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
- 329
- Years Active
- 2023 - 2025
“Don’t Lose Your Family in the Hustle”—What 39 Airbnbs Taught Eric Dingler About Success
Cut The Tie Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Entrepreneur and digital nomad Eric Dingler joins Thomas to talk about building a location-independent business, cutting ties with traditional success paths, a…
“I Was Productive… But Lost”: Tamar Stolz on Escaping the Chaos Trap
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UX designer turned clarity coach Tamar Stolz joins Thomas for a powerful, transparent conversation about overwhelm, self-leadership, and finding your own struc…
“I Had to Burn the Ships”—How Brett Swarts Let Go of Old Strategies to Build Real Wealth
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Unlocking Legacy Through Passive Income & Purpose | Brett Swarts
Brett Swarts, founder of Capital Gains Tax Solutions, joins Thomas to share his journey from re…
“Thank You for Firing Me”—Denis Balitskiy on the Moment That Changed Everything
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Growth strategist Denis Balitskiy joins Thomas for a high-energy, brutally honest talk about the mindset, systems, and real-world lessons behind scaling compan…
“You Deserve to Be a Superstar”—Why Jeremy Bishop Said Yes to Himself
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Building a Brand That Deserves the Spotlight | Jeremy Bishop
Jeremy Bishop, founder of Influencer Club Media, sits down with Thomas to talk about the mindset an…
“This Sucks—I'm Done”: David Rolfe’s Turning Point Before Explosive Growth
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Dave Rolfe joins Thomas to share a candid look at how failure, grit, and mentorship shaped his journey from struggling entrepreneur to multi-million-dollar net…
Why Top Executives Feel Stuck (And How to Grow Through It) – Sharon Spano Explains
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Dr. Sharon Spano joins Thomas for a thoughtful, inspiring conversation about cutting ties with limiting beliefs, navigating trauma, and moving into the highest…
Veteran? Don’t “Transition”—Transform. Lisa Ducharme Explains Why
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Lisa Ducharme, retired Air Force veteran and Executive Director of the Massachusetts Veterans Chamber of Commerce, joins Thomas for a powerful conversation on …
Welcome to Cut The Tie (New Listeners Begin Here)
CUT THE TIE is the no-fluff, high-impact podcast designed for everyday entrepreneurs who are ready to cut the tie to what’s holding them back and take control of their future.
Hosted by Thomas Helfric…
From #1 in the World in Racquetball to Starting Over— Sudsy Monchik's Next Move
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Racquetball legend Sudsy Monchik joins Thomas for a deeply personal and surprisingly funny discussion about life after pro sports, the mindset of elite athlete…
Can You Be a Great Mom and an Entrepreneur? Coach Nar Smart Proves It’s Possible
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Coach Nar Smart joins Thomas for a raw, empowering conversation about motherhood, entrepreneurship, and purpose. With her baby daughter Emma joining as the fir…
LinkedIn Automation & AI: Casey O'Toole on the Future of Smart Outreach
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Casey O'Toole, founder of LinkyBot AI, joins Thomas to discuss how automation and AI can elevate—not cheapen—your LinkedIn outreach. He shares how he transitio…
Franchise Strategy & Success: James Hilovsky on Choosing the Right Opportunity
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Franchise expert James Hilovsky breaks down how to navigate the franchise buying process, debunk common myths, and find models that match your lifestyle, goals…
Entrepreneurship & Self-Reflection: John Hall on The Power of Mindset Shifts
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John Hall, a former tech executive turned transformational coach, shares how a personal crisis sparked his evolution into a leader helping others navigate stre…
Communication Mastery: Turning Introversion into a Strength with Anna Scoby
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Anna Scoby, corporate trainer, author, speaker, and founder of Project Be You, shares how introverts can develop confidence, find their voice, and communicate …
AI for Retail: Why Most Implementations Fail (And How to Fix It) with Kurt Johnston
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Kurt Johnston, founder of Pallet Analytics, shares how businesses can use data to optimize retail assortment, pricing, and decision-making. He explains why und…
Building a Skincare Brand: Charles Mayfield on Launching Farrow
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Charles Mayfield, founder of Farrow Skin, shares how an unexpected discovery turned into a thriving business. From regenerative farming to using pig fat for sk…
Scaling with AI: Issac Hicks on Automating Business Growth
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Issac Hicks, founder of Autonomi, shares how AI agents can transform business efficiency, revealing his journey from aerospace engineering to automation-driven…
Marketing & Monetization: Cliff Tooher on Growing a YouTube Channel & Blog
Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Cliff Tooher shares his journey from working in call centers to becoming a content creator and podcaster. With years of experience in the industry, Cli…
Entrepreneurship & Nonprofits: How Heidi Hamels & Alaina Baker Built Uplift Malawi
Never Been Promoted Podcast with Thomas Helfrich
Heidi Hamels and Alaina Baker share the mission behind Uplift Malawi, a nonprofit organization dedicated to creating sustainable schools, life skills p…