If you have been watching any HGTV recently you have probably heard of Chip and Joanna Gaines. The new hit show “Fixer Upper” focuses on the couple and their lives as they started Magnolia Homes, which is a business flipping houses in Waco, Texas.

The couple started out simply learning the construction industry and as partners flipping houses in their small town. They had a dream of making their small town of Waco beautiful. Chip was focused on the construction of the homes, while Joanna focused on the interior design. This time of their lives was difficult as they could barely afford to pay their bills. Their lives changed in 2013 when an HGTV producer caught Joanna’s blog and loved her story, and the personality behind their business. He offered them a contract and soon their lives took center stage in the homes of families all around the country as people tuned in to watch the new show “Fixer Upper.”

What sets this couple apart from others in their industry is how down to earth and relatable they are with the average American. When interviewed about the show the couple says that it really isn’t any different from what they were doing before. They do the same work and act the same way with one another, but now the cameras are rolling. I believe in our society today that has become overwhelmed with reality television that is so fake, it is a breath of fresh air to watch a couple that we can say are just like us. Something to learn from Chip and Joanna as entrepreneurs is to not let success change who you are and to stay true to yourself. They have also taken a firm stand in their Christian beliefs and principles and have been outspoken about them in interviews and on the show. Chip and Joanna are an example of what it means to pursue your your business and not become consumed by success or let it change the core of who your are or your business.