The Inventory Genius Podcast

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. Sign Up for the Inventory Genius Masterc...

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! Sign Up for the Inventory Genius Masterclass -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/inventory-genius-masterclass   Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me-step...

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. GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book...

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! GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book   Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me-step-1 Visit the Bookstore...

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...

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! GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book   Work with Me   -  https://w...

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. GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book   Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarast...

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? GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-geni...

We're reviewing one of the most popular episodes of The Inventory Genius. Let's talk about why you should expect a return on everything you invest in your business.  GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book   Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me-step-1 Visit the Bookstore   -  https://www.ciarastocke...

I love helping entrepreneurs succeed. Today, I'm coaching two call-in guests. They're asking questions, and you'll hear me coach them live, on-air!  GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book   Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me-step-1 Visit the Bookstore   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/bookstor...

Today we're having a Q4 planning session. It's a workshop on budgeting and planning for 2025. Let's chat about numbers and how to think about the coming year. GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book   Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me-step-1 Visit the Bookstore   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/boo...

I'm talking with a fellow Fractional CFO about numbers and profit. Michael Barbarita helps businesses by coming alongside them to develop and implement strategies so that they don't have to hire a full time person. Tune in to learn more about Michael's work and about his fabulous Conversion Formula. GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book   Work wit...

During this episode, I'm giving you a bite-sized, actionable thought to take and to implement in your business mindset. Let's talk about the process and the importance of sticking with it. GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book   Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me-step-1 Visit the Bookstore &nbsp...

Michele Williams has a phenomenal program I want to share. We're talking numbers and about how Michele has made numbers her life's work. Listen to Michele and me talk about how she tracks metrics and how it connects with profitability. GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book   Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me-...

Today's episode is actually a recording from another podcast on which I was featured. Andee Hart has a fantastic coaching program focused on creating more sales. She interviewed me, and we had a really great conversation. I wanted to share with my audience, and she agreed. So, enjoy this episode on selling differently! GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-...

Today's all about the online selling platform, Etsy! I'm chatting with Etsy expert, Dylan Jahraus about how Etsy can help makers get seen and about how Etsy sellers can scale. Dylan's got great insights and understands Etsy, inside and out. GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book   Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-wit...

Today, we're not talking about profit. We're talking about personality. I believe it's really important that we get who we are right so that we can get our businesses right. I'm chatting with Bethny Ricks about her forthcoming book,  Face Forward, Reclaiming Hope when Everything Falls Apart . Listen to what Bethny shares about how hard things help shape who we are. GET MY NEW BOOK!   - &...

We're celebrating 200 episodes!!! 🎉 Today, I'm bringing listeners on to talk about how the podcast has helped them grow their business. Don't miss this exciting special episode. GET MY NEW BOOK!   -   https://www.ciarastockeland.com/profit-genius-book   Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me-step-1 Visit the Bookstore   -  https://www.cia...

We're wrapping up our conversation on the Profit Roadmap. I'm walking through growing, reevaluating, and then growing again. Let's double down on sales goals, finish paying off any debt, reevaluate what worked in the past year's budget and then make plans to execute your next annual budget.  PREORDER SPECIAL!   - preorder my new book and get two exciting bonuses! The special is only...

The Profit Roadmap is the foundation of the Inventory Genius Framework that has helped hundreds of product based business owners find financial freedom. We're making our way through the Roadmap, and today, we're talking about simplifying. Tune in now. PREORDER SPECIAL!   - preorder my new book and get two exciting bonuses! The special is only available through Septemb...

The Profit Roadmap is the foundation of the Inventory Genius Framework that has helped hundreds of product based business owners find financial freedom. We're on the fifth part of breaking down the Roadmap, and today, we're getting a little more granular. We're working through how we can implement margin fixes by pulling a few levers. Grab some paper and a pen, and tune in now. PREO...

We're continuing to work through the Profit Roadmap. It's the basis of the Inventory Genius Framework and has helped hundreds of product based business owners find financial freedom. Today, we're talking about creating a business budget. Grab some paper and a pen, and tune in now. PREORDER SPECIAL! - preorder my new book and get two exciting bonuses! The special is only available through Sept...

It's part three of my series on the Inventory Genius Framework, the Profit Roadmap. There's something exciting on the horizon, and to prepare, we're talking about readjusting our expected margin. Tune in to hear all the details. Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me-step-1 Get Your Copy of My Book   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/book &nbs...

I'm jumping into the second part of my series on my Inventory Genius Framework, the Profit Roadmap. We're preparing for some big changes in the weeks to come, and during this episode, I'm talking about evaluating debt and cutting unnecessary spending. Tune in to hear all the details. Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me-step-1 Get Your Copy of My Book &nbsp...

Over the next few weeks, we'll be working our way through my Profit Roadmap. We're laying the groundwork for some big changes in the weeks to come. And during this episode, I'm sharing ways I've updated and reinvented my coaching program. Tune in to hear all the details. Work with Me   -  https://www.ciarastockeland.com/work-with-me-step-1 Get Your Copy of My Book   -  https://...