Episode
Derek Volk, CEO, Volk Packaging Corporation
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- The Think Factory Podcast
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- Mar 5, 2026
- Duration seconds
- 2614
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Summary
On this episode of The Think Factory Podcast, Derek Volk, third-generation CEO of Volk Packaging in Maine, shares how a family-owned corrugated packaging company has thrived for nearly 60 years by focusing on relationships, small-batch complexity, and making customers’ lives easier. From embracing the Entrepreneurial Operating System (EOS) to align his 100-person team, to writing Go for Third , a leadership book inspired by years of coaching softball, Derek unpacks lessons on small-ball execution, culture, accountability, and why human connection matters more than ever in an AI-driven world. It’s a candid conversation about succession, community impact, building the right team, and leading with purpose in a rapidly changing business landscape. Disclaimer