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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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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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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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“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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