
Built by Margin
Built by Margin is the podcast for founders who want both profits and peace. Hosted by Fractional CFO and Tax Strategist 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 • 16 episodes
Built by Margin
Latest Episodes
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

Where Finance Meets Operations with Kelsey Daingerfield
In episode 14 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen interviews Kelsey Daingerfield, a Powerhouse in Operations and a Fractional COO, as she shares her journey across industries—from aerospace to higher education—and how she discovered her pass...
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Episode 14
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40:02

Risk Worthy in Health and Finance with Laurie Chen, CPA, MBA
In episode 13 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen shares insights from her upcoming book, "Risk Worthy", emphasizing the importance of making choices that align with the best version of oneself and prioritizing qualitative returns o...
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Episode 13
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7:35

Introducing Risk Worthy: A New Framework for Decision Making with Laurie Chen, CPA, MBA
In episode 12 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen shares insights from her upcoming book, "Risk Worthy", exploring the concept of risk beyond just numbers. Discover how to evaluate risks in your life and business through a new framework that...
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Episode 12
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5:09

Maximizing Wealth: How to Use Taxes as a Financial Weapon with Tony Hoong, CPA
In episode 11 of Built By Margin, Laurie Chen welcomes tax strategist Tony Hoong, the Founder and CEO of The CPA Dude, as he shares insights into the biggest misconceptions about taxes, emphasizing that they don’t have to be a dreaded ob...
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Episode 11
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37:14
