

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.
Episodes
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14 snips
Sep 28, 2021 • 36min
Masterclass Q&A - All of Your Questions Answered!
Q&A session on holiday planning, advertising tips, setting boutique apart during holidays, setting stipulations on gift cards, treating customers with generosity
Sep 21, 2021 • 20min
Interview with Store Manager, Danielle, of Willapa Printing Boutique!
Today we get a bit of a different viewpoint during the episode! We get to speak with store manager, Danielle! Enjoy!
*Please note that most of Ciara's episodes are former lives within her amazing Facebook group, The Boutique Owner's Collective. So, if you hear some chatter with an audience, that's who she is talking to! You can join the conversation by joining the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boutiqueownerscollective/. Please send any business inquiries to hello@ciarastockeland.com. To learn more about Ciara and what she offers visit her website here: https://www.theboutiqueworkshop.com.
Thanks to today's sponsor HarQuin Bookkeeping. You can learn more about them at www.boutiquebookkeeping.co/boutiqueworkshop.
To learn more about Michelle and her business you can visit her website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Website: www.willapaprinting.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillapaPrinting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willapaprinting/
Sep 14, 2021 • 34min
Interview with Boutique Owner, Melissa Monsman!
A fun chat with Melissa Monsman about her journey to being a boutique owner! *Please note that most of Ciara's episodes are former lives within her amazing Facebook group, The Boutique Owner's Collective. So, if you hear some chatter with an audience, that's who she is talking to! You can join the conversation by joining the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boutiqueownerscollective/. Please send any business inquiries to hello@ciarastockeland.com. To learn more about Ciara and what she offers visit her website here: https://www.theboutiqueworkshop.com.
The podcast's sponsor today is FAVES. You can learn more about FAVES here: https://thefavesapp.com.
To learn more about Melissa and her store you can visit these links below!
Website: www.firstloveboutique.co
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/first.love.boutique/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/1stloveboutique/
Sep 7, 2021 • 26min
Interview with Boutique Owner, Michelle Layman!
Learn all about one of Ciara's clients, Michelle! *Please note that most of Ciara's episodes are former lives within her amazing Facebook group, The Boutique Owner's Collective. So, if you hear some chatter with an audience, that's who she is talking to! You can join the conversation by joining the group here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/boutiqueownerscollective/. Please send any business inquiries to hello@ciarastockeland.com. To learn more about Ciara and what she offers visit her website here: https://www.theboutiqueworkshop.com.
To learn more about Michelle and her business you can visit her website, Facebook, and Instagram.
Website: www.willapaprinting.com
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/WillapaPrinting
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/willapaprinting/
Aug 31, 2021 • 13min
How to get the Information Out of Your Head!
Explore the importance of documenting information for a sustainable business, challenges of delegating tasks, and adopting a growth mindset. Learn how to get information out of your head and onto paper to create systems for business growth and delegation.
Aug 26, 2021 • 14min
Holiday Planning Bonus Episode 2!
Learn about the upcoming holiday planning masterclass and how it can benefit you. Explore strategies for building intentional relationships with customers. Understand the evolution of retail and the importance of personalized experiences. Discover how to create a personalized one-on-one program for your boutique business.
Aug 25, 2021 • 13min
Holiday Planning Bonus Episode!
Learn the importance of holiday planning in boutique businesses, how to be intentional and create a plan for the holiday season, and effective strategies for October, November, December, and January including warming up prospects and boosting sales.
Aug 24, 2021 • 18min
Holiday Planning Kick Off!
The podcast discusses the importance of holiday planning and having a plan for boutique businesses. It emphasizes the power of being intentional in entrepreneurship and holiday planning, as well as the importance of being intentional and deliberate in running a small business. The chapter also highlights the importance of strategic decision-making and intentionality in business to enhance profitability.
Aug 17, 2021 • 13min
Stop Playing Store With Your Store!
The podcast discusses the importance of treating a boutique as a legitimate business rather than a source of entertainment. It emphasizes the need to understand financials, make tough decisions, and take action to implement what is learned. Additionally, it introduces the Faves app for boutique owners to track vendors, inventory costs, and delivery dates, and invites listeners to join the Boutique Collective Facebook group.
Aug 10, 2021 • 16min
Why You May Need an Information Diet!
The podcast discusses the concept of an information diet and its importance for small business owners. It explores the parallels between unlimited food and unlimited knowledge, emphasizes the need to simplify and go deep with chosen sources of information, provides practical recommendations on how to implement an information diet, and highlights the benefits of joining a free Facebook group for boutique owners.


