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
330 episodes
“Soft Skills Win Every Time”—How Laurie Jane Roth Helps Invisible Candidates Get Hired
Cut The Tie Podcast with Laurie Jane RothWhat happens when talented professionals keep getting passed over despite great résumés? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich talks with Laurie Jane Roth, founder of The Inside G...
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22:14
“Start Where You Are”—Faris Alami on Resilience, Refuge, and Building Entrepreneurs
Cut The Tie Podcast with Faris AlamiWhat does it take to rebuild your life—then turn that grit into a mission that helps others do the same? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Faris Alami, founder of In...
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21:27
“Aim for premium.” — How Christian Ray Flores Builds Personal Brands That Win
Cut The Tie Podcast with Christian Ray FloresWhat happens when you stop aiming for the crowded middle and build a brand that’s truly you? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich talks with Christian Ray Flores—entrepreneur...
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30:21
“Just Get in the Water”—Brandy Lawson on Starting Before You’re Ready
Cut The Tie Podcast with Brandy LawsonWhat happens when a thriving craft business gets stuck on outdated tools and habits? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich talks with Brandy Lawson, founder of FieryFX, about helping...
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24:58
“Coaching Isn’t a Cost, It’s an Investment”—Why Kevin Weir Says Owners Get $4 for Every $1
Cut The Tie Podcast with Kevin WeirWhat happens when fear of sales, fear of risk, and fear of decisions hold you back from your calling? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Kevin Weir, business coach wit...
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27:25
“You Have to Reinvent Yourself or You Get Stuck”—Devon Gummersall on Taking Control of His Career
Cut The Tie Podcast with Devon GummersallWhat happens when early success makes you think the road will always be easy—until it isn’t? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Devon Gummersall, former teen sta...
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37:35
“Your Point of View Still Beats the Prompt”—Why Erich Archer Believes AI Expands Creativity
Cut The Tie Podcast with Erich ArcherWhat happens when a longtime TV producer discovers generative AI and feels the same spark he once had as a college soccer player? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich talks with...
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27:29
“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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24:38
“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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25:40
“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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22:56
“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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25:42
“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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35:42
“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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27:26
“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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29:48
“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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33:39
“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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29:10
“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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32:10
“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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18:54
“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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27:57
“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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33:18
“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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21:03
“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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19:36
“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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