Laurie Chen, CPA, MBA

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Laurie Chen, CPA, MBA Fractional CFO and CPA for Scaling Companies / Host of Built by Margin Podcast / Author of Risk Worthy (Q1 2027)

🤔 What if the secret to closing more deals isn’t speeding up your sales process but slowing it down?🎙️ In Episode 59 of ...
10/21/2026

🤔 What if the secret to closing more deals isn’t speeding up your sales process but slowing it down?

🎙️ In Episode 59 of Built by Margin, Laurie sits down with Erik Haas, Founder of Fieldline Consulting, to explore why so many founder-led businesses struggle to scale sales and what it takes to build a repeatable, profitable growth engine.

“Most of the time people don’t choose the cheapest option, they choose the least risky option.” - Erik Haas

🚀 Episode launched today, 10/20!

🎧 Listen now to Built by Margin on Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music!

I’m used to evaluating returns in dollars. But some of the most important decisions ask a different question. If I were ...
10/07/2026

I’m used to evaluating returns in dollars. But some of the most important decisions ask a different question. If I were choosing today, would I choose this again?

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Proud sponsor of local schools! Go Wooten 🐺
10/06/2026

Proud sponsor of local schools! Go Wooten 🐺

These are the metrics that actually move the needle for me. What’s your  #1 KPI? 🤔
09/23/2026

These are the metrics that actually move the needle for me. What’s your #1 KPI? 🤔

Some people will support your decisions.Sometimes the risk pays off.Some people will believe in what you’re building.Bui...
09/23/2026

Some people will support your decisions.
Sometimes the risk pays off.
Some people will believe in what you’re building.

Build anyway. Choose anyway. Risk anyway.

Life doesn’t depend on guaranteed outcomes.

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Different games. Same mindset. Trust the work you’ve put in. Trust your instincts.Then commit. 🏀🏐🏓
09/20/2026

Different games. Same mindset.

Trust the work you’ve put in.
Trust your instincts.
Then commit. 🏀🏐🏓

Three Peaks. Three Perspectives. NOT AI generated 🗻
09/09/2026

Three Peaks. Three Perspectives. NOT AI generated 🗻

From Las Vegas to Austin, Hook ‘em Horns! True dedication is cheering for Texas in an arena of Nebraska fans 🤣 (see Slid...
09/03/2026

From Las Vegas to Austin, Hook ‘em Horns! True dedication is cheering for Texas in an arena of Nebraska fans 🤣 (see Slide 4)

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🎙️ Episode 54 - Transformation is Not Outperformance: The Hidden Risks of AI and Technology with Roberto EspinosaAfter n...
08/27/2026

🎙️ Episode 54 - Transformation is Not Outperformance: The Hidden Risks of AI and Technology with Roberto Espinosa

After nearly three decades advising organizations through major technology shifts, Roberto has seen what happens when companies move too quickly, underestimate long term dependencies, or fail to consider one critical question:

What will it cost to undo this decision if it doesn’t work?

This conversation is for founders, CEOs, operators, and tech leaders who want to make smarter investments, not simply chase the newest tool.

🎧 Listen now!

🚀 Link in bio to listen and subscribe to Built by Margin

Hayden Christensen is the best, SpaceCon really delivered!
06/16/2026

Hayden Christensen is the best, SpaceCon really delivered!

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