(Why Profitable Brands Still Feel Cash-Poor)
As ecommerce brands grow, inventory gets messy fast. Problems start showing up as margin swings and numbers you can’t quite trust. That usually isn’t a sales problem. It’s an inventory data problem.
In this joint LedgerGurus + Finale session, we’ll break down the most common inventory breakdowns we see in growing brands, how to tell what’s fixable with better process, and when spreadsheets stop working. You’ll leave with a simple way to sanity-check your inventory data, stabilize margins, and know what needs to change next.
What You’ll Learn:
- Why your margins swing 5-10+ points month to month with no clear explanation
- The hidden cost gap between buy cost and landed cost (and how it creates phantom profit)
- How to diagnose if your inventory issues are fixable with process or need systematic intervention
- The 3-step framework to get margins you can actually trust (even with imperfect systems)
- When spreadsheets break and what the right IMS does for brands at your stage
You’ll leave knowing why your margins feel unpredictable, which specific gaps are likely creating blind spots, and the proven 3-step path to inventory clarity.
WEBINAR DETAILS
Wednesday, March 25th
1:00pm ET / 10:00am PT
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Let the Experts Help You Bring Order to Inventory Chaos
Margin Swings
Learn why margins jump around as you scale and how inventory data is usually the real culprit.
Inventory Blind Spots
See the most common inventory breakdowns we find in growing brands and how to spot them early.
Clear Next Steps
Walk away with a simple framework to fix what’s broken and know when better systems are needed.
Your instructors:
Karlie Lester
Karlie Lester is the Inventory Solutions Supervisor at LedgerGurus. With over 2.5 years of experience at LedgerGurus specializing in inventory accounting, she brings a diverse background that includes running her own business, teaching accounting and technology, managing a restaurant, and serving as a human resource director.
Karlie holds degrees in Business Administration, Accounting, and Secondary Education. Recently, she has collaborated closely with Finale, leveraging their tools to bridge the gap between operations and accounting.
Madison Kishun
Madison Kishun is the Partner Manager at Descartes, specializing in driving collaborative partner success. She brings a wealth of expertise in the Finale product technical depth and ensures partners have the tools and support they need to thrive.