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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Feb 23, 2021 • 13min
Let's Talk Getting to the Next Level in Your Business!
Explore the different levels of boutique business and how to progress to the next level by evaluating inventory and finding more customers. Balancing inventory and customer base is crucial for business growth. Learn how analyzing metrics and customer profiles can help grow your business and break through a plateau.
Feb 16, 2021 • 27min
What is a Time Net Profit?
The podcast discusses the importance of time management and offers tips and tricks for being productive. They emphasize the need for small business owners to take ownership of their time and implement strategies like time blocking and deep work. The importance of managing both financial success and time management in business ownership is also highlighted. Tracking and analyzing time spent on projects is discussed as a way to improve time management and avoid wasted time. Practical strategies for staying focused and avoiding distractions are shared.
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Feb 9, 2021 • 31min
What is a Time Budget?
Learn about the concept of a time budget and how it can help with managing tasks effectively. Overcome procrastination by tackling dreaded tasks first. Focus and time management are crucial for productivity. Manage phone use during family time by tracking social media time and designating phone-free nights.
Feb 2, 2021 • 17min
Finding Your Core Customer
The podcast discusses the importance of understanding core customers, adapting to changing customer patterns, building a profitable business, and identifying the core customer. They emphasize the need for profiling customers, defining monetary goals, and creating a signature offer that aligns with the vision of being boutique owners.
Jan 26, 2021 • 23min
"Standing Strong" , a Chat with Author Alli Worthington
In this episode, author Alli Worthington talks about the importance of coaching, the dangers of consuming too much information, and the significance of having a strong foundation in business. She also shares her personal journey of writing and publishing a book, encourages women to pursue their dreams and ambitions, and offers advice from a mentor. Additionally, she discusses insights from her book 'Standing Strong' and invites listeners to join a holiday plan group or a masterclass. Exciting future plans are also mentioned, including the possibility of meeting in person.
Jan 19, 2021 • 14min
Manage Your Time, Allow For More Revenue
In this episode, the host discusses the importance of time management in generating revenue. They explore the challenges of business growth and the need for adaptation and innovation. They also highlight examples of businesses pivoting and capitalizing on new revenue opportunities. The episode provides strategies for effective time management and prioritizing revenue-generating tasks.
Dec 29, 2020 • 10min
All About Goal Setting!
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of goal setting for business owners, specifically in terms of financial objectives. They share a personal story about being inspired by a podcast episode to set goals for their own business. Additionally, they talk about understanding expenses, calculating sales goals, maintaining a healthy profit margin, and offer a free Facebook group for boutique owners.
Dec 21, 2020 • 14min
Let's Talk Profit!
This podcast explores the concept of taking profit first in boutique businesses. It discusses accounting principles, budgeting, and the importance of having a plan to achieve profit.
Dec 15, 2020 • 7min
Let's Talk Living Intentionally!
The podcast discusses living intentionally in business and life, emphasizing goal setting and proactive decision-making. It explores making purposeful choices aligned with goals and values, and the power of taking ownership of success and failure.
Dec 8, 2020 • 24min
Let's Talk Facebook Groups!
Learn more about Facebook groups in this engaging episode! *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.
