Cut The Tie | Own Your Success
Cut The Tie | Own Your Success reveals how high performers think, decide, and overcome obstacles—so you can apply one actionable idea each week.
Each short episode (<10 minutes) features one guest, the tie they cut, and a concrete step you can use now. For the full story, every episode links to the complete YouTube interview.
Insights focus on four areas where people “cut ties”: Finances, Relationships, Health, and Faith.
Guests span operators and outliers—CEOs, entrepreneurs, executives, athletes, creators, scientists, and community leaders—people who’ve cut real ties and can show you how.
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- Share with a friend who’s ready to cut a tie
Own your success.
Cut the tie.
Thomas Helfrich
Host & Founder
Podcasting since 2023 • 344 episodes
Cut The Tie | Own Your Success
Latest Episodes
“AI Isn’t Taking Our Jobs, It’s Creating New Ones”—Nathan Strum on Building a Human-First Future
Cut The Tie Podcast with Nathan StrumWhat if artificial intelligence didn’t replace people—but helped them grow? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Nathan Strum, CEO of Abby Connect, to talk about how...
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“If It’s Not a Hell Yes, It’s a No”—Krystal Popov on Raising the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs
What if kids could launch their first business before high school? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Krystal Popov, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of FuturePreneur, a company that helps kid...
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“Your Brand is the Customer-Facing Side of Your Business Strategy”—Jason Vana on What Branding Really Means
Cut The Tie Podcast with Jason VanaMost business owners think branding is about colors, fonts, and logos—but that’s only the surface. In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Jason Vana, founder...
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“The Steady Paycheck Is an Illusion”—Karl Maier on Freedom, Risk, and the Reality of Fractional Leadership
Cut The Tie Podcast with Karl MaierWhat happens when you realize your “stable” career is actually the biggest risk of all? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Karl Maier, a Houston-based fr...
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“Patience Is the Hardest Skill to Learn”—Steven Schneider on Building Real Success in the Age of AI
Cut The Tie Podcast with Steven SchneiderHow do you build something real in a world obsessed with quick wins and overnight success? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Steven Schneider, co-...
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