkChange #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Brad Strickland of Patchmastershttps://patchmaster.com/waco-temple/🛠️ Episode 51: Brad Strickland – Patching More Than Drywall“Sometimes the smallest repairs can have the biggest impact.”In this episode, host D. Scott Smith welcomes Brad Strickland, the face of Patchmasters of Waco. But this conversation goes well beyond drywall. Brad shares how his franchise isn’t just fixing holes in walls—it’s creating jobs, building trust, and helping people feel proud of their homes again.🎧 What You’ll Hear in This Episode:The story behind Brad’s leap into entrepreneurship—and why he chose PatchmastersHow service businesses like his quietly shape the character of a cityThe challenge (and reward) of scaling a business with heartWhy fixing drywall might just be a form of ministryIf you’ve ever thought about home repairs, hiring local, or starting something of your own, Brad’s grounded wisdom and work ethic will inspire you.Sponsored by:Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/ ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Liz Trujillo of Special Stronghttps://specialstronggreaterwacocentral.com/Sponsored by:Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/ ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Michael Wyatt of Posh Pottyhttp://theposhpotty.com/ Sponsored by:Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/ ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Jared Foreseman of AireServCentral Texas HVAC Services | HVAC in Central Texas | Aire ServSponsored by:Heart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/ ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Mike Schwaab of Waco Surf (Part Two)https://www.wacosurf.com/ Sponsored by:Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.comHeart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/ The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Mike Schwaab of Waco Surfg (Part One)https://www.wacosurf.com/ Sponsored by:Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.comHeart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/ The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: James "JB" Battle of HOT TV Digital Indoor Billboards.https://hotdigitaltv.com/ Sponsored by:Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.comHeart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/ The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: North Crest RV Park owner: Emily Kirtner.https://northcrestrvpark.com/ Sponsored by:Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.comHeart of Texas TV - Indoor Digital Billboards: hotdigitaltv.com/ The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Veteran Micah Ables of Ables Top Hat - a second generation company.Sponsored by:Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.com The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Texas Filmmaker Travis White - showing his film at the Waco Independent Film Festival Sponsored by:Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.com The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Founders of the Waco Independent Film Festival, Louis Hunter and Samuel Thomas Sponsored by:Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.com The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Cris Houston, Executive Director of the McLennan Community Investment FundSponsored by: Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.com The WACO Independent Film Festival - WACOINDIE.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Business owner and entrepreneur, Seth Dumont (Waco Waffle Co., Prism Laser Engraving, and White Bluffs Construction)Sponsored by: Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Jacob de Cordova Society Founder, Jeff Aresty; and Board President, Monica ShannonSponsored by: Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: University Founder, Dr. Phillip SheroSponsored by: Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: Radio Personality, Jim AlvaradoSponsored by: Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: District Attorney, Josh Tetens (Part 2)Sponsored by: Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: District Attorney, Josh Tetens (Part 1)Sponsored by: Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #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: making nice communities. Each of these groups provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for citizens.Visit our sponsors by clicking this link: https://www.thewacoexperience.com/sponsorsThis week: James Jarmon of Meals on Wheels Waco (mowwaco.org)Sponsored by: Texas Healthcare 4U: txhealthcare4u.com ChordBuddy guitar learning system: ChordBuddy.com White Bluffs Construction: WhiteBluffsConstruction.com Independent Planner (notebook style planner to supplement the digital calendar of independent thinkers and entrepreneurs) Independent-Planner.com TheCactusRoseRanch.com Riding Lessons and Ranch Parties Bitty& Beau's Coffee - WACO: bittyandbeauscoffee.com/location/waco/ The WACO Networking Group: https://thewaconetworkinggroup.com/ The Book, "Networking for Students" https://networkingforstudentsbook.com#theWACOexperience #radioshow #KBBW #motivationallistener #dscottscottsmith #todaysoffice #talkshow #1000thanks #WACO #WacoTexas