Built by Margin
Built by Margin is the podcast for founders who want both profits and peace. Hosted by Fractional CFO and CPA - Laurie Chen, CPA, MBA, this podcast delivers real talk on cash flow, clarity, and scaling with soul. Whether you're chasing Series A or just want to keep what you earn, you’ll walk away with actionable insights, investor-ready wisdom, and space to breathe. Margin isn’t optional - it’s the strategy.
Podcasting since 2025 • 20 episodes
Built by Margin
Latest Episodes
Scaling Smarter: The Future of Accounting with Joe Dunaway
In episode 19 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen interviews Joseph Dunaway, Founder of VICI Financial, as he discusses how technology and AI are transforming the accounting landscape, allowing for more personalized and efficient services.
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Episode 19
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42:38
Risk Worthy: Fail Fast
In episode 18 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen shares key insights from her upcoming book Risk Worthy. — This episode shares a never-before-read excerpt on why “Fail Fast” is essential to growth. Laurie reframes failure as delibe...
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5:10
Risk Worthy: Minimizing Risk and Regret
In episode 17 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen shares key insights from her upcoming book Risk Worthy. She discusses risk, regret minimization, and decisions that compound—covering practical risk tolerance (why many successful fo...
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6:25
Risk Worthy: Defining Your Best Possible Future as a Founder
In episode 16 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen shares key insights from her upcoming book Risk Worthy. She explains how to define your best possible future, focus on meaningful returns—not just quantitative returns—and take...
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Episode 16
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8:56
Faith, Finance, and Fitness with Nnamdi Oparanozie
In episode 15 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen interviews Nnamdi Oparanozie, a strategic CFO and purpose-driven entrepreneur, who shares how he integrates faith, fitness, and finance into both business and life, and why serving others is ...
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Episode 15
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28:33