In this episode of The TC Cook Show, TC sits down with entrepreneur and growth strategist Chris Hwang, a founder who helped build a bootstrapped startup that sold for $200 million. After experiencing the full journey—from early grind to successful exit—Chris now works with startups and founders to help them scale wisely, expand into new markets, and avoid the costly mistakes that stall growth.

Based in the Nashville metropolitan area, Chris brings real-world, founder-tested insight to the conversation. This is not theory or hype—this is the practical playbook of what actually works when you’re building something from nothing and trying to grow it into something that lasts.

If you’re a founder, nonprofit leader, entrepreneur, or visionary trying to navigate growth, this episode is packed with clarity, hard-earned wisdom, and strategic perspective.

What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• How a bootstrapped startup can scale to a nine-figure exit

• The mindset shift founders must make to move from survival to expansion

• How to enter new markets without burning capital or momentum

• Common growth traps that quietly kill promising startups

• What Chris looks for when advising founders on their next stage

Connect with Chris Hwang:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/chrishwang

Sponsored By:

• Dominion Wealth Strategists: https://www.dominionwealthstrategists.com/

• Raber Storage: https://www.raberstoragebarns.com/

• Zax Creamery: https://www.zaxcreamery.com/

Why Watch:
If you want to understand what it really takes to grow, scale, and exit a company without losing your soul—or your mission—this conversation delivers. Chris Hwang brings the kind of perspective you only get by building, breaking, learning, and building again. This episode is for anyone who wants to do it right the first time.