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
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 327
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
“Just Get in the Water”—Brandy Lawson on Starting Before You’re Ready
Cut The Tie Podcast with Brandy Lawson
What happens when a thriving craft business gets stuck on outdated tools and habits?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, fo…
“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 Weir
What 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…
“You Have to Reinvent Yourself or You Get Stuck”—Devon Gummersall on Taking Control of His Career
Cut The Tie Podcast with Devon Gummersall
What 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 De…
“Your Point of View Still Beats the Prompt”—Why Erich Archer Believes AI Expands Creativity
Cut The Tie Podcast with Erich Archer
What 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, …
“Eight is the Sweet Spot”—Why Brian Keltner & Francesca Kenney Elevate Entrepreneurs Together
Cut The Tie Podcast with Brian Keltner & Francesca Kenney
What happens when two co-founders build multiple ventures without ever meeting in person? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich…
“Don’t Die on the Sofa Scrolling”—Why Steven Puri Helps People Unlock Their Greatness
Cut The Tie Podcast with Steven Puri
What 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 Th…
“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 Chiacchia
What 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 Chiacchi…
“I Crashed Three Brands in Three Years”—Pasha Knish on Learning the Hard Way
Cut The Tie Podcast with Pasha Knish
What 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, h…
“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 Thom…
“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 C…
“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, f…
“Bad Things Are Going to Happen”—Mike Swenson on Why Every Business Needs Crisis Prep
Cut The Tie Podcast with Mike Swenson
What 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 wi…
“Communication Is Confidence”—Iesha Westmoreland on the Real Competitive Edge
Cut The Tie Podcast with Iesha Westmoreland
What 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 Ies…
“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 Lee
What 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,…
“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…
“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, …
“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 Wolff
What 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 energizi…
“Money Isn’t Real—Joy Is” — Why Karolyn Denson Landrieux Stopped Chasing the Dollar
Cut The Tie Podcast with Karolyn Denson Landrieux
What 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 s…
“I Hit Six Figures—and It Didn’t Feel Like Winning”—Marc Perea’s Wake-Up Call
Cut The Tie Podcast with Marc Perea
What 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…
“Marketing Isn’t Optional—It’s the Second Half of the Job” — Don Manigly Gets Real About Growth
Cut The Tie Podcast with Don Manigly
What 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 Man…