Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff

Chip Gaines

Oct 2017 · Thomas Nelson · Narrated by Chip Gaines and Joanna Gaines

About this audiobook

Narrated by Chip!

The most important step is the first one. Dive into Chip Gaines’ personal playbook and start learning how to succeed in business—and in life. A New York Times, USA Today, Wall Street Journal, and Publisher’s Weekly bestseller!

The funny and talented Chip Gaines is well known as the star of HGTV’s Fixer Upper, as well as a renovation expert, bestselling author, husband to Joanna, and father of five in Waco, Texas. But long before the world took notice, Chip was a serial entrepreneur who was always ready for the next challenge, even if it didn’t quite work out as planned.

Capital Gaines offers you a ringside seat as Chip relives some of his craziest antics and the lessons learned along the way, written with Chip’s trademark humor.

In addition to personal stories from Chip’s journey, you'll discover:

• How to work toward success—and how to determine what that looks like
• The power of living in a way that rejects fear
• How to embrace small acts of courage and be bold to go all in
• What it takes to truly balance your family and career

Capital Gaines is the playbook you need to start redefining success and going after it, no matter what that means to you.

Ratings and reviews

This amazing book made me laugh and cry from the heart! I love Chips transparency and the way he loves everyone without judgement, he truly believes anyone can accomplish their dreams if they just believe and get to it...his optimism is refreshing and contagious! Totally recommend!

My wife made me go to magnolia when we were in Waco. After buying everything, yes everything magnolia had for sale she also bought this book. I read it and loved it. I purchased the audiobook as well because chip narrated it. it was a great read (listen) with good info. chip is funny as always. the world needs more chips.

Huge fan of their work. Such an incredible family. Keep up the incredible work. Y'all are so inspiring. God Bless.

About the author

Chip Gaines is the co-owner and cofounder of Magnolia and a New York Times bestselling author of The Magnolia Story and Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff. He is constantly reinventing the wheel on what we can achieve together and is always eager to give back to individuals and communities. Born in Albuquerque and raised in Dallas, Chip later graduated from Baylor University’s Hankamer School of Business with a marketing degree. An entrepreneur by nature, Chip has started a number of small businesses and has remodeled hundreds of homes in the Waco area. But more than any good adventure or hard-working demo day, Chip loves an early morning on the farm and a slow day spent with Jo and their five kids.