Built by Margin
Built by Margin
Podcast Description
Built by Margin is the financial strategy podcast that helps entrepreneurs demystify their finances, with practical strategies for cash flow, tax planning, and profitability — so you can keep more of what you earn. Hosted by Fractional CFO and Tax Strategist Laurie Chen, CPA, MBA, this podcast pulls back the curtain on the financial side of business, giving you the straight-talking guidance you need to grow smarter and scale with confidence.
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The podcast explores essential financial strategies tailored for entrepreneurs, focusing on cash flow management, tax planning, profitability, and sustainable growth, with episodes discussing startup capital, balancing growth with profitability, and optimizing tax strategies.
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.
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 at the core of his mission.
Tune in to discover how to build a profitable business while staying true to your core values.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:01:58] F5 core values framework.
[00:05:06] Transition from corporate to ministry.
[00:07:48] Stewardship in financial management.
[00:10:44] Entrepreneurship and fitness journey.
[00:15:33] Financial clarity and health.
[00:19:51] Building long-term business value.
[00:22:03] Purpose, impact, and freedom.
[00:25:08] Scripture shaping leadership approach.
[00:27:56] Scaling smarter and efficiently.
QUOTES
- ”The foundation is my faith, which ultimately says, you know, love God and love and serve people.” -Nnamdi Oparanozie
- ”When you're faithful with little, you'll be faithful with much.” -Nnamdi Oparanozie
- ”Cost is not an expense, but an investment.” -Nnamdi Oparanozie
- ”Oftentimes, your good thing that you're looking for is on the other side of hard.” -Nnamdi Oparanozie
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Laurie Chen
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lauriechencpamba/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lauriechencpamba
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriechen/
Nnamdi Oparanozie
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/obk.fitness/
LinkedIn:https://www.linkedin.com/in/nnamdioparanozie/
WEBSITES
Built By Margin:https://www.builtbymargin.com/
Advanced CFO:https://www.advancedcfo.co/
OBK Fitness:https://www.obkfitness.com/
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