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D. Scott
Smith
Motivational Listener
D. Scott Smith, MBA is a collaborator sitting in the juncture of strategy and execution. He is known as a "Motivational Listener". Scott is a speaker, coach, and mentor who will inspire and motivate you. He works with businesses and individuals globally. His current roles include:
Founder/Producer/Host The WACO Experience radio show <a href="https://www.thewacoexperience.com/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.thewacoexperience.com/">www.thewacoexperience.com/</a> </a>
Fractional Chief of Staff for hire <a href="https://www.dscottsmith.com/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dscottsmith.com/">www.dscottsmith.com/</a> </a>
Co-founder/Executive Director at Edvocation, <a href="https://www.edvocation.org/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.edvocation.org/">www.edvocation.org/</a> </a>
Board Vice President at UPLIFT Leadership <a href="https://www.upliftleadership.org/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.upliftleadership.org/">www.upliftleadership.org/</a> </a>
Scott is the author of the publications: "Networking for Students", "Influence: Creation of Credibility" - Publish a Book, Course, and Webinar in 12 Weeks (or less), "Relationships: Grow Your Business. A Method and Process for Networking", "Motivational Listener: Be Interesting by Being Interested. Practical Skills to Be Successful at Business Networking Events", "FREEZE: Inaction in the Face of Business Crisis, How to React When the Unexpected Happens", an analog (paper-based) time management tool, "Independent Planner" created specifically for solo entrepreneurs, freelance professionals, and small business owners.
Prior to becoming a full-on entrepreneur, Scott worked in large and small companies in leadership roles which include CEO, COO, and General Manager. He has lived and breathed financial services, agriculture, and manufacturing. Scott is involved with joint ventures because he believes in the power of networking.
Broadcasts hosted by Scott include:
"Virtual Global Tea Break" with co-host Alan Hennessy <a href="https://globalteabreak.com/" target="_blank">https://globalteabreak.com/</a>
"The EXPERIENCE Live with Russ and Scott" and "The EXPERIENCE Local: Believers in Business" with co-host Russ Hedge <a href="https://local.theexperience.video/" target="_blank">https://local.theexperience.video/</a>
Scott and his wife, Christine, celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary in 2025. You may see his bass or guitars on a video call. He plays music as often as he can.
Links:
Website: <a href="https://www.dscottsmith.com/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dscottsmith.com/">www.dscottsmith.com/</a> </a>
Email: scott@dscottsmith.com
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/">www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/</a> </a>
X: <a href="https://twitter.com/d_scott" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/d_scott</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/d.scottsmith/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.instagram.com/d.scottsmith/">www.instagram.com/d.scottsmith/</a> </a>
Amazon Live: <a href="https://www.motivationallistener.live/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.motivationallistener.live/">www.motivationallistener.live/</a> </a>
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/">www.youtube.com/</a> </a> @dscottsmithmba
Podcasts:
<a href="https://www.thewacoexperience.com/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.thewacoexperience.com/">www.thewacoexperience.com/</a> </a>
<a href="https://www.dscottsmith.com/podcast" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dscottsmith.com/podcast">www.dscottsmith.com/podcast</a> </a>
Publications:
Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/D-Scott-Smith/e/B07K77WDPM" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/D-Scott-Smith/e/B07K77WDPM">www.amazon.com/D-Scott-Smith/e/B07K77WDPM</a> </a>
Founder/Producer/Host The WACO Experience radio show <a href="https://www.thewacoexperience.com/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.thewacoexperience.com/">www.thewacoexperience.com/</a> </a>
Fractional Chief of Staff for hire <a href="https://www.dscottsmith.com/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dscottsmith.com/">www.dscottsmith.com/</a> </a>
Co-founder/Executive Director at Edvocation, <a href="https://www.edvocation.org/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.edvocation.org/">www.edvocation.org/</a> </a>
Board Vice President at UPLIFT Leadership <a href="https://www.upliftleadership.org/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.upliftleadership.org/">www.upliftleadership.org/</a> </a>
Scott is the author of the publications: "Networking for Students", "Influence: Creation of Credibility" - Publish a Book, Course, and Webinar in 12 Weeks (or less), "Relationships: Grow Your Business. A Method and Process for Networking", "Motivational Listener: Be Interesting by Being Interested. Practical Skills to Be Successful at Business Networking Events", "FREEZE: Inaction in the Face of Business Crisis, How to React When the Unexpected Happens", an analog (paper-based) time management tool, "Independent Planner" created specifically for solo entrepreneurs, freelance professionals, and small business owners.
Prior to becoming a full-on entrepreneur, Scott worked in large and small companies in leadership roles which include CEO, COO, and General Manager. He has lived and breathed financial services, agriculture, and manufacturing. Scott is involved with joint ventures because he believes in the power of networking.
Broadcasts hosted by Scott include:
"Virtual Global Tea Break" with co-host Alan Hennessy <a href="https://globalteabreak.com/" target="_blank">https://globalteabreak.com/</a>
"The EXPERIENCE Live with Russ and Scott" and "The EXPERIENCE Local: Believers in Business" with co-host Russ Hedge <a href="https://local.theexperience.video/" target="_blank">https://local.theexperience.video/</a>
Scott and his wife, Christine, celebrate their 41st wedding anniversary in 2025. You may see his bass or guitars on a video call. He plays music as often as he can.
Links:
Website: <a href="https://www.dscottsmith.com/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dscottsmith.com/">www.dscottsmith.com/</a> </a>
Email: scott@dscottsmith.com
LinkedIn: <a href="https://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/">www.linkedin.com/in/dscottsmith/</a> </a>
X: <a href="https://twitter.com/d_scott" target="_blank">https://twitter.com/d_scott</a>
Instagram: <a href="https://www.instagram.com/d.scottsmith/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.instagram.com/d.scottsmith/">www.instagram.com/d.scottsmith/</a> </a>
Amazon Live: <a href="https://www.motivationallistener.live/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.motivationallistener.live/">www.motivationallistener.live/</a> </a>
YouTube: <a href="https://www.youtube.com/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.youtube.com/">www.youtube.com/</a> </a> @dscottsmithmba
Podcasts:
<a href="https://www.thewacoexperience.com/" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.thewacoexperience.com/">www.thewacoexperience.com/</a> </a>
<a href="https://www.dscottsmith.com/podcast" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.dscottsmith.com/podcast">www.dscottsmith.com/podcast</a> </a>
Publications:
Amazon: <a href="https://www.amazon.com/D-Scott-Smith/e/B07K77WDPM" target="_blank">https://<a target="_blank" href="http://www.amazon.com/D-Scott-Smith/e/B07K77WDPM">www.amazon.com/D-Scott-Smith/e/B07K77WDPM</a> </a>
D. SCOTT SMITH CO.
Radio Advertising and Promotion
The WACO Experience, An American Story is a weekly radio show broadcast on KBBW in Waco. The broadcast towers reach from Dallas to Austin. The podcast version is available on on platforms. The promotion of sponsors for the show include: daily mention on KBBW, extended "testimonial" style promotion in the show/podcast, banner ad with a link to the company website on the front page of TheWacoExperience.com website, inclusion in social media, and digital advertising reaching over 60,000 people each month in the broadcast area (Dallas to Austin).