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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May 4, 2021 • 27min
Boutique Business Owner Interview with Megan Vanya
I chat with Boutique Workshop member about her experience with being a boutique business 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.
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Apr 27, 2021 • 29min
Profit First Interview with Boutique Owner, Tanya Garrison
Website: Miaellamarie.com
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Instagram: Instagram.com/miaellamarieboutique
I chat with Boutique Workshop member about her experience with the Profit First challenge. *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.
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Apr 20, 2021 • 25min
Coach vs Mentor!
Distinguishing the difference between a coach and a mentor. Seeking and maintaining a mentorship relationship. Importance of mentors and being a good mentee. Differences between a mentor and a coaching relationship.
Apr 13, 2021 • 9min
Social Selling The Easy Way
Let's chat about Social Selling and how it can help you level up your business. *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.
Apr 6, 2021 • 12min
Managing Your Inventory
The podcast discusses the importance of managing inventory for business success, including tips for effective purchasing and tracking. It also explains the concept of inventory turn and offers coaching opportunities and resources for boutique owners.
Mar 30, 2021 • 13min
Creating An Open To Buy (A Buying Budget!!)
Learn about the significance of an open-to-buy in boutique businesses and how it helps maintain inventory levels and achieve sales goals. Discover the importance of offering variety on online stores and how a buying budget helps ensure enough inventory. Explore the three essential steps to create an open-to-buy tool and understand how to calculate and use it as a buying budget for retailers.
Mar 23, 2021 • 12min
Think Bigger About Your Business!
In this podcast, the host encourages boutique owners to think bigger and set ambitious goals. They emphasize the power of goals, visualization, and hard work in achieving success. Using their experience of opening three retail stores, they provide steps on how to pursue big goals in business.
Mar 16, 2021 • 10min
Inventory Management
The podcast discusses the importance of managing inventory effectively in a boutique business, emphasizing the need to track inventory in both the POS system and accounting system. It explores the significance of accurate inventory management for retailers and highlights coaching opportunities and resources available for boutique owners.
Mar 9, 2021 • 17min
Identifying Your Core Customer With the Avatar Exercise
Learn about the importance of identifying your core customer and using the avatar exercise to define your target market. Discover how creating a signature offer for your retail boutique can make you stand out. Hear personal experiences of starting businesses and selling products to local boutiques.
Mar 2, 2021 • 18min
Minimize Time Waste; Maximize Revenue
Learn how to minimize distractions and focus on your zone of genius to drive more revenue. Explore the significance of time management in revenue generation. Discover how to prioritize tasks, minimize distractions, and dedicate focused time to revenue-generating activities. Implement time blocking and disciplines to maximize revenue. Identify distractions and create more time for generating additional revenue.
