The Magnolia Story

by Chip Gaines

We were scared of the cameras, which is hilarious because Chip is the most talkative guy I know. But like clockwork, the moment that red light turned on, he froze.

our world changed in a way that was much different than either of us ever could have imagined.

Have you ever looked at the bud of a magnolia flower? It’s a tight little pod that stays closed up for a long time on the end of its branch until one day, out of nowhere, it finally bursts open into this gigantic, gorgeous, fragrant flower that’s ten times bigger than the bud itself. It’s impossible to imagine that such a big beautiful thing could pop out of that tiny little bud.

it’s one of the single greatest accomplishments of our careers.

“I love this town,” he said. “I’m planning to stay in Waco until God makes it clear I’m supposed to move on.”