

The Inventory Genius Podcast
Ciara Stockeland
Looking for a business mentor with decades of experience in business ownership, inventory and cash flow management, and client coaching? Get started with Ciara Stockeland’s Inventory Genius podcast. As a Fractional CFO and Profit Strategist, Ciara specializes in breaking complex business topics into bite-sized, actionable steps you can implement today. Tune in, get inspired, and learn from Ciara and her range of incredible guests. Discover why thousands of products-based businesses owners turn to Ciara for guidance on inventory management, debt reduction, e-commerce strategies, financial strategy, business growth, retail profitability, and more. Whether you’re a new business owner or a long-time entrepreneur, each episode with give you nuggets of information, insights and strategies you can start implementing now.
For business inquiries please email: hello@ciarastockeland.com.
For business inquiries please email: hello@ciarastockeland.com.
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May 27, 2025 • 34min
#235: Unlocking the Power to Pivot with Melanie Michaud
Melanie Michaud owns three stores in San Diego, California and is one of my coaching clients. She's recently done something many of us do as entrepreneurs - she's pivoted and transitioned in a variety of ways. Listen as Melanie shares her experience and talks about how to pivot with intention.
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Connect with MelanieInstagram: @threadleadership @threadandseed Website: www.threadandseed.com

May 20, 2025 • 29min
#234: Browsers to Buyers, Getting Web Shoppers to Convert with Susan Bradley
Susan Bradley from Social Sales Girls is talking about a question I get all the time: what do we do to get people to buy on our website? We're talking about online conversions and how to make them happen. Tune in and be sure to sign up for Susan's upcoming bootcamp: https://classroom.thesocialsalesgirls.com/a/2148106161/4e3zLcrm
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More About the Episode Sponsor:Brandakin Social Media (https://www.brandakinsocialmedia.com/) - Maximize your social media presence and reach.

May 13, 2025 • 14min
#233: Inventory Genius Masterclass, Ep. 2
Today is part 2 of a three part series covering what you can expect to learn during the Inventory Genius Masterclass. We're diving into how to make a Profit Plan - and we'll go even deeper into the process during the masterclass. Use this link to claim your spot! (https://www.ciarastockeland.com/inventory-genius-masterclass) Every time I run a masterclass, participants come away with so many bite-sized actionable steps they can immediately implement in their business practice. I hope you'll join in this exciting week of coaching!
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More About the Episode Sponsor:Finding Freedom Financial Services (https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/) - Get help managing your business finances!

May 6, 2025 • 16min
#232: Inventory Genius Masterclass, Ep. 1
Today we're talking about becoming an Inventory Genius and what that means for you and the cashflow in your business. I have an upcoming masterclass that I'd love for you to attend. Use this link to claim your spot! (https://www.ciarastockeland.com/inventory-genius-masterclass) Every time I run a masterclass, participants come away with so many bite-sized actionable steps they can immediately implement in their business practice. I hope you'll join in this exciting week of coaching!
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Apr 29, 2025 • 51min
#231: Replay! Understanding Your Business Financials
This is a recent workshop I did for the Jamestown Entrepreneurial Center, and I'm excited to share it with you. We're talking about your business financials and how to understand them. Let's dig into your numbers.
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Apr 22, 2025 • 29min
#230: Training our Brain to do Hard Things (Like Getting Out of Debt!), interview with Joy McAdams
Joy McAdams is a friend and fellow athlete. Our conversation came about from a text I sent her. Her response to me made me think. It challenged my mindset when she messaged, "It's really good to do hard things but different types of hard things." How can we apply this type of thinking to the world of business? Find out what Joy has to say to business owners.
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Connect with Joy:Instagram: @jmcadams5
More About the Episode Sponsor:Brandakin Social Media (https://www.brandakinsocialmedia.com/) - Maximize your social media presence and reach.

Apr 15, 2025 • 36min
#229: The Lies We Tell Ourselves, Interview with Adrienne Richardson
Adrienne Richardson works with entrepreneurs on mindset and on facing challenges head on. Listen as Adrienne shares her story and talks about why she's passionate about helping entrepreneurs. What are the lies we tell ourselves, how are we getting ourselves stuck, and what can we do to find freedom and wholeness?
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Connect with Adrienne:Website: https://adriennerichardson.com/
More About the Episode Sponsor:Finding Freedom Financial Services (https://www.findingfreedomfinancial.com/) - Get help managing your business finances!

Apr 8, 2025 • 34min
#228: Hiring a Social Media Manager, Interview with Emily Nelson
Emily Nelson is a social media expert, the founder of Brandakin Social Media, and she's been with me since I started my coaching business. Today, we're having a conversation about social media management. It's one of the biggest pain points I hear about when talking to clients about vendors.
Learn what Emily recommends when it comes to looking for a social media manager. You'll discover what should you be looking for and why a manager with premium service offerings is a good bet.
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Connect with Emily:
Website: https://www.brandakinsocialmedia.com/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/brandakinsocialfargo/

Apr 1, 2025 • 31min
#227: What's Up with This Economy and What to do Next, Interview with Bethny Ricks
Bethny Ricks is a genius in the room for us. She's bringing a great conversation to the table about the current economy. There's been so much conversation and murmur going on about what's happening. Listen as Bethny navigates chaos as if she were consultant or coach to each of us.
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Connect with Bethny:
Website - https://www.bethnyricks.com/

Mar 25, 2025 • 40min
#226: Growing an Email List, Interview with Jennifer Allwood
Today I'm talking to Jennifer Allwood about upping our email game. Email can be such a tricky topic. We often want to avoid using it, but the truth is, it's an essential part of growing a successful business. Tune in and hear as Jennifer shares some expert insights and advice.
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Connect with Jennifer:
Get the 57 Subject Lines Freebie here: equipt360.com/57subjectlines
Use the code Ciara50 at equipt360.com and save $50 on Jennifer's software.
More About the Episode Sponsor:Brandakin Social Media (https://www.brandakinsocialmedia.com/) - Maximize your social media presence and reach.