The Inventory Genius Podcast

The Inventory Genius Podcast

Hosted by: 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...

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#275: The Different Kinds of Debt (And What Is Best)

Is your debt a strategic tool or a heavy burden? In this episode, I'm pulling back the curtain on a topic many entrepreneurs avoid: Debt Management. Debt isn't inherently "bad," but for inventory-based businesses, the...
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#274: Why Debt Isn't the Solution (and What To Do Instead)

Debt is a heavy word, and for many business owners, it’s a source of silent shame. If you feel like your "debt mess" is too big to fix, this episode is your invitation to breathe again. We’re stripping away the...
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#273: Investing in Yourself with Mark Willis

What does it mean to truly steward your wealth? This week, CFP Mark Willis shares his unconventional approach to financial planning. Tune in to discover why Mark’s philosophy stands apart from the crowd and how you...
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#272: When Should You Use a 3PL?

What does it actually look like to outsource your inventory fulfillment? Today, 3PL founder Alia Oneal joins us to navigate this new territory for the podcast. Tune in as we break down the benefits of 3PL and how it...
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#271: The Hidden Cost of Complexity

Today we're talking about why complexity is the enemy of profitability and what the hidden costs of complexity actually are. I'm going to give you some real life examples and break down what this idea really...
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#270: Why Women Get Stuck at the Same Stage and How to Break Through It, Interview with Jennifer Allwood

Today, a guest is returning who's been so popular on this show. Jennifer Allwood is talking about women getting stuck in their business, feeling like they can't gain traction, and how to break through this tricky...
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#269: Q1 Conversation with Your C-Suite

I’m chatting with two incredible women from the Inventory Genius C-Suite Program about the financial side of employees and marketing. We dive into how these key areas affect business growth and talk through ways to...
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#268: Interview with Client, Cat Fischer

Today’s episode is a conversation with my client Cat Fischer from the Inventory Genius Mastermind. Cat’s been putting in serious work around her business finances, and we’re talking about what she’s learned, the...
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#267: Why Setting Sales Goals Could Be Ruining Your Business

What if your sales goals are doing more harm than good? In this episode, I’m unpacking why the constant focus on sales targets might be sabotaging your business. Sales matter—but not in the way you’ve been taught....
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#266: How to Plan for the Best Year Ever

It’s the final episode of 2025, and we're wrapping up the year with something special: how to plan for your best year yet! January 1st is right around the corner, and with it comes the perfect opportunity for a fresh...
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#265: What It's Like Being in the Messy Middle with Client Stacy

Today I'm sitting down with one of my clients. Stacy is currently in the messy middle and is bravely sharing her story. Tune in to hear Stacy's story and to learn what she's currently doing to get to the other side of...
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#264: Define Success and Own Your Genius (Business Genius, Chapter 10)

In this episode, I'm sharing the unexpected epiphany I had on a Michigan highway that completely changed how I view my business—and success itself. After years of trying to follow the industry’s push to “scale,” I...
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