• by Lisa Singer , Staff Writer, November 30, 2022

Behind the Scenes with Coco Champagne

Hagerty's Coco Champagne talks about staying relevant, her secret sauce, and her custom 1953 Chevy quarter ton pick-up.

I've had the opportunity to connect with and learn from executives of major brands at MediaPost's Insider Summits. In the process I've discovered some truly impressive women -- not only for the work they do, but their stories behind the scenes. With Brand Insider: BTS, I get to pull back the curtain on some of the most influential women marketers as they talk about their path to success: the twists and turns, obstacles, inspirations and the valuable lessons learned along the way.

“I just didn't ever feel like there was something that I couldn't do. I didn't let myself have that frame of reference of like, I'm gonna try to do this. It was, this is what I'm going to do.” Hagerty’s Coco Champagne refers to this as “the art of possible,” a belief she’s held onto her entire career. As chief operating officer of the world’s largest provider of specialty insurance for classical vehicles, she credits that growth mindset for much of her success. In this episode of Brand Insider: BTS, Coco shares with me why she believes it’s important to look at every interaction as an opportunity to learn and grow. She recommends taking time everyday to reflect on what you’ve done, to keep asking questions and to always embrace feedback as a gift. You can watch the entire conversation here: