Best Selling Books by CHIP GAINES

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.

By renovating homes in Waco, Texas, and changing lives in such a winsome and engaging way, Chip and Joanna have become more than just the stars of Fixer Upper, they have become America’s new best friends.

Wit and wisdom from Fixer Upper star and Magnolia brand cofounder Chip Gaines on the value of network building, the relationships and connections that are so critical to our success and happiness, both in business and in life.

WAS GUTE BEZIEHUNGEN AUSMACHT Warum es sich lohnt, auf Vertrauen und Zusammenarbeit zu setzen, zeigt Chip Gaines in diesem Buch. Chip weiß, wovon er spricht, wenn er sagt: Gute Beziehungen zu anderen und ein verlässliches Netzwerk, auf das man zählen kann, sind der Schlüssel zu Glück, Verbundenheit und Erfolg. Er und seine Frau Joanna schufen schließlich in nur wenigen Jahren ihr eigenes Heimwerkerimperium und begeistern Millionen von Fans weltweit, wenn sie in ihrer Doku-Soap mit ihrer eingespielten Crew einfache Immobilien in Traumhäuser verwandeln. Das gelingt nicht ohne den Willen, an sich, seinem Erfolg und auch an seinen Beziehungen beständig zu arbeiten. Chip erklärt mit viel Witz anhand von hart erkämpften Lektionen und persönlichen Geschichten, wie man dabei die Menschen findet, die einen auf seinem Weg begleiten und unterstützen.

Chip Gaines is well known as a TV star (HGTV''s Fixer Upper), renovation expert, husband to Joanna, and father of 4 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. Whether it was buying a neighborhood laundromat or talking a bank into a loan for some equipment to start a lawn-mowing service, Chip always knew that the most important thing was to take that first step. We walk alongside him as he relives some of his craziest antics and the lessons learned along the way. His mentors taught him to never give up and his family showed him what it meant to always have a positive attitude despite your circumstances. Throw in a natural daredevil personality and a willingness to do (or eat!) just about anything, and you have the life and daily activity of Chip Gaines.