Podcast Episodes

“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What happens when a thriving craft business gets stuck on outdated tools and habits?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, fo…

Published on 16 hours ago

“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…

Published on 1 day, 16 hours ago

“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 De…

Published on 2 days, 16 hours ago

“Your Point of View Still Beats the Prompt”—Why Erich Archer Believes AI Expands Creativity

Cut The Tie Podcast with Erich Archer

What happens when a longtime TV producer discovers generative AI and feels the same spark he once had as a college soccer player? In this episode of Cut The Tie, …

Published on 4 days, 16 hours ago

“Eight is the Sweet Spot”—Why Brian Keltner & Francesca Kenney Elevate Entrepreneurs Together

Cut The Tie Podcast with Brian Keltner & Francesca Kenney

What happens when two co-founders build multiple ventures without ever meeting in person? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich…

Published on 5 days, 16 hours ago

“Don’t Die on the Sofa Scrolling”—Why Steven Puri Helps People Unlock Their Greatness

Cut The Tie Podcast with Steven Puri

What if the biggest tragedy in life isn’t failure, but never trying? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Steven Puri, founder of Th…

Published on 1 week, 2 days ago

“The Bee Goes to the Flower—Not the Other Way Around”—Donna Chiacchia on Attracting Clients Instead of Chasing Them

Cut The Tie Podcast with Donna Chiacchia

What happens when you stop chasing clients and instead let them come to you? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thomas Helfrich sits down with Donna Chiacchi…

Published on 1 week, 6 days ago

“I Crashed Three Brands in Three Years”—Pasha Knish on Learning the Hard Way

Cut The Tie Podcast with Pasha Knish

What does it take to walk away from a traditional path—college degree, steady career—and instead double down on entrepreneurship? In this episode of Cut The Tie, h…

Published on 2 weeks ago

“Break Every Problem Into Small Pieces”—Steve Chiama’s Engineering Secret for Business

What happens when years in corporate America teach you how to make money—for someone else’s business—but leave you wondering if you could do it for yourself? In this episode of Cut The Tie, host Thom…

Published on 2 weeks, 1 day ago

“Hermie the HR Crab Has Legs”—Why Rich Cruz is Blending Humor, Art, and Business

What happens when your creative passion won’t leave you alone, even as you juggle work, consulting, and family responsibilities? In this episode of Cut The Tie, Thomas Helfrich reconnects with Rich C…

Published on 2 weeks, 2 days ago