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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...

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...

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 repurpos...

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 businesse...

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...

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 sha...

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 c...

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, th...

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...

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 th...

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...

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, ...

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...

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 ...

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 t...

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...

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 lif...

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 ...

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-...