The Inventory Genius Podcast

I've got great news for you: YOU can manage your Open to Buy without spending thousands of dollars on a program, without having an accountant on your team, without having a designated specific buyer - I'm talking you through the why and the how on today's episode! There's a simple formula and some really easy-to-use tools that you can start implementing today to create your Buying Budget. Let's go...

Jennifer Kok is a small business consultant. Today, Jennifer and I are chatting about what happens in our minds when we get to the point where we need to grow, scale and expand our businesses. How do our minds sometimes get in the way of business, and what can we do to change up our way of thinking? Work with Me  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore  -...

I get questions about today's topic all the time. Shannon Wilburn and I are talking about using franchising to scale. How do you know when you're ready to scale? If you're not ready, what do you get in order? And once you're ready, how do you scale efficiently? Work with Me  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/...

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! Work with Me  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstore Sign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com...

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. Work with Me  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore  -  https://www....

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. Work...

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! Work with Me  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstore Sign Up for Free...

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!  Work with Me  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/boo...

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.   Work with Me  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit...

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   Work with Me  -  https://www.ciarastockeland.c...

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...

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 im...

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. Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstore Sign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Tra...

Joy McAdams is a friend and fellow athlete. Our conversation came about from a text I sent her. Her response to me made me think. It challenged my mindset when she messaged, "It's really good to do hard things but different types of hard things." How can we apply this type of thinking to the world of business? Find out what Joy has to say to business owners. Work with Me   -  https://www...

Adrienne Richardson works with entrepreneurs on mindset and on facing challenges head on. Listen as  Ad rie nne shares her story and talks about why she's passionate about helping entrepreneurs. What are the lies we tell ourselves, how are we getting ourselves stuck, and what can we do to find freedom and wholeness? Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visi...

Emily Nelson is a social media expert, the founder of Brandakin Social Media , and she's been with me since I started my coaching business. Today, we're having a conversation about social media management. It's one of the biggest pain points I hear about when talking to clients about vendors. Learn what Emily recommends when it comes to looking for a social media manager. You'll discover...

Bethny Ricks is a genius in the room for us. She's bringing a great conversation to the table about the current economy. There's been so much conversation and murmur going on about what's happening. Listen as Bethny navigates chaos as if she were consultant or coach to each of us. Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore   -  https://ww...

Today I'm talking to Jennifer Allwood about upping our email game. Email can be such a tricky topic. We often want to avoid using it, but the truth is, it's an essential part of growing a successful business. Tune in and hear as Jennifer shares some expert insights and advice. Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore   -  https://www.ci...

Two weeks ago, we had a special episode where I shared day 1 of my most recent Inventory Genius Masterclass. Today, I'm taking you through day 4, which is always something special. It's when I do a Q&A with the attendees. You'll hear their questions and how I coach them through a variety of situations. Get a glimpse into my coaching style while having a few o...

Let's talk about the common denominators amongst winners. We all want to define our own version of success and make it happen. Tune in and discover the top qualities I see shared across the winner board. Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstore Sign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Tra...

Today, I'm sharing Day One of the live masterclass I just taught. If you're interested in being a part of the next LIVE Inventory Genius Masterclass,  click here to get on the waitlist. Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstore Sign Up for Free Weekly Tips and Trainings   -  ...

My guest today is a fabulous resource for inventory based businesses. Courtney and her company, BoxUp, create customized shipping products. BoxUp's small minimums make their products accessible to everyone. Listen as Courtney shares about her background, about BoxUp's story and products, and about how custom branding can elevate any business. You can also take 10% off your first order wi...

Clarissa is one of my Inventory Genius clients, and she's been working so hard on financial strategy and cleanup in her business. On today's episode, she's sharing some behind-the-scenes insights on what she's learned and on how she's implemented changes. Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me Visit the Bookstore   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com...

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.  Sign Up for the Inventory Genius Masterclass  -  https://www...

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...