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 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 emphasizes qualitative outcomes.
Tune in to discover how to navigate the complexities of risk and make smarter financial decisions.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:01:18] Evaluating risks in decision-making.
[00:03:46] Risk-worthy decision-making framework.
QUOTES
- “Riskworthy is a type of action that we can all aspire to as we navigate the complexities and uncertainties of our lives.”
- “Sometimes the investments we make will cost more time and money, but it would have been worth it if it still lead us to our best possible selves and our best possible futures.”
- “Decisions shouldn't be driven by fear of loss or feel of failure.”
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Laurie Chen
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lauriechencpamba/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lauriechencpamba
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriechen/
WEBSITES
Built By Margin:https://www.builtbymargin.com/
Advanced CFO:https://www.advancedcfo.co/
Risk Worthy:https://www.riskworthy.co/

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