Whitney Hagarbome
About Whitney
I am just a lady trying to be a killer mom, run some successful businesses, do good deeds and stay in great health all at the same time. I spent almost 10 years being a personal trainer helping others and myself achieve great things on health and fitness. I realized everything I had learned that helped me be successful in fitness translated to over to other areas. I evolved into a success coach to help people reach goals in all areas of their life including business. In 2019, my husband and I bought my grandfathers business (established in 1980) and we are using those same principles to lead a team of 50 employees and rebuild the business for a lifetime of achieving goals.
Our new business, Innovative Energy, Inc is a reflective insulation company that my grandpa started 40 years ago in our barn. Now, it is an international business with different divisions including insulated packaging, HVAC, and commercial building materials. Basically we make shiny bubble wrap that keeps things cool or warm. This is a bigger business than either of us have ever been leading, so this has been a huge year of personal growth as we work to increase profits, set new standards, and build a culture around our core values.
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FAVORITE PASTIME OR HOBBY
I like to drink coffee, get outdoors to hike or be active, or just hang out and do projects on the farm with my kiddos, our bulldog and our Scottish Highland.
PARTY TRICK, USELESS TALENT, OR FUN FACT
Hmm, I used to ride horses and was on the Purdue dance team. I am fairly artistic, and cut my own hair because I hate appointments. :)
WHY DO YOU ENJOY BEING A MEMBER OF THE COLLECTIVE?
We moved away for a long time, so I wanted to connect with other entrepreneurs in the area. Your circle is so important, especially when you have big goals. I love to pick up tips in the workshops and just love the opportunity to help others when I can.