The Inventory Genius Podcast

Ciara Stockeland
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Aug 5, 2025 • 22min

#245: The Progress Made in Level One, Interview with Allison Dupre

I've watched Allison Dupre's business change and grow over the past few years. Sometimes in business, we feel like we're the only ones struggling or having growing pains. Today, Allison and I are talking about her experience and about how she made it through the hard moments.  Get a FREE MONTH with the Inventory Genius Calculator - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/inventory-genius-calculator  Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe
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Jul 29, 2025 • 25min

#244: Can I Do My Own Bookkeeping, Interview with Megan Schmitke

Megan Schmitke is a bookkeeping expert who works specifically with inventory-based businesses. Today, Megan and I are talking about what you should do if your business is a mess and you know you need a bookkeeper. How do you clean things up so you can move forward? Get a FREE MONTH with the Inventory Genius Calculator - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/inventory-genius-calculator  Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe Connect with Megan:Take Megan's Bookkeeping Basics Course (https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/bookkeeping-basics-course/) Book a consultation: https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/work-with-me/ Instagram: @findingfreedomfinancial Free Training: https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/masterclass/ 
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Jul 22, 2025 • 23min

#243: Open to Buy: How To Figure It Out

I've got great news for you: YOU can manage your Open to Buy without spending thousands of dollars on a program, without having an accountant on your team, without having a designated specific buyer - I'm talking you through the why and the how on today's episode! There's a simple formula and some really easy-to-use tools that you can start implementing today to create your Buying Budget. Let's go! Click here to try the Inventory Genius Calculator for FREE! (https://www.ciarastockeland.com/inventory-genius-calculator) Click here to take the FREE Open to Buy Workshop. (https://www.ciarastockeland.com/open-to-buy-workshop-evergreen) Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe  
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Jul 15, 2025 • 22min

#242: Creating a Level Up Mindset, Interview with Jennifer Kok

Jennifer Kok is a small business consultant. Today, Jennifer and I are chatting about what happens in our minds when we get to the point where we need to grow, scale and expand our businesses. How do our minds sometimes get in the way of business, and what can we do to change up our way of thinking? Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe Connect with Jennifer:Website: https://nextwavebusinesscoaching.com/Free Masterclass 3 Keys to Growing a Profitable Business: https://nextwavebusinesscoaching.com/webinar   More About the Episode Sponsor:Finding Freedom Financial Services (https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/) - Get help managing your business finances!
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Jul 8, 2025 • 44min

#241: Is Franchising the Right Way for You to Scale, Interview with Shannon Wilburn

I get questions about today's topic all the time. Shannon Wilburn and I are talking about using franchising to scale. How do you know when you're ready to scale? If you're not ready, what do you get in order? And once you're ready, how do you scale efficiently? Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe Connect with Shannon:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/shannonwilburn/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/shineexecutivecoaching LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/shannonwilburn/Website: https://shineexecutivecoaching.com/Podcast: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/the-franchise-leaders-forum-podcast/id1755397643   
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Jul 1, 2025 • 18min

#240: Money Mindset with Audrey Faust

Audrey Faust is a financial coach for business owners. We're digging into the mindset behind making money and keeping it. You don't want to miss this conversation! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe Connect with Audrey:Unlock your path to profit with the free profit accelerator workbook 12 Secrets from an Expert CFO for Women Entrepreneurs In the Profit Accelerator Workbook, Audrey's sharing the exact secrets that have worked for her clients—women just like you—who have seen their profits skyrocket by 20-200% annually. These are actionable strategies that you can apply to your business, no matter its size or industryhttps://www.audreyfaustconsulting.com/12-secrets Website: http://audreyfaustconsulting.com/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/manifestingcfo/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/manifesting_cfo/   
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Jun 24, 2025 • 35min

#239: Growing Your Team with Jamie Van Cuyk

Jamie Van Cuyk and I are chatting about building a strong team. At the end of the day, we can't build our businesses by ourselves, we need good people working with us. Jamie's sharing her insights about how we can make the people part of our business more efficient. Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe Connect with Jamie:Website – https://growingyourteam.comPodcast - https://growingyourteam.com/podcastInstagram - https://www.instagram.com/growingyourteam/Free Determine What to Delegate Worksheet - https://growingyourteam.com/delegate/
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Jun 17, 2025 • 57min

#238: Solving People Problems with Bethny Ricks

Bethny Ricks is a CPO - a Chief People Officer. Today, I'm sharing a conversation I recently had with her about how to deal with and lead people well. During the episode, you'll hear about why it's important to be proactive instead of reactionary, learn how we move from being reactionary to proactive, and discover some of the tools we all need to have if we have people on our team. Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe Connect with Bethny:Website - https://www.bethnyricks.com/  More About the Episode Sponsor:Brandakin Social Media (https://www.brandakinsocialmedia.com/) - Maximize your social media presence and reach.
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Jun 10, 2025 • 27min

#237: Buying a Franchise Concept, Interview with Tracy Panase

Tracy Panase owns the Just Between Friends franchise brand. We're talking about her brand, what it's like to lead a multi-chain, multi-location company, and what it was like to buy the franchise system. Tune into a great conversation! Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe Connect with Tracy: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tracy-panase/ More About the Episode Sponsor:Finding Freedom Financial Services (https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/) - Get help managing your business finances!
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Jun 3, 2025 • 40min

#236: Should I Get a Loan? The Nuts & Bolts of SBA Financing

Today, we're talking about two things I get asked about all the time: franchising and SBA financing. Beau Eckstein has been in lending for nearly three decades. He's sharing his expertise and insight. Get ready to have all your questions answered!  Work with Me - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-meVisit the Bookstore - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstoreSign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - https://www.ciarastockeland.com/subscribe Connect with Beau: Website: https://beaueckstein.com/

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