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In this episode of the Earmark Accounting Podcast, Blake talks with Stacey Feldman, CPA, about her experiences in the world of CPG and accounting at PopSockets. They look at the challenges of scaling a startup, from tracking components in a supply chain to accounting for inventory costs. Stacey also reveals insights around simplifying supply and the importance of real-time data for accurate accounting.

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Chapters

• (00:00) - Preview: The importance of merging accounting and finance
• (00:44) - Earn Free CPE
• (01:05) - Welcome Stacey Feldman to the show
• (04:06) - Stacey's career path in the CPG industry
• (11:16) - What was the first big challenge that you had to solve in accounting for Pop Sockets?
• (15:05) - What did you map with the supply chain?
• (25:35) - What put PopSockets on the map and scaled the brand?
• (28:16) - What is FBM?
• (28:49) - How did you do all the accounting for PopSockets? What tools did you use?
• (36:54) - PopSockets 14 Million Dollar mistake
• (42:14) - What lessons have you learned regarding customer discounts?
• (47:44) - Differences between full manufacturing and light manufacturing
• (53:57) - What other cutting edge technology or interesting tech is Sunday using?
• (01:03:45) - Wrap up and how to connect with Stacey

Connect with Our Guest, Stacey Feldman

LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/feldmanstacey/

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Today on the show I'm joined by David Barnett, founder and CEO of PopSockets.

They were named number two on the 2018 Inc. 5000 list, with a 71,424% percent of sales increase over the last three years.

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Guest: Jessica Nerad
Hosts: Austin Miller and Jodie Lee
Episode 32 features Jessica Nerad, a former barista and barista manager who went to the LIZZO show a couple days ago and currently works at Popsockets in Boulder, CO.  And that’s just scratching the surface on the awesome that she is!

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https://spikescoffee.com/
https://www.lizzomusic.com/
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Moka_pot
https://www.starbucks.com/
https://www.popsockets.com/
https://www.popsockets.com/poptivism
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eQFNvhxdPXo&feature=youtu.be
http://www.secondbestcoffee.com

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Recorded Thursday, October 17, 2019