

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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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!
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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/

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.
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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/

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.
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Connect with Bethny:Website - https://www.bethnyricks.com/
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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!
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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!

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!
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Connect with Beau:
Website: https://beaueckstein.com/

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!
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
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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