Capital Gaines: Smart Things I Learned Doing Stupid Stuff

Chip Gaines

Oct 2017 · Sold by Thomas Nelson

About this ebook

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 book is a gift for simple men such as myself to understanding the realities of how to get the most out of business, family and life in general. If I had to sum up the message of this book in one sentence..."hard work pays off...emphasis on HARD". Great read and inspirational. Even if you've never watched Fixer Upper or know who Chip Gaines is, you will enjoy this book. Thank you sir for sharing your insights. Definatley gave me a lot to think about.

If you've ever come across a word or phrase and it just seems to be the exact thing you need to read at that moment in time for whatever reason, that's how this entire book felt. Well worth the read!

I love this book. It's as close to during down with a good friend as any book has ever come for me. From solid advice to funny anecdotes, it's an evening at the Gaines' table and I'm so glad that I was invited!

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.