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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Feb 11, 2025 • 19min
#220: The Inventory Genius Framework
Today, I'm walking you through my framework, The Inventory Genius Method. I'm sharing about what I'm hoping to accomplish with all of my clients as they make their way through the program. Let's breakdown what the method is, how the framework works, why it will work for you, and where you should start in my programs.
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Feb 4, 2025 • 44min
#219: Listen In To This Week's Coaching Call
Have you ever wondered what it would really be like to be coached by me? Maybe you've questioned how a group coaching program works. Today, I'm giving you a behind-the-scenes look at what a group coaching call looks like. You'll listen in to a call with my Level One Mastermind clients. You'll hear the coaching lesson, individual questions and coaching, and how the group works together to coach and encourage one another.
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Jan 28, 2025 • 18min
#218: How to Deal with Business Copycats
I think all of us will run into this at some point. What do we do when confronted with business copycats? What happens when we do our best, work so hard at our business and turn around to find someone mimicking our ideas? We normally hear something like, "copying is the best form of flattery". I'm here to challenge that. Tune in to hear my suggestions.
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Jan 21, 2025 • 19min
#217: Let's Talk to Shopify Expert, Melissa Gikas
Melissa Gikas is a Shopify expert and an Inventory Genius vendor partner. Today, she's talking all-things Shopify. If you're using the platform or thinking about changing over, this episode is for you!
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Connect with MelissaEmail: modishdesigns@outlook.com
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Jan 14, 2025 • 12min
#216: How Marcki Paid off Debt in Less Than 3 Months with the Inventory Genius Framework
Today I'm sitting down with one of my clients. Marcki is a part of the Profit Accelerator program and is making incredible progress. Within three months, Marcki's worked with her coach to tackle business debt and is now looking to open a second location for her brick and mortar. Listen to her story and experience.
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Jan 7, 2025 • 11min
#215: 3 Things Successful People Need to Concentrate On in 2025
Let's jump into 2025! We're talking about three things I believe any business owner must have if they truly want to make a change. How can we move forward to where we want to be in our businesses? Tune in now!
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Dec 31, 2024 • 15min
#214: There is Hope for Your Business in 2025
We are wrapping up another year - it's flown by! For our last episode of 2024, we're talking about hope for the year ahead. I know you work so hard in your business, and that you may be feeling in the pits after closing out the holiday season. The stress and overwhelm may have you wondering what the point is to continuing. But I want to close out this year by giving you three things to boost your hope and to help you push forward to success and to financial freedom. Let's go.
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Dec 24, 2024 • 16min
#213: Live Coaching: Knowing Your Numbers As a Maker
Today I'm chatting with Jen. She's wondering if there's a certain equation she should stick to when it comes to pricing handmade goods. How should she mark up when it comes to selling supplies to other makers? If you're a maker, this episode is specifically for you!
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Dec 17, 2024 • 11min
#212: Live Coaching: How Do I Use an Open To Buy
Today I'm hopping on a call with Julie. She has a question about open to buy - sometimes she doesn't want to buy as much as her inventory manager recommends. Listen as I coach her through how she can use an open to buy alongside a profit plan and a budget.
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Dec 3, 2024 • 9min
#210: How to Use Your Holiday Cash to Make More Money in 2025
Let's talk about what we should do with all the holiday cash. It's a great time of year - as business owners we look forward to the holiday sales that we hope will help us breathe, find margin and get out of debt. So now, that time is here. How can we ensure we use that cash wisely to set ourselves up for success in 2025?
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