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  • Nicholi Martinez of Startup Waco
    Jan 19 2026

    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

    Nicholi 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 seconds

    Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 17, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. PresentGifting.com
    2. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    3. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    4. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    5. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    6. White Bluffs Construction
    7. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    8. 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

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    29 min
  • Community Volunteer & Entrepreneur Christine A. Smith
    Jan 12 2026

    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

    Community 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 seconds

    Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 10, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. PresentGifting.com
    2. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    3. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    4. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    5. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    6. White Bluffs Construction
    7. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    8. 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

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    29 min
  • Elizabeth Meigs
    Jan 5 2026

    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

    Transformational 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 seconds

    Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, January 3, 2026.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. PresentGifting.com
    2. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    3. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    4. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    5. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    6. White Bluffs Construction
    7. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    8. 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

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    29 min
  • Baylor Alumnus Greg Stephens
    Dec 29 2025

    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

    Greg 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 seconds

    Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, December 27, 2025.

    This episode is sponsored by:

    1. ChordBuddy.com Guitar & Ukulele Learning System
    2. Bitty & Beau's Coffee, Waco
    3. Heart of Texas TV – Indoor Digital Billboards
    4. Quality Cabinets - Delivery when you are ready.
    5. White Bluffs Construction
    6. Independent Planner – For Independent Thinkers
    7. 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

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    29 min
  • John Lomperis of Petros Network
    Dec 22 2025

    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

    John 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 seconds

    Originally aired on KBBW Radio at 8:30 AM, Saturday, December 20, 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

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    29 min
  • Jay Kelly of City Ranch Boot Co.
    Dec 15 2025

    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

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    29 min
  • Barrett Thomas
    Dec 8 2025

    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



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    29 min
  • Stephanie Beaty of Rogue Media Networks
    Dec 1 2025

    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



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    29 min