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In episode 42 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner welcomes Laurie Chen, a seasoned CPA and CFO, as she shares her journey from public accounting at a Big Four audit firm to embracing the startup world after obtaining her MBA.
Tune in to learn how to make your business financially unshakable and discover the key differences between a hustling business owner and a strategic CEO.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:03:02] Financial clarity for entrepreneurs.
[00:06:25] CEO and CFO relationship dynamics.
[00:11:10] Risk Worthy Decision-Making Framework.
[00:14:57] Internal controls in startups.
[00:19:03] Hiring the right people.
[00:24:40] CEO transition strategies.
QUOTES
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Blake Elsner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/
Laurie Chen
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lauriechencpamba/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lauriechencpamba
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriechen/
WEBSITES
Elevate with Elsner Podcast:https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/
Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/
Built By Margin: https://www.builtbymargin.com/
Advanced CFO: https://www.advancedcfo.co/
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By Blake ElsnerIn episode 42 of Elevate with Elsner, Blake Elsner welcomes Laurie Chen, a seasoned CPA and CFO, as she shares her journey from public accounting at a Big Four audit firm to embracing the startup world after obtaining her MBA.
Tune in to learn how to make your business financially unshakable and discover the key differences between a hustling business owner and a strategic CEO.
TIMESTAMPS
[00:03:02] Financial clarity for entrepreneurs.
[00:06:25] CEO and CFO relationship dynamics.
[00:11:10] Risk Worthy Decision-Making Framework.
[00:14:57] Internal controls in startups.
[00:19:03] Hiring the right people.
[00:24:40] CEO transition strategies.
QUOTES
SOCIAL MEDIA LINKS
Blake Elsner
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bpelsner/
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blake.elsner/
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/blake-elsner-a04396b5/
Laurie Chen
Instagram:https://www.instagram.com/lauriechencpamba/
Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/lauriechencpamba
LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/lauriechen/
WEBSITES
Elevate with Elsner Podcast:https://elevatewithelsnerpodcast.com/
Elsner Real Estate: https://www.bradagent.com/
Built By Margin: https://www.builtbymargin.com/
Advanced CFO: https://www.advancedcfo.co/
Sponsored by:
The Hangout House:
https://themadisonlivcollection.com/property/?checkin=2025-09-21&checkout=2025-09-27&adults=2&children=0&infants=0&pets=0
Enter Code “ELEVATE15” for 15% off your stay (Subject to terms and conditions)
https://www.instagram.com/madisonlivcollection?igsh=cmtra2xzNzdicG55
Parks Unlimited:
Dan Parks
+1 (707) 601-7741
Official Lawn Service of Elevate With Elsner
Boat Day Apparel:
15% off Total Order use code “Elevate”.
https://www.boatdayapparel.com/?ref=Elevate10