The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson
The SmallBizChat with Melinda Emerson
A series focused on small business advice and strategies, by Melinda Emerson, known as "SmallBizLady", discussing various aspects of entrepreneurship and small business management. Get insights from experts about topics relevant to small business owners.
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Hit It & Quit It with Jared Kallen and Trae Bodge

E322 • Oct 22, 2025 • 11 mins

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.

Key Points

  • Consistency and spreading out steadily are crucial for any business to grow successfully.
  • Leveraging LinkedIn for networking and referrals can be more effective than traditional SEO and social media strategies.
  • Teaching children financial literacy is essential for raising financially responsible adults.

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: https://www.actionpactcoaching.com.

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

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 https://www.threadneedlealley.org

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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Speakers

Jared Kallen

Guest • 19%

Melinda Emerson

Host • 50%

Trae Bodge

Guest • 24%

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