Cut The Tie | Own Your Success
Define success on your terms, then, "Cut The Tie" to whatever is holding you back from achieving that success.
Inspiring stories from real entrepreneurs sharing their definition of success and how they cut ties to what is holding them back.
This is not your typical podcast. This is a deeper dive into the entrepreneurial spirit, the journey, and what it feels like to achieve success.
Each episode is inspirational, motivational, and most importantly - actionable. You'll gain real strategies and mindset shifts you can immediately apply to your own life and business.
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Own your success.
Cut The Tie
Thomas Helfrich
Host & Founder
Episodes
323 episodes
“Eight is the Sweet Spot”—Why Brian Keltner & Francesca Kenney Elevate Entrepreneurs Together
Cut The Tie Podcast with Brian Keltner & Francesca KenneyWhat happens when two co-founders build multiple ventures without ever meeting in person? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Brian Keltn...
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“Don’t Die on the Sofa Scrolling”—Why Steven Puri Helps People Unlock Their Greatness
Cut The Tie Podcast with Steven PuriWhat if the biggest tragedy in life isn’t failure, but never trying? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Steven Puri, founder of The Sukha Company, to talk about ...
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“The Bee Goes to the Flower—Not the Other Way Around”—Donna Chiacchia on Attracting Clients Instead of Chasing Them
Cut The Tie Podcast with Donna ChiacchiaWhat happens when you stop chasing clients and instead let them come to you? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Donna Chiacchia, founder of 1 Advantage Consu...
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“I Crashed Three Brands in Three Years”—Pasha Knish on Learning the Hard Way
Cut The Tie Podcast with Pasha KnishWhat does it take to walk away from a traditional path—college degree, steady career—and instead double down on entrepreneurship? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down w...
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“Break Every Problem Into Small Pieces”—Steve Chiama’s Engineering Secret for Business
What happens when years in corporate America teach you how to make money—for someone else’s business—but leave you wondering if you could do it for yourself? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Steve Chiama, a bu...
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“Hermie the HR Crab Has Legs”—Why Rich Cruz is Blending Humor, Art, and Business
What happens when your creative passion won’t leave you alone, even as you juggle work, consulting, and family responsibilities? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich reconnects with Rich Cruz—organizational development consu...
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“What If You Fly?”—Why Danielle Turner Bet on Herself Through Side Hustles and Purpose
What happens when your side hustle becomes more than just a hobby? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Danielle Turner, a travel agent specializing in Disney experiences, fitness apparel founder, and full-time profess...
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“Bad Things Are Going to Happen”—Mike Swenson on Why Every Business Needs Crisis Prep
Cut The Tie Podcast with Mike SwensonWhat do you do when your lifelong dream career takes a sudden turn—and leads you somewhere better than you imagined? In this episode, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Mike Swenson, a retired PR e...
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“Communication Is Confidence”—Iesha Westmoreland on the Real Competitive Edge
Cut The Tie Podcast with Iesha WestmorelandWhat if the key to your business growth isn’t a new marketing tactic, but learning how to truly communicate? In this episode, Thomas Helfrich talks with Iesha Westmoreland, a conflict res...
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“Life Happens For You, Not To You”—Rob Lee on Cutting Ties With Old Stories and Building a Business From Nothing
Cut The Tie Podcast with Rob LeeWhat happens when you start a business with no corporate background, no MBA, and no plan—just the willingness to figure it out? In this grounded and inspiring episode, Thomas Helfrich talks with Rob...
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“Go with the Decision That Makes You Most Uncomfortable”—Stefanee Clontz’s Growth Mindset
How do you know when it’s time to leave a “comfortable” role for something that will truly stretch you? In this engaging episode, Thomas Helfrich talks with Stefanee Clontz, Director of Operations at The Hydra+, a growing med spa brand in metro...
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“You Might as Well Build Where You Live”—Why Amanda Fischer Stopped Reaching Backwards
How do you grow a business when the “safe” path is making you feel stuck? In this candid and energizing episode, Thomas Helfrich welcomes back Amanda Fischer, a marketing strategist, agency founder, and stand-up comedian who’s spent 15 years he...
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“I Was Drinking a Lot—and Getting Nothing from It” — Ben Wolff on Cutting Ties with Coping and Going All In on Vision
Cut The Tie Podcast with Ben WolffWhat if the biggest tie holding you back isn’t your job, your routine, or your comfort zone—but a habit you thought was helping you cope? In this honest and energizing episode, Thomas Helfrich tal...
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“Money Isn’t Real—Joy Is” — Why Karolyn Denson Landrieux Stopped Chasing the Dollar
Cut The Tie Podcast with Karolyn Denson LandrieuxWhat if success wasn’t measured by money, status, or stuff—but by peace, presence, and purpose? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Karolyn Denson La...
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“I Hit Six Figures—and It Didn’t Feel Like Winning”—Marc Perea’s Wake-Up Call
Cut The Tie Podcast with Marc PereaWhat do you do when the six-figure salary, the house, and the retirement plan still leave you unfulfilled? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Marc Perea—CEO of Thaea a...
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“Marketing Isn’t Optional—It’s the Second Half of the Job” — Don Manigly Gets Real About Growth
Cut The Tie Podcast with Don ManiglyWhat happens when you hit the ceiling with your current approach and need to think bigger? In this dynamic episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich welcomes Don Manigly, VP and Director of Creative ...
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20:52
“I Wasn’t Born Into It—So I Built It Myself” — How Alice Ksendzova Created Her Own Entrepreneurial Path
Cut The Tie Podcast with Alice KsendzovaWhat does it look like when you start chasing success before you're old enough to drive?In this inspiring episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Alic...
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23:56
“Let the Knot Loosen”—Corrine Ishio’s Take on Cutting Ties Without Cutting People Off
Cut The Tie Podcast with Corrine IshioWhat happens when being a top performer becomes a trap?In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Corrine Ishio, founder of My Working Soul
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“Most Companies Are Flying Blind” —Scott Morris on the Real Cost of Missing Clarity
Cut The Tie Podcast with Scott MorrisWhat happens when your people don’t know what success looks like—or why their work matters?In this powerful episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Scott...
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“The Hustle Is Not a Badge of Honor” —Rai Cornell on Unlearning Toxic Ambition
Cut The Tie Podcast with Rai CornellIn this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Rai Cornell, founder of Cornell Content Marketing, to unpack what it really takes to build a business that reflects who you a...
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22:46
“My Dreams Got Louder Than My Doubts” — Ric Mystro Holcomb on Trusting His Voice
Cut The Tie Podcast with Ric “Mystro” HolcombWhat do you do when the image you've crafted no longer fits the person you're becoming? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich talks with Ric “Mystro” Holcomb—a crea...
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“You Can’t Lead with a Title—You Lead by Serving” —Scott Packard on Real Leadership
Cut The Tie Podcast with Scott PackardWhat happens when your job title, rank, or uniform becomes your whole identity? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Scott Packard—a Marine Corps veteran turned startup ...
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29:13
“I Wanted More Than Just Paying the Bills” —Frances Schagen on Choosing Freedom
Cut The Tie Podcast with Frances SchagenWhat happens when your business starts running you instead of the other way around? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Frances Schagen—a digital nomad, serial entrep...
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“Brutal Discipline Is the Goal”—Why Antwon Davis Cut Ties With Comfort to Reclaim His Edge
Cut The Tie Podcast with Antwon DavisWhat happens when success makes you soft? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Antwon Davis, founder of 4THPARK and Enclave Co-Living, to talk about the uncomfortable, ne...
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“The Hardest Part Was Letting Go of the Paycheck”—John Evans on Making the Leap
Cut The Tie Podcast with John EvansWhat if success wasn’t about working more—but about designing smarter systems? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with John Evans, founder and CEO of EverLine Coat...
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