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But it wasn’t always this way.

When Chip was just starting out, he dabbled in many simultaneous projects within the construction world.

Chip Gaines giving Joanna Gaines a kiss

To accomplish this, Chipenrolled in an immersive language classthat would take him to Mexico for three months.

Two weeks into his course and Joanna had an ultimatum.

According to Chip, she said, “‘Your business is a joke!

Joanna Gaines and her dad, Jerry Stevens

Lucky for you, your dad is bailing your sorry butt out.

You have three days to get back to Texas, or this relationship is over.'”

He owned a tire shop in Waco, where Joanna worked.

An early photo of Joanna Gaines’ parents

He’s certainly done that and more!

Where was Joanna’s mom during this?

Jerry Stevens is married to Nan Stevens, Joanna Gaines' mother.

Presumably, Joanna’s mom Nan was around for Chip Gaines' business blunder.