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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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22:46

“The Hustle Is Not a Badge of Honor” —Rai Cornell on...

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2025/07/29

Cut The Tie Podcast with Rai Cornell In 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 are—and supports the life you actually want. From freelancing burnout to scaling an agency, Rai shares hard-won lessons on money, mindset, mental health, and identity. This episode is a must-listen for anyone tired of chasing hustle culture and ready to build something roo...

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31:17

“My Dreams Got Louder Than My Doubts” — Ric Mystro...

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2025/07/28

Cut The Tie Podcast with Ric “Mystro” Holcomb What 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 creative voice, coach, and guide for people ready to tell the truth about who they really are. From hiding behind elaborate presentations and control to finding clarity through stillness, Mystro shares what it means to pivot with truth—and how doing so redefined his work, rel...

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29:13

“You Can’t Lead with a Title—You Lead by Serving”...

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2025/07/27

Cut The Tie Podcast with Scott Packard What 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 executive—who shares his journey of shedding institutional expectations to build a second life in innovation, energy, and entrepreneurship. From defense contracting to quantum networking to repurposing EV batteries, Scott proves that skills are transferable, iden...

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26:20

“I Wanted More Than Just Paying the Bills” —Frances...

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2025/07/26

Cut The Tie Podcast with Frances Schagen What 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 entrepreneur, and systems strategist—who traded a two-bedroom condo in downtown Toronto for a suitcase and a beachside work-life. Frances shares the wisdom she’s gained from building and exiting businesses, ditching the unnecessary, and designing a life where her busin...

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23:41

“Brutal Discipline Is the Goal”—Why Antwon Davis Cut...

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2025/07/23

Cut The Tie Podcast with Antwon Davis What 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, necessary act of redefining manhood, discipline, and purpose. From building two successful businesses to stepping into a new season of personal leadership, Antwon opens up about the ties he’s cut—from generational norms to physical complacency—and how he’s actively...

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32:57

“The Hardest Part Was Letting Go of the...

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2025/07/22

Cut The Tie Podcast with John Evans What 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 Coatings and Services, to explore how building a simple, scalable model from day one set the stage for explosive franchise growth. From nearly giving up in year one to building a coast-to-coast franchise brand, John shares the hard lessons, mindset shifts, and non-negotiables th...

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27:48

“The IRS Doesn’t Want You to Know This”—Adam Bergman...

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2025/07/21

Cut The Tie Podcast with Adam Bergman What if everything you’ve been told about retirement and investing is outdated—or worse, rigged against you? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Adam Bergman, founder of IRA Financial, to talk about the myth of financial freedom through Wall Street and how entrepreneurs can reclaim control of their wealth through self-directed retirement plans. After a successful career as a tax attorney, Adam saw firsthand how limited tradition...

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37:50

“Corporate Told Me to Shrink—Entrepreneurship Let Me...

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2025/07/19

Cut The Tie Podcast with Candyce Edelen What happens when a driven founder realizes the hustle is costing more than it's giving back? In this candid episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Candyce Edelen, founder of PropelGrowth, to unpack her journey from relentless workaholism to a life of intention, delegation, and healthier ambition. Candyce shares the early lessons from her entrepreneurial upbringing, the realities of scaling (and breaking) a company, and how a burnout-ind...

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22:18

“Grind It Out”—Jason Greer’s No-BS Advice for...

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2025/07/18

Cut The Tie Podcast with Jason Greer What happens when you wake up and realize you’ve been living someone else’s definition of success? In this revealing episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich talks with Jason Greer, co-owner of Peel Business Design, about the moment he realized he was living under fear, guilt, and shame—and how he took ownership of his story. From a small Midwest town to leading a company that helps businesses align strategy, metrics, and process, Jason’s story is one of de...

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24:17

“Success Isn’t Promotion”—What the Air Force Taught...

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2025/07/17

Cut The Tie Podcast with John Teichert What happens when your boss tells you—11 days into a major leadership role—that you’re the wrong guy for the job? In this commanding episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Brigadier General (Ret.) John “Dragon” Teichert to talk about what true leadership looks like when your career is on the line. After serving as a fighter pilot and leading top aerospace testing units in the U.S. Air Force, John faced one of his greatest leadership tests...

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29:52

“What If You Took the Leap Now?”—Jim Wylie Asks the...

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2025/07/16

Cut The Tie Podcast with Jim Wylie What if everything you believed about the freedom of entrepreneurship was wrong? In this reflective and powerful episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Jim Wylie, co-owner of experiential marketing agency Envy Create, to unpack the difference between chasing freedom and choosing responsibility. A native Scot living in Atlanta, Jim shares the surprising truth behind business ownership, why growth—not escape—is the real goal, and how a sup...

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24:37

[Atlanta Entrepreneur] “I Season Like Your Grandma...

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2025/07/15

Cut The Tie Podcast with Nick Kemp What happens when the dream you buried in college won’t stay buried? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Nick Kemp, a former educator who walked away from a 20-year career to go full-time with Grillgasms BBQ—a soul food, smoke-driven brand based in Atlanta. From smoked brisket to shrimp and grits, Nick delivers more than just flavor. He’s building a business on love, legacy, and belief in yourself—on your own terms. About Nick Kemp...

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24:21

“I Stepped Into the UFC Cage, Then Built a Business...

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2025/07/13

Cut The Tie Podcast with Clifford Starks What if the only thing holding you back was the belief that you’re not enough? In this empowering episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Clifford Starks, former UFC fighter turned peak performance coach, to explore what it really means to lead from within. Clifford shares how his journey—from an overweight teen to elite athlete to entrepreneur—was never about talent or luck. It was about mindset, resilience, and choosing growth even in ...

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33:43

“I Got Tired of the Sales Rollercoaster”—Chaz Horn on...

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2025/07/12

Cut The Tie Podcast with Chaz Horn What if the real reason your business isn’t growing… is you? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Chaz Horn, a sales leadership coach and founder of Mastery of B2B Sales, to unpack how ego, fear, and lack of clarity can quietly stall your business—even when you’re doing everything “right.” Chaz opens up about the moment he realized he was the bottleneck and the painful but necessary mindset shift that followed. This is a raw convers...

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28:51

“Your 9 to 5 Will Never Make You Wealthy”—Sherman...

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2025/07/11

Cut The Tie Podcast with Sherman Merricks How do you go from college dropout to multiple seven-figure businesses—with no roadmap and no excuses? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Sherman Merricks, founder of Dynasty CrossFit and co-owner of the LASSO Framework, to talk about ownership—of your time, your choices, and your outcome. Sherman gets real about the moment he realized he was stuck—not because of the job or the system, but because he lacked a plan. He didn’...

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27:13

“You’re Throwing Money into a Black Hole Without...

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2025/07/10

Cut The Tie Podcast with Grace Clemens What if your biggest limitation wasn’t strategy or skills—but the way you see yourself? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Grace Clemens, founder of SGC Marketing, to explore how stepping into your identity as a CEO can completely reshape your business—and your life. After 13 years in digital marketing across global brands, nonprofits, and e-commerce, Grace hit a moment of truth: if she didn’t see herself as a leader, no ...

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25:24

“I Went from $80K to $390K in One Year”—Delaney...

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2025/07/09

Cut The Tie Podcast with Delaney William What if you could triple your income, work fewer hours, and still keep your corporate job title? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich talks to Delaney William, founder of Elevated Tech, about a controversial—but powerful—way to buy back your freedom: remote job stacking. Delaney didn’t want to be a startup founder at first. He just wanted to make more money and live a chill life. But after going from $80K to nearly $400K by working mult...

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27:04

“It Was Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts”—Dr. Jeremy...

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2025/07/08

Cut The Tie Podcast with Dr. Jeremy Weisz What happens when your job title no longer reflects your passion—or your purpose? In this powerful episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Dr. Jeremy Weisz, a former chiropractor turned podcast strategist and co-founder of Rise25. After spending two decades in a profession deeply tied to his personal identity, Jeremy made the bold decision to walk away from it completely. What followed was a transformation that included launching a B2B ...

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“We Have Big-Ass Problems”—Why Mitch Francis Decided...

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2025/07/07

Cut The Tie Podcast with Mitch Francis Episode 289 What if one entrepreneur could solve the world’s biggest problems—with a business mindset? In this thought-provoking episode of Cut the Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Mitch Francis, a serial founder, commercial real estate investor, and now, the author of Badass Solutions. After a personal tragedy sparked a wake-up call, Mitch applied his decades of entrepreneurial problem-solving to societal-scale challenges—like climate change, gun vio...

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28:43

“Delay Is Not Denial”—Why Michael Parks Refused to...

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2025/07/06

Cut The Tie Podcast with Michael Parks Episode 288 What does it look like to cut ties with comfort and start over—again and again? In this inspiring episode of Cut the Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Michael Parks, Air Force veteran, retired federal air marshal, and founder of Daystar Photography. From national security to creative entrepreneurship, Michael's story is one of mission-driven pivots, meaningful reinvention, and serving fellow veterans with passion and purpose. Michael opens ...

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