Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

Send us Fan Mail 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,...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 defe...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 leaders...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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 se...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ear...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Midwe...

Send us Fan Mail 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 pi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 Atlant...

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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 ath...

Send us Fan Mail 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 momen...

Send us Fan Mail 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 abo...

Send us Fan Mail 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...

Send us Fan Mail 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....

Send us Fan Mail 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 t...

Send us Fan Mail 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, Mi...

Send us Fan Mail 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 on...

Send us Fan Mail Cut The Tie Podcast with Thomas Helfrich Episode 286 What happens when you stop grinding and start walking—literally? In this episode of Cut the Tie , host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Susan Anderson, founder of Idlewild Woods and Triumph Communications, to talk about cutting ties with hustle culture and reconnecting with creativity, clarity, and the outdoors. After nearly two d...

Send us Fan Mail Cut The Tie Podcast with Thomas Helfrich Episode 285 What does it take to leave a steady government career and build something of your own? In this episode of Cut the Tie , Thomas Helfrich sits down with Shane Silsby, a former public sector leader turned founder of Silsby Strategic Advisors, to talk about cutting ties with stability, embracing ambiguity, and redefining success on...

Send us Fan Mail Cut The Tie Podcast with Thomas Helfrich Episode 284 Angela Belford knows what it’s like to be unstoppable—and still feel like she’s falling short. In this honest and deeply relatable episode of Cut the Tie , Thomas Helfrich sits down with the speaker, coach, and marketing agency founder to talk about cutting ties with perfectionism, toxic productivity, and the lie that you have t...

Send us Fan Mail Cut The Tie Podcast with Thomas Helfrich Episode 283 Jeremy Thone knows what it’s like to build something meaningful outside the safety net of a W2 job. In this episode of Cut the Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with the podcaster and content strategist to explore what it means to grow a business from scratch, stay consistent in your craft, and navigate the emotional rollercoaster...