The Inventory Genius Podcast

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#114: Monica Sharma-Patnekar on Understanding Your Customer Feb 20, 2023

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I've got a special guest today. Monica is with us from Business with Monica. She's talking about how to slow down to speed up...about how to grow well. She's an expert in building brands and in knowing what it takes to determine your target customer. The episode is full of fabulous information.
And exciting news! Monica is joining six other experts in speaking at the upcoming Profitability Summit. It's a virtual conference created specifically for inventory-based business owners and will cover all-things related to building and growing a profitable business. Save your seat here!
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Resources for Download:

Desires Over Demographics Framework - https://www.businesswithmonica.com/boutique-workshop/ - the 4 types of questions to ask your customer
The 3 Pillar Roadmap - https://www.businesswithmonica.com/roadmap-boutique-workshop - the exact 3 step roadmap Monica uses with her clients, position, plan & play

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www.businesswithmonica.com

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LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/monicasharmapatnekar/

About Monica:
Monica Sharma-Patnekar is an eCommerce brand mentor & consultant, a purpose-driven (digital) brand, marketing & strategy professional with 17 years of global experience building brands. She’s worked across diverse sectors and companies from Fortune500 to scale- & start-ups. It all started with an MSc. Business Administration, major in Marketing.
Monica’s worked with Fortune500 companies across brand management, strategy consulting & global marketing. In addition, she has been hired by Google to coach their premium partners - 7-figure scale-ups, Tech, and SaaS & agencies who work with eCommerce businesses.
Monica offers high-touch coaching & mentorship to small business, conscious, eCommerce & product, and retail entrepreneurs. ⁠She is Dutch by birth and Indian by heritage. Global by choice & education.⁠⁠⁠ A creative thinker.⁠ A dancer.⁠ A chai fanatic.⁠ A mom of 2 girls.⁠⁠

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#113: Why to Expect an ROI on Everything Feb 13, 2023

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I've been thinking a lot lately about return on investment (ROI). If you learn nothing else in working with me, I really want you to know how to look at your business objectively and how to ruthlessly require a return on every investment you make in your business.

Whether it's your inventory, your marketing, your staff, your educational investment tune into this episode to learn why you should expect a return on investment on everything you put into your business.

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#112: Inventory Genius, Part 5 Feb 06, 2023

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It's part five of my Inventory Genius series. Today, we're taking about the definition of and the idea behind, "Inventory Genius". What does it really mean, and how can we really claim the title?

You become exceptionally intelligent when you make the conscious decision to focus on the right things and to learn what it really takes to be in control of your inventory, your profits and your business. Go ahead, and tune in for more.

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#111: Inventory Genius, Part 4 Jan 31, 2023

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Today is part four of my Inventory Genius series. In this episode, we're talking about margin. In your inventory based business, the gold is in the margin. The margin is what writes your paycheck. Tune in to hear more about how you can maximize your margin.

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#110: Inventory Genius, Part 3 Jan 24, 2023

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I'm giving you another bite-sized, actionable step that you can take and implement in your inventory-based business today. In this episode, we're talking about keeping more money. More money on the bottom line, more cash in the bank account, a paycheck for you: all three of these goals can be achieved by increasing top-line sales. Fine-tuning your financials will help you increase sales in a smart way.

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#109: Inventory Genius Part 2 Jan 17, 2023

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Today we're talking about how inventory works. The importance of inventory is so overlooked. It's the life-blood of a product-based business. It will either load you down with debt or create a surplus of cash. Tune in now to hear more.

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#108: Inventory Genius Part 1 Jan 10, 2023

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Today we're talking about doing the right things. What's the right work we need to do as a product-based business owner? Listen in to find out!

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#107: A New Year's Resolution Jan 03, 2023

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Crazy to think this is episode #107 of the podcast!

My new book's almost available, and I'm sharing a New Year's resolution that I'd like each of you to join me in taking on! Listen in as I talk through the resolution and...get on the waitlist for your copy of my forthcoming book: https://www.ciarastockeland.com/waitlist-ebook

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Book a Consult Call - https://calendly.com/ciarastockeland/20min

Get Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - /blog/goals-setting-tracking-measuring-achieving#section-1643058524236

Please send any business inquiries to hello@ciarastockeland.com.

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#106: Offprice Opportunities with Becca Dec 27, 2022

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Ciara's taking you behind the scenes to a conversation she had with one of her Profitory Mastermind clients, Becca.

Some of Becca's goals included paying off debt, building more margin, and taking a consistent paycheck. One of the ways she's going to accomplish these goals is through offprice buying. I'm so excited for you to hear our conversation.

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#105: Inventory Genius Masterclass Live Replay Dec 20, 2022

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A special episode! Listen in on the Inventory Genius Masterclass.

A little different than the typical podcast episode, I originally recorded this masterclass live. I wanted to make it available to everyone via the podcast.

Grab a notebook and pen before tuning in! I'll cover 3 main points you need to master in order to become an Inventory Genius.

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Get Free Weekly Tips and Trainings - /blog/goals-setting-tracking-measuring-achieving#section-1643058524236

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