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PODCAST

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

Thomas Helfrich

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,

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27:29

“Your Point of View Still Beats the Prompt”—Why Erich...

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2025/09/02

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, host Thomas Helfrich talks with Erich Archer, a Massachusetts-based television producer turned AI creator, about cutting ties with limits, rediscovering creativity, and why AI is changing the way stories are told. From network television in New York and LA to running a local nonprofit station, Er...

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24:38

“Eight is the Sweet Spot”—Why Brian Keltner &...

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2025/09/01

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 sits down with Brian Keltner and Francesca Kenney, co-founders of ELEV8ORS, to talk about how they’re reinventing networking. From nearly choking on their first phone call together to launching a global B2B community in just 8 weeks, Brian and Francesca share how they help entrepreneurs shif...

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25:40

“Don’t Die on the Sofa Scrolling”—Why Steven Puri...

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2025/08/28

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 The Sukha Company, to talk about cutting ties with safe paths, failed ventures, and the weight of other people’s opinions. From winning an Academy Award for Independence Day’s visual effects, to launching companies that failed, to building Sukha—a flow state app that helps people focus—Steven share...

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22:56

“The Bee Goes to the Flower—Not the Other Way...

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2025/08/24

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 Chiacchia, founder of 1 Advantage Consulting, to explore her journey from ballet to boardroom to entrepreneurship. Donna shares how discipline, resilience, and a powerful mindset shift—“I’m the flower, the clients are the bees”—changed how she built her business and defined success on her own terms. From...

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25:42

“I Crashed Three Brands in Three Years”—Pasha Knish...

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2025/08/23

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, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Amazon seller and agency founder Pasha Knish to explore what it means to define success for yourself and keep going no matter how many times you fail. From hustling in Brooklyn as a teenager to building seven-figure Amazon brands to launching his own full-servic...

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35:42

“Break Every Problem Into Small Pieces”—Steve...

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2025/08/22

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 business coach with ActionCOACH Western Fairfax, to talk about scaling companies, pricing correctly, and cutting the tie to the false security of corporate jobs. Steve shares how he shifted from engineering and running profit centers in Fortune 500 compan...

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27:26

“Hermie the HR Crab Has Legs”—Why Rich Cruz is...

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2025/08/21

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 consultant, podcaster, and cartoonist—who is turning his lifelong love of art into something bigger than just a side project. From a career in marketing to organizational psychology consulting, Rich has always carried the dream of being an animator. Now, with the lau...

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29:48

“What If You Fly?”—Why Danielle Turner Bet on Herself...

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2025/08/20

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 professional who’s proving that betting on yourself doesn’t require an MBA—it just requires passion and persistence. After being laid off from her dream corporate job, Danielle turned some of the hardest moments of her life into opportunities to create busines...

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33:39

“Bad Things Are Going to Happen”—Mike Swenson on Why...

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2025/08/19

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 with Mike Swenson, a retired PR executive, former journalist, and creator of the CrisisTrak system. Mike’s journey started with a childhood dream of being a broadcaster, shifted into politics when he became press secretary to the Kansas governor, and ultimately led him to build a nationally respect...

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29:10

“Communication Is Confidence”—Iesha Westmoreland on...

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2025/08/18

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 Iesha Westmoreland, a conflict resolution and communication specialist who helps businesses bridge communication gaps between leaders, employees, and customers. From being groomed for mindful speech at a young age to professionally coaching since 2015, Iesha shares how getting out of her own way and...

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32:10

“Life Happens For You, Not To You”—Rob Lee on Cutting...

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2025/08/13

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, Thomas Helfrich talks with Rob Lee, CEO and co-founder of Swift Passport and Visa Services. Rob shares how he and his wife built a thriving travel document company from scratch, overcame black mold illness and a pandemic shutdown, and learned that the biggest obstacles are often in your own head...

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18:54

“Go with the Decision That Makes You Most...

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2025/08/11

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 Atlanta. Stefanee shares how she cut the tie to a stagnant role, embraced a massive challenge, and grew into a leader managing multiple locations and an expanding list of wellness services. From a start in journalism to a career in aesthetics, Stefanee...

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27:57

“You Might as Well Build Where You Live”—Why Amanda...

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2025/08/07

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 helping companies focus less on fluff and more on revenue. Amanda shares how she cut the tie to traditional business development roles and turned three job offers into her first three clients. She now runs a hybrid consultancy and agency while pursuing cr...

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33:18

“I Was Drinking a Lot—and Getting Nothing from It” —...

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2025/08/05

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 energizing episode, Thomas Helfrich talks with Ben Wolff, a former McKinsey consultant who walked away from the predictable path to build one of the most unique hotel brands in America. Ben is now the founder behind Onera and Buya, two wildly creative hotel concepts that merge outdoor hospitality, storyt...

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21:03

“Money Isn’t Real—Joy Is” — Why Karolyn Denson...

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2025/08/04

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 sits down with Karolyn Denson Landrieux, co-founder and CEO of Landrieux Wineries, to explore how she redefined success after moving to France and launched a fast-growing champagne import business without sacrificing joy. Karolyn shares how living in a small French village rewired her thinking abo...

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19:36

“I Hit Six Figures—and It Didn’t Feel Like...

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2025/08/03

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 with Marc Perea—CEO of Thaea and founder of the MikroTik management platform—to explore the journey from comfortably miserable to purposefully aligned. Marc shares how a racquetball friendship turned into an entrepreneurial deep-dive, how Tim Ferriss’s 4-Hour Workweek shook his mindset, and why ...

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20:52

“Marketing Isn’t Optional—It’s the Second Half of the...

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2025/08/02

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 Manigly, VP and Director of Creative Development at Boathouse Pictures, an independent motion picture studio that specializes in both production and strategic distribution. Don dives into the critical importance of not just creating great content, but ensuring it gets seen—because making something a...

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24:36

“I Wasn’t Born Into It—So I Built It Myself” — How...

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2025/08/01

Cut The Tie Podcast with Alice Ksendzova What 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 Alice Ksendzova, a 15-year-old entrepreneur already working across multiple startups—from Amazon tools to YC-backed AI companies. With wisdom well beyond her years, Alice shares how she’s cutting through the noise of teenage life to build value, sharpen her sales skills, and define her own ver...

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19:50

“Let the Knot Loosen”—Corrine Ishio’s Take on Cutting...

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2025/07/31

Cut The Tie Podcast with Corrine Ishio What 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, a company built on the radical idea that “talent is built, not found.” After a high-achieving career in corporate HR, Corrine made the leap into entrepreneurship—redefining what it means to lead, hire, and build trust in the AI era. Corrine shares her personal transformation from shape-shifting ...

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35:36

“Most Companies Are Flying Blind” —Scott Morris on...

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2025/07/30

Cut The Tie Podcast with Scott Morris What 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 Morris, founder and CEO of PropulsionAI. After 25 years in the aerospace industry, including 20 in C-level roles, Scott saw firsthand how unclear roles lead to disengagement, low productivity, and unnecessary turnover. So he built Athena—a conversational AI coworker that helps leaders des...

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