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THE WACO EXPERIENCE episodes
- Jay Kelly of City Ranch Boot Co.
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
🎧 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, 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
29 min - Barrett Thomas
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
🎧 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, 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
29 min - Stephanie Beaty of Rogue Media Networks
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/
🎧 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, 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
29 min - Jensen Cristales - Special Olympics
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
🎧 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, 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
29 min - Vince Erickson - Lone Star Emmys
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
🎧 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, 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
29 min - The People Fund - a Small Business Resource
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
🎧 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, 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
29 min - Kidney Donor Nathan Masters
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."
🎧 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, 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
29 min - Bobby Horner - Part Two
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".
🎧 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, 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
29 min - Bobby Horner - Part One
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.
💬 "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 seconds
Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, October 18, 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
29 min - Prosperity Dinner on Austin Avenue
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 Covered
- The mission and vision of Prosper Waco
- Current programs improving opportunity across Waco
- How collaboration is creating measurable community impact
- The Prosperity Dinner of October 19, 2025
Runtime: 28 minutes, 30 seconds
Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, October 11, 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 #ProsperityWaco #radioshow #KBBW #motivationalListener #DScottSmith #TodaysOffice #TalkShow #1000thanks #Waco #WacoTexas
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About THE WACO EXPERIENCE
From the publisher's feed
An American Story – in Waco, Texas. The City of Waco is celebrating a significant anniversary – the 175th. Established in1849, Waco is a prospering community. This show is broadcast on KBBW from Waco in Central Texas and as a podcast.
I’m D. Scott Smith, a new resident to Waco, inspired to create this radio program and podcast based on my many years of involvement with chambers of commerce. It’s been my experience that the local chamber is the one place in the universe where leaders from business, government, and non-profit organizations sit at the same table with the same goal: building nice communities.
Each of these groups are necessary to reach that goal…and each has a different set of tools. Working together they provide jobs, products & services, and infrastructure for the citizens.
In this program I interview leaders from businesses, our local governments, and non-profit organizations to gain insight, learn what is available, and…perhaps, get a little peek behind the scenes. You’ll get to know the people and their stories. Along the way, you may just learn more about yourself and your community.
The Waco Experience is an American story. And though the individuals I speak with represent the Greater Waco area in Central Texas, this story is repeated in communities across America. Businesses, governments, and non-profit groups working together for a more perfect union; promoting the general welfare, and securing the blessings of liberty.
Seventy-three years after the founding of the United States of America, and 175 years ago, Waco, Texas was founded. A growing community. Like all communities, people have endured hardships and celebrated abundance. Wherever you live, the story of Waco is your story.
I look forward to bringing you conversations with leaders from businesses, local government, and our non-profit community. You’ll discover that the story of Waco, Texas is similar to your own community.
Thank you for joining me on this journey. Waco’s story, much like the story of America herself, is one of growth, resilience, and collaboration. Through the voices of business, government, and non-profit leaders, we will continue to explore how these key players work together to make our communities better places to live and work.
The conversations we have in this program serve as a reminder that while each community is unique, the challenges we face and the solutions we create are universal. Whether you live in Waco or beyond, I know these stories will resonate with you and perhaps even inspire you to become more involved in your own community.
I look forward to bringing you insightful discussions in the episodes ahead. Don’t forget - you can catch The Waco Experience every Saturday morning at 8:30 AM on KBBW in Central Texas (and share this podcast with those you know.)
The Waco Experience, An American Story.