In this episode we have the pleasure of interviewing Derek Volk on the show, and Derek is the CEO of Volk Packaging Corporation.
Derek Volk is the owner of Volk Packaging Corporation, producing over $45 in annual revenue, Volk Packaging Corporation, a third-generation family-owned and operated corrugated box manufacturer in Biddeford, Maine.
Derek is a Maine businessman, best-selling author, former radio personality, and nationally recognized public speaker. He is a grateful supporter of veterans’ organizations and created the Volk Packaging Heroes Wall as a way to honor members of the US Armed Forces, past and present.
After sharing their story about raising a child with autism through a book and at conferences around the country, Derek, along with his family, was named the 2015 Spurwink “Humanitarian of the Year.” That same year, Maine Biz named Derek to their NEXT List, recognizing him as one of Maine’s business trailblazers. In 2021, Derek was inducted into the Manufacturer’s Association of Maine’s “Manufacturer’s Hall of Fame.”
Summary:
- Right people in the right seats committed to the work they are doing
a. It’s all about doing the little things for your team, truly caring about them
b. Connect with social media and you aren’t just some guy in the corner office, you are a real person
c. Breaking Bread with Derek – breakfast, lunch or dinner with every employee in 2019.
d. Derek’s OutBOX -Covid, daily memo with new policies, updates, etc.
i. Now sends out at least every other week.
ii. Marco Polo
e. Shut down rumors right away
f. Custom Xmas message for everyone on the company
g. Custom videos for all current clients and prospective customers.
i. For every new customer. - EOS implementation
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