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Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

Thomas Helfrich

344 episodes

1 day ago

Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with Nathan Strum What if artificial intelligence didn’t replace people—but helped them grow? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Nathan Strum, CEO of Abby Connect, to talk about how a twenty-year-old live receptionist company is redefining success by blending human connection with AI innovation. From cutting the tie to “doing everything for everyone” to leading his team through one of the biggest technological shifts in business, ...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

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Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with Nathan Strum What if artificial intelligence didn’t replace people—but helped them grow? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Nathan Strum, CEO of Abby Connect, to talk about how a twenty-year-old live receptionist company is redefining success by blending human connection with AI innovation. From cutting the tie to “doing everything for everyone” to leading his team through one of the biggest technological shifts in business, ...

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Entrepreneurship

Self-Improvement

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Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“AI Isn’t Taking Our Jobs, It’s Creating New Ones”—Nathan Strum on Building a Human-First Future

Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with Nathan Strum What if artificial intelligence didn’t replace people—but helped them grow? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Nathan Strum, CEO of Abby Connect, to talk about how a twenty-year-old live receptionist company is redefining success by blending human connection with AI innovation. From cutting the tie to “doing everything for everyone” to leading his team through one of the biggest technological shifts in business, ...

2 days ago

21 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“If It’s Not a Hell Yes, It’s a No”—Krystal Popov on Raising the Next Generation of Entrepreneurs

Send us a text What if kids could launch their first business before high school? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Krystal Popov, entrepreneur, real estate investor, and founder of FuturePreneur, a company that helps kids and teens ages six to sixteen build and launch their first business. From corporate engineer to network marketing to commercial real estate and now youth entrepreneurship, Krystal’s story is about breaking cycles of fear, redefining success, and...

3 days ago

39 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“Your Brand is the Customer-Facing Side of Your Business Strategy”—Jason Vana on What Branding Really Means

Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with Jason Vana Most business owners think branding is about colors, fonts, and logos—but that’s only the surface. In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Jason Vana, founder and CEO of Shft Agency, to uncover what brand strategy really means—and why most companies get it wrong. Jason shares how a side hustle turned into a thriving agency, what it means to truly understand your ideal customer, and how cutting the wrong assumptions...

6 days ago

51 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“The Steady Paycheck Is an Illusion”—Karl Maier on Freedom, Risk, and the Reality of Fractional Leadership

Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with Karl Maier What happens when you realize your “stable” career is actually the biggest risk of all? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Karl Maier, a Houston-based fractional CFO who helps companies raise capital, manage cash, and scale without crashing. After years in corporate finance, Karl faced a pivotal choice: stay tied to a steady paycheck under someone else’s rules, or bet on his own expertise and freedom. He chose...

1 week ago

25 minutes

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“Patience Is the Hardest Skill to Learn”—Steven Schneider on Building Real Success in the Age of AI

Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with Steven Schneider How do you build something real in a world obsessed with quick wins and overnight success? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Steven Schneider, co-founder and CEO of Trio SEO, to talk about the discipline, patience, and strategy behind true digital growth. Steven’s story began in college, when a simple class project led him into the wild early days of affiliate marketing and SEO. Since then, he’s built a...

1 week ago

25 minutes

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“You Can’t Lead Others Until You Lead Yourself”—Evan Mestman on Fueling Leadership Through Health

Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with Evan Mestman What if the very drive that made you successful is the same thing destroying your health? In this powerful episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Evan Mestman, founder of ProAttitudes and a health transformation and leadership coach for high-performing executives. After 20 years in corporate America—including a career that survived 9/11—Evan walked away from burnout to rebuild not just his body, but his purpose. Today, ...

4 weeks ago

25 minutes

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“Retirement Is a Death Sentence”—Michael J. Frank on Staying Sharp, Giving Back, and Building Again

Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with Michael J. Frank What happens after the big exit—when the money’s in the bank but the meaning’s gone? In this candid episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with veteran trader and investor Michael J. Frank, who went from the floor of the American Stock Exchange to mentoring startups and investing in brain-health innovation. Michael opens up about the high-intensity world of trading, the cost of ego, the danger of losing purpose after suc...

1 month ago

28 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“Every Day I Wondered, Am I Really Doing This?”—Erica Tuggle on Facing the Fear of Entrepreneurship

Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with Erica Tuggle What happens when you walk away from the corporate track to build something that truly matters? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Erica Tuggle, Harvard MBA and former Coca-Cola executive turned founder and CEO of Livin. Erica shares her journey of cutting ties with a prestigious corporate identity to launch a mission-driven company that helps busy families and professionals eat healthier, live better, and r...

1 month ago

40 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“The Goal Isn’t One Franchise—It’s an Empire”—George Knauf on Multi-Generational Wealth Through Franchising

Send us a text Cut The Tie Podcast with George Knauf What if your path to financial freedom and legacy isn’t in a corporate office—but in franchising? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with George Knauf, a franchise fanatic with over 30 years of experience helping people find their perfect business fit. George isn’t just matching candidates to opportunities—he’s showing them how to create empires, build multi-generational wealth, and take control of their future....

1 month ago

22 minutes

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“Freedom Isn’t 50/50—It’s What You Design It To Be”—Wilson Zehr on Balance, Entrepreneurship, and Reinventing Direct Mail

Cut The Tie Podcast with Wilson Zehr What does real balance look like for an entrepreneur—and how do you design a business that supports it? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Wilson Zehr, professor, entrepreneur, and CEO of Zairmail, a company that has been reinventing direct mail for more than 20 years. From navigating massive shifts in the printing industry to building software that gives an old medium new life, Wilson shares how balance, innovation, and persist...

1 month ago

26 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“I’m Unapologetically Multi-Passionate”—Anika Jackson on Owning Who You Are in Business

Cut The Tie Podcast with Anika Jackson What happens when you realize you don’t fit into a box—and you’re not supposed to? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Anika Jackson, founder of Your Brand Amplified®, professor at USC Annenberg, single mom, podcaster, and executive director at the ICL Foundation. From PR to AI, curriculum development to podcast consulting, Anika has cut ties with traditional definitions of success and leaned fully into her multi-passionate pat...

1 month ago

24 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“It Took Cutting the 80% That Was Draining Me”—Masi Willis on Leadership, Transformation, and Thriving Cultures

Cut The Tie Podcast with Masi Willis What happens when your career is non-linear, your calling won’t leave you alone, and the pandemic forces you to face the truth? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich talks with leadership coach and consultant Masi Willis, who walked away from a draining career to build a practice focused on unlocking potential, unleashing performance, and transforming cultures from surviving to thriving. From live events to ministry to producing movies, Masi’s pa...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“If It’s Killing You, Kill It First”—Moe Choice on Shedding Old Identities

Cut The Tie Podcast with Moe Choice What does it take to completely reinvent yourself—and actually mean it? In this raw and unfiltered episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Moe Choice, a solopreneur and mentor who walked away from businesses, investors, and even his old identity to start over from scratch. From leaving everything behind in Dubai with nothing but a passport and a one-way ticket, to building a six-figure solopreneurship that teaches others how to live on their ...

1 month ago

25 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“Dream First, Then Execute”—Jason VanDevere on Choosing Purpose over the Family Business

Cut The Tie Podcast with Jason VanDevere What happens when the family business is your “golden ticket”—but not your dream? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Jason VanDevere, entrepreneur, creator of the Goal Crazy planner, real estate investor, and author of Dream Driven. Jason shares how he walked away from a fourth-generation car dealership legacy to build something of his own: a business that helps people clarify goals, make plans, and execute daily. From desig...

1 month ago

30 minutes

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“Soft Skills Win Every Time”—How Laurie Jane Roth Helps Invisible Candidates Get Hired

Cut The Tie Podcast with Laurie Jane Roth What happens when talented professionals keep getting passed over despite great résumés? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich talks with Laurie Jane Roth, founder of The Inside Game and a 25-year IT recruiting veteran. Laurie reveals the real reasons candidates fail interviews, why soft skills outweigh technical skills, and how she helps mid-career executives stop feeling invisible and start landing offers. About Laurie Jane Roth: Laurie Ja...

1 month ago

22 minutes

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“Start Where You Are”—Faris Alami on Resilience, Refuge, and Building Entrepreneurs

Cut The Tie Podcast with Faris Alami What does it take to rebuild your life—then turn that grit into a mission that helps others do the same? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Faris Alami, founder of International Strategic Management (ISM), to unpack a journey that spans fleeing war, navigating years of immigration uncertainty, and ultimately creating programs that help underserved entrepreneurs start and scale real businesses. Faris’s philosophy—start where you ...

1 month ago

21 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“Aim for premium.” — How Christian Ray Flores Builds Personal Brands That Win

Cut The Tie Podcast with Christian Ray Flores What happens when you stop aiming for the crowded middle and build a brand that’s truly you? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich talks with Christian Ray Flores—entrepreneur, former international pop artist, and founder of Xponential Life—about cutting ties with safety, creating on demand, and pricing your value at the premium it deserves. Christian unpacks how to mine your story (even the hard parts) into a differentiated personal bra...

2 months ago

30 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“Just Get in the Water”—Brandy Lawson on Starting Before You’re Ready

Cut The Tie Podcast with Brandy Lawson What happens when a thriving craft business gets stuck on outdated tools and habits? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich talks with Brandy Lawson, founder of FieryFX, about helping kitchen & bath designers modernize with AI, apps, and better systems—without the fluff. Brandy shares how to embrace change (even when you hate it), implement only what moves the needle, and fire the work that quietly bleeds profit. About Brandy Lawson Brandy L...

2 months ago

24 minutes

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“Coaching Isn’t a Cost, It’s an Investment”—Why Kevin Weir Says Owners Get $4 for Every $1

Cut The Tie Podcast with Kevin Weir What happens when fear of sales, fear of risk, and fear of decisions hold you back from your calling? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Kevin Weir, business coach with ActionCOACH Business Coaching, to talk about cutting ties with false security, overcoming fear, and learning that success comes from clarity, commitment, and consistent execution. About Kevin Weir: Kevin Weir began his career through ROTC and the Army, expecting a...

2 months ago

27 minutes

Cut The Tie | Own Your Success

“You Have to Reinvent Yourself or You Get Stuck”—Devon Gummersall on Taking Control of His Career

Cut The Tie Podcast with Devon Gummersall What happens when early success makes you think the road will always be easy—until it isn’t? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich sits down with Devon Gummersall, former teen star of My So-Called Life turned director and founder of Authentic Content Productions. Devon shares the highs and lows of Hollywood, the painful lessons of waiting for permission, and why building financial stability outside the industry gave him the creative control ...

2 months ago

37 minutes