In this episode, Melinda Emerson engages in an insightful conversation with guests, Jared Kallen and Trae Bodge, sharing their favorite podcasts and indispensable business apps, providing listeners with fresh resources for their entrepreneurial journey. The episode continues with a look at favorite old school marketing tips and impactful business books, offering a blend of classic and modern business wisdom.

Jared Kallen, M.S. Ed., Founder, CEO of Action Pact Coaching, is a coach, mentor, and accountability partner with 32 years’ experience. He helps families beat procrastination, hyperfocus, and stalemates—building focus, study habits, motivation, and organization. With humor, daily check-ins, and individualized strategies, Jared turns chaos into progress and stress into confidence, strengthening communication and relationships. Learn more: www.actionpactcoaching.com.

Trae Bodge is co-founder of Threadneedle Alley Foundation and an acclaimed lifestyle writer and TV commentator on smart shopping, personal finance, and parenting. As Ceo of Trae Bodge Media LLC, she’s appeared 1,000+ times on Today, Good Morning America, and NBC Nightly News, and written for Woman’s Day and Newsweek. She is frequent panelist and podcast guest on all things finance. If you would like to apply for a business grant learn more at www.threadneedlealley.org

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Podcasts Mentioned: 

• Armchair Experts with Dax Shephard
• Em on the Brain with Emily McDonald
• It’s Not Over with Julie Savitz
• Membership Geeks with Mike Morrison

Apps Mentioned: 

• LinkedIn
• Notes app
• Google Drive
• ChatGPT
• Dropbox
• Mixmax

Old School Marketing Tips: 

• Do the work, be consistent, stick to it.
• Look for synergies so as to figure out how you can help others. Focus on helping others.

Books Mentioned: 

• Launching Financial Grown Ups by Bobbi Rebell
• The Tipping Point by Malcolm Gladwell
• 10x is Easier than 2x by Dan Sullivan

Connect with Jared Kallen:

Website: https://www.actionpactcoaching.com
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/action_pact_coaching
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jared.kallen.5
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jaredkallen

Connect with Trae Bodge:

Website: https://www.threadneedlealley.org
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/threadneedle-alley-foundation
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61575800171682
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/threadneedlealleyorg

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