Podcast appearances and mentions of derek volk

What do coaching softball and running a multi-million dollar manufacturing company have in common? A lot.In this episode Coach Bru interviews Derek Volk, CEO of Volk Packaging Corp. about his new book Go For Third: Leadership Lessons From The Softball Field To The Workplace.The interview gives you an up close look at how YOU can apply Derek's leadership wisdom to take your team's results to that elusive next level.Buy the book here: https://goforthird.com/store/More about Derek & Volk Packaging: https://volkboxes.com/

In this episode of Past Tens, Dave and Milt are joined by time machiner Derek Volk for another thrilling fantasy draft, this time focusing on the best albums of 1981. The trio, along with Sabrina the Robot, dive deep into the musical landscape, selecting iconic records ranging from Rush's 'Moving Pictures' to Stevie Nicks' 'Bella Donna.' Along the way, they discuss memorable TV themes and movie soundtracks from the same year, including 'Hill Street Blues' and 'Raiders of the Lost Ark.' With picks that include classics by Billy Squier, The Police, and Journey, this episode is a nostalgic ride through the early '80s rock and pop scene.   Topics   00:00 Introduction and Welcome 01:11 Special Guest Introduction 02:15 Rock and Roll Draft Setup 02:24 Robbie Williams Movie Discussion 04:47 Draft Rules and Team Names 12:42 First Round Picks 31:15 Second Round Picks 34:56 A Comedic Misunderstanding 35:13 Derek's Album Pick: Sticks, Paradise Theater 35:25 Discussing the Human League 35:29 Analyzing Sticks' Paradise Theater 39:53 Billy Joel's Songs in the Attic 45:10 Duran Duran's Self-Titled Album 50:46 Billy Squire's Don't Say No 56:21 Van Halen's Fair Warning 59:45 Tom Petty's Hard Promises 01:03:21 The Police's Ghost in the Machine 01:07:30 The Go-Go's Beauty and the Beat 01:11:34 Bob Dylan's Shot of Love 01:17:21 Fourth Round Picks Begin 01:17:41 Celebrating Pat Benatar's Precious Time 01:21:17 Rick Springfield's Working Class Dog 01:25:17 Foreigner's Album and Concert Memories 01:29:01 Genesis and the Importance of Abacab 01:32:13 Greatest American Hero Theme Song 01:36:28 Journey's Escape and Overplayed Hits 01:39:15 Final Picks and Reflections  

There's a lot of dynamics with a family business. Things change, and the next generation is not always willing to join the boat. Today's guest for Coffee with Closers decided to take the legacy. Today, he is successfully growing a corporation in a third generation, and he has no plans to drop the ball. Meet Derek Volk, the President & CEO of Volk Packaging Corporation. He also has an Amazon best-selling book called Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad's Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum. Derek is really passionate about his company and its reputation in the world, as well as about the people that they employ and the customers they supply. He is dedicated to leading his family business into the fourth generation and beyond. During our conversation, Derek shared some practical wisdom on acquiring and growing family business as well as best practices for balancing life, family, and business priorities. Coming up: • How does the leadership transition between generations influence the company culture? • How to take your company to the next level and maintain consistent growth? • Why is having the right team essential for the success of your business? • What can you learn from your peers and fellow business owners? • What are the challenges of running a big team? • How to balance your role as a parent, spouse, and CEO of the company? Stay tuned for our conversation! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ►Find Derek Volk on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekvolk/ ►Visit Volk Packaging Corporation at http://www.volkboxes.com/ ►Grab your copy of Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad's Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum at: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Rabbit-Dads-Raising-Spectrum-ebook/dp/B00XJREYJO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This series is brought to you by OneIMS - a leading digital marketing agency helping businesses win new customers. ►Request your FREE marketing ROI audit at https://www.oneims.com/ ►Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/oneims ►Listen to our podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0rq9sO5hIdnMlsY3M7jqYf?si=fLmIEu88QMi6QFU8p6h_Gw ►Visit our website here: https://www.oneims.com/ ►Follow OneIMS online: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OneIMS/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oneims/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oneims?lang=en

There's a lot of dynamics with a family business. Things change, and the next generation is not always willing to join the boat. Today's guest for Coffee with Closers decided to take the legacy. Today, he is successfully growing a corporation in a third generation, and he has no plans to drop the ball. Meet Derek Volk, the President & CEO of Volk Packaging Corporation. He also has an Amazon best-selling book called Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad's Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum. Derek is really passionate about his company and its reputation in the world, as well as about the people that they employ and the customers they supply. He is dedicated to leading his family business into the fourth generation and beyond. During our conversation, Derek shared some practical wisdom on acquiring and growing family business as well as best practices for balancing life, family, and business priorities. Coming up: • How does the leadership transition between generations influence the company culture? • How to take your company to the next level and maintain consistent growth? • Why is having the right team essential for the success of your business? • What can you learn from your peers and fellow business owners? • What are the challenges of running a big team? • How to balance your role as a parent, spouse, and CEO of the company? Stay tuned for our conversation! ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- ►Find Derek Volk on LinkedIn https://www.linkedin.com/in/derekvolk/ ►Visit Volk Packaging Corporation at http://www.volkboxes.com/ ►Grab your copy of Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad's Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum at: https://www.amazon.com/Chasing-Rabbit-Dads-Raising-Spectrum-ebook/dp/B00XJREYJO ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- This series is brought to you by OneIMS - a leading digital marketing agency helping businesses win new customers. ►Request your FREE marketing ROI audit at https://www.oneims.com/ ►Subscribe to our channel here: https://www.youtube.com/user/oneims ►Listen to our podcast https://open.spotify.com/show/0rq9sO5hIdnMlsY3M7jqYf?si=fLmIEu88QMi6QFU8p6h_Gw ►Visit our website here: https://www.oneims.com/ ►Follow OneIMS online: Facebook:https://www.facebook.com/OneIMS/ LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/oneims/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/oneims/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/oneims?lang=en

Derek Volk from Volk Packaging Company and creator of the Volk Packaging Heroes Wall joins us on this show to talk about taking over the family business 20+ years ago and how he was told that he was going to run it into the ground. Derek's proving many naysayers wrong by having his most successful year with the company in 2020 despite all the challenges that came with covid.   Patreon (early access + benefits) - https://www.patreon.com/madeinmainepodcast Podbean - https://madeinmainepodcast.podbean.com/ Tunein Radio - http://tun.in/pjHVH Youtube - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCqXnadMmdeOSgAAMTBoA6Eg   We are now on Spotify, GooglePlay and Itunes!   Social Media Facebook - https://www.facebook.com/madeinmainepodcast Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/madeinmaine_podcast/   Thanks for joining us to help put Maine on the Map with the Made in Maine podcast!   If you own a small Maine business or know someone who does that would make a great guest on the show, you can send an email to madeinmainepodcast@gmail.com with a short bio and company summary.

As an owner, do you have too many things to get done in a day? Are you often the bottleneck in your own business growth? Do you find yourself working late nights and weekends, and missing time with your family? Have you considered hiring an Executive Assistant? Derek Volk, President of Volk Packaging, shares with us how his life and business have changed since he brought on his EA.  Discover the trigger point for hiring an EA, how the hiring process works, and how to get the most out of your EA in this episode of Fast Forward Maine. 

Derek Volk is the author of the internationally acclaimed Amazon bestseller, Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad's Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum. Derek is a Maine businessman, a supporter of Autism awareness, volunteer and philanthropist who, along with his family, was recently named the 2015 Spurwink “Humanitarian of the Year.

Today on Autism Live get ready for our weekly episode of Let's Talk Autism! First, Shannon and Nancy cover some recent autism news before launching into their interview with Marc Petz and Mary Musto from Kent ISD. After that, Shannon and Nancy have another interview! This time with Derek Volk, author and president of Volk Packaging Corp! Like Autism Live on Facebook at http://facebook.com/autismlive Sign up for Autism Live’s free newsletter at: http://www.autism-live.com/join-our-email-list.aspx Autism Live is a production of the Center for Autism and Related Disorders (CARD), headquartered in Woodland Hills, California, and with offices throughout, the United States and around the globe. For more information on therapy for autism and other related disorders, visit the CARD website at http://centerforautism.com

“I had to mourn the son I thought I was going to have, so that I could love the son that God gave me.” Derek Volk is the author of the internationally acclaimed Amazon best seller, Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum. Derek is a Maine businessman, supporter of Autism awareness, volunteer and philanthropist who, along with his family, was recently named the 2015 Spurwink “Humanitarian of the Year.” He is the owner of Volk Packaging Corporation, a third-generation corrugated box manufacturer in Biddeford, Maine. His company currently has several employees who are on the autism spectrum. www.chasingtherabbit.org Follow Jovica: IG: @mmcip_jovi FB: facebook.com/jovica LI: linkedin.com/in/jdjurdjevic/ As always feel free to contact us with constructive criticism, compliments, or ideas at:millennialmanhoodcip@gmail.com.

Kate interviews two inspiring guests. Dylan Volk is a young man on the autism spectrum diagnosed with Asperger’s Syndrome at age 8. We will talk about his journey and his most recent book, Bad Choices Make Good Stories, as well as, his first book, Chasing the Rabbit, co-authored with his Father, Derek Volk. Also, joining us, Nadia Martinez, Nadia is the mother of two autistic sons and like many others has sought the best treatment and coping solutions to help with her children's development and family life. Nadia is active in the austism community and will share both her journey and her insight & wisdom. She is a coach and practitioner helping other parents deal with their children's well-being and family dynamics. Tune in for an informative and inspiring show.

Derek Volk talks being an author, having a son on the spectrum, the Volk packaging memorial wall & much more. --- Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/factchecking101/support

Sponsor - Today's show is brought to you by the fastest growing personal development book series in the world, The Change and High Powered Success Academy at StaceyC.com. Inquire about coaching, booking, collaborating and publishing @www.staceyc.com Today's Guest - Dylan Volk is an award winning author of the book, 'Bad Choices Make Good Stories; My LIfe with Autism,' a sequel to 'Chasing the Rabbit' that he co--authored with his father Derek Volk. Life has always challenged Dylan but never stopped him. He is pursuing his dreams while helping people laugh and see the world in a very different way. Dylan and his dad travel the country speaking to thousands and helping families navigate life with autism. Inquire @ badchoicesmakegoodstories.com Your Host - Stacey Cargnelutti is a transformational leader and coach, international best selling author, founder of High Powered Success Academy and StaceyC.com— The Power to Be. She provokes thought, confronts complacency and empowers you to live a life of inspired action and purpose. Her high energy and love for God and people are contagious. inquire@www.staceyc.com

Part 2 of a candid interview with Amazon Best Selling author - DEREK VOLK. Derek shares the joys and struggles of raising a son with Autism. -------------------------------------------------------------------------- MORE from Derek Volk: Chasing The Rabbit.org Derek Volk Show Volk Books "Chasing The Rabbit" Book ---------------------------------------------------------------------- MORE from Pastor Tom: 24TODAY.org FACEBOOK Inspirational Video Page (24 TODAY) PODCAST (24Today) TomWhitesel.com 24TODAY Podcast

Join us as we talk to the author of "Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad's Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum", Derek Volk. We candidly discuss his families journey with autism through an unflinching look into their son's Dylan's challenges, dispelling the misconception that access to resources is all that is needed to ensure a positive outcome for our families. This is a do not miss show!No Small Victories Autism Radio...keeping you informed, entertained and enlightened! You're listening, right?!This show is broadcast live on Wednesday's at 7:00PM ET on W4WN Radio – The Women 4 Women Network (www.w4wn.com) part of Talk 4 Radio (http://www.talk4radio.com/) on the Talk 4 Media Network (http://www.talk4media.com/).

Chasing The Rabbit author Derek Volk On The Town with Tanya Cooper Topic: Autism/Asperger's, raising a child on the spectrum. What to look for and how to get through the many challenges and find support.

Sponsor - Today's show is brought to you by the fastest growing personal development book series in the world, The Change and High Powered Success Academy at StaceyC.com. Inquire about coaching, booking, collaborating and publishing @www.staceyc.com Today's Guest - Derek Volk is the President and third generation owner of Volk Packaging Corporation in Biddeford, Maine, radio host of the Derek Volk show, and author of the amazon best seller, “Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad's Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum.”  Derek and his son, Dylan, travel around the country speaking to people about life with Asperger's syndrome. He entertains, educates and empowers while delivering a messages of hope to every audience. Connect with Derek and his work @ www.chasingtherabbit.org www.derekvolkshow.comwww.volkboxes.com Your Host - Stacey Cargnelutti is a transformational leader and coach, international best selling author, founder of High Powered Success Academy and StaceyC.com— The Power to Be. She provokes thought, confronts complacency and empowers you to live a life of inspired action and purpose. Her high energy and love for God and people are contagious. inquire@www.staceyc.com

Be You Parenting with Mary Dravis-Parrish Children don’t always come into our lives as we expect. Raising a child on the spectrum of autism presents challenges that can leave parents feeling discouraged as they search for answers. What if there were strategies that could help support and make the journey of raising a child on the spectrum more fulfilling? Our guest, Derek Volk, knows these challenges as he and his wife raised their oldest son, Dylan, diagnosed with Aspergers at the age of 8. Derek knows what it takes to meet the challenges of raising a child on the spectrum of autism and will be sharing with us his story and what he has learned to help other parents facing this journey. Derek Volk is the author of the internationally acclaimed Amazon best seller, Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum. Derek is a Maine businessman, supporter of Autism awareness, volunteer and philanthropist who, along with his family, was recently named the 2015 Spurwink “Humanitarian of the Year.” He is currently the president and co-owner of Volk Packaging Corporation, a third generation, family owned, corrugated box manufacturer in Biddeford, Maine. Derek actively participates on the Maine Business Leadership Network (BLN), a national organization that focuses on connecting employers with potential employees who have disabilities. His own company currently employs those who are deaf and on the autism spectrum. A speech communications major at the University of Maine at Orono, Derek has always been comfortable speaking to an audience. Since 2012, Derek has hosted a Saturday morning radio talk show on WLOB 1310AM in Portland, Maine. His show can be heard online at www.derekvolkshow.com and through podcasts available on iTunes and Stitcher. Derek has been happily married to his high school sweetheart, Amy Volk, for 29 years. State Senator Amy Volk is currently serving her fourth term in the Maine Legislature. Amy and Derek are the proud parents of four children. Their son, Dylan, is 27-years-old and the inspiration behind Chasing the Rabbit. They also have three daughters, Mariah (24), Lilly (20) and Serena (14). Derek’s book and more information is available at www.chasingtherabbit.org -Contact- dsvolk@volkboxes.com   ** Special Offer From Derek **  Go to www.volkbooks.com and use discount code "volk14" to receive $5 off your order of either book Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad's Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum, or Bad Choices Make Good Stories, My Life with Autism. ~ More with Be You Parenting with Mary Dravis-Parrish ~  Would you like to live without the guilt, doubt, fear, worry, disrespect and frustration that many parents take on? Mary Dravis-Parrish is here each week to guide you through the woes, challenges, questions and possibilities of parenting that will create more ease and confidence. Families today are not just traditional families; they now include single parents, parents of the same gender, as well as grandparents raising grandchildren. Mary knows that regardless of the structure of a family, families can thrive, be happy and successful in today’s world. She also knows that the world will be a much better place when family life focuses on empowering parents and kids to be the unique caring beings they are meant to be.  Mary provides simple strategies and techniques that allow each family to raise children that feel confident stepping into their unique gifts and talents to offer to the world.  She utilizes her teaching experience along with her natural talents for getting to the root of what is causing distress, discord and dis-ease in family living. https://www.beyouparenting.com/    To get more of Be You Parenting with Mary Dravis-Parrish, be sure to visit the archives page for replays of all the shows here: https://www.inspiredchoicesnetwork.com/podcast/be-you-parenting-with-mary-dravis-parrish/  

Derek Volk is the third generation of the Volk family to run his successful Biddeford packaging business. He has led the company through significant changes and challenges to the company culture, all the while driving growth and acquiring parts of the company's supply chain. He's also a passionate supporter of many local causes, including the Heroes Wall, which is a tribute to veterans.

Congressional Republicans reached a deal on tax legislation on Wednesday, clearing the way for final votes next week on a package that would slash the U.S. corporate tax rate to 21 percent and cut taxes for wealthy Americans. Here to talk about this is Derek Volk, who owns Volk Packaging, a 3rd generation corrugated box manufacturer in Biddeford, Maine, celebrating 50 years in business. http://www.volkboxes.com/Image credit: shutterstock.com

Derek Volk, who owns Volk Packaging, talks to us about how tax reform will affect small businessmen like himself. Also, Jeff Howard joins us to talk about "Star Wars: The Last Jedi."Image credit: shutterstock.com

In this episode, Dr. K. interviews Derek Volk.  Derek is a businessman, Autism advocate, volunteer, philanthropist, softball coach, and author, who resides in Maine with his family.  Derek published Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum, and shares his personal experiences raising a son who is on the Autism spectrum. Both Derek, and his son, Dylan, write about the challenges, triumphs and coping strategies from the early days to the adolescent years, to life in the “real world” when Dylan is a young adult. Their book showcases the unique relationship between a father and his son, who has spent his entire life "chasing the rabbit".

Derek Volk is a Maine businessman, volunteer, philanthropist, softball coach and President of Volk packaging corporation. He chats with Lee about running the family business and shares the story behind the unexpected success of Chasing the Rabbit, his book about a dad's life raising his son on the spectrum.

In this episode, Dr. Reitman speaks with Derek Volk, author of “Chasing The Rabbit,” host of The Derek Volk Show, and father of a son with Asperger’s Syndrome. Derek talks about the arduous task of finding a correct diagnosis, the challenges of someone on the autism spectrum finding employment, and the need for understanding from the general public.

Derek Volk is president of Volk Packaging Corporation, a Biddeford-based maker of custom packaging. He's also the author of 'Chasing the Rabbit - a Dad's Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum', about raising a child with autism. This episode was a lot of fun to do, with a discussion of both business in Maine and adapting the workplace to the needs of employees. Derek and the entire company have remained leaders in this area and are to be commended for it. Of note is that Derek's son Dielawn Volk is now offering autism coaching services. This is a brand new, and I think very innovative service. It's suitable for both prospective employees or for prospective employers. An initial 1/2 hour consult is free. You can get started here, at the YouTube Channel.    

What is it like to understand life in a way that doesn’t always match up with others around you? Children and adults on the autism spectrum live this reality every day. Today we speak with Derek, Amy & Dylan Volk, whose experience is detailed in Derek Volk’s well-regarded book, Chasing the Rabbit: A Dad’s Life Raising a Son on the Spectrum.   https://www.themainemag.com/radio/2016/06/life-on-the-spectrum/

This week on Mom Talk Radio, Justin and Le-Anne Noble, creators of My Body Village, share the importance of developing a relationship with your body. Spotlight on Moms features Rosanne Mottola TheDisneyPoint.com. Derek Volk, author of Chasing The Rabbit, shares how his son’s Asperger’s impacted his family and inspired him to write the book. Shawn Sherlock, former Miami Heat dancer and creator of Spotlight Families magazine, shares how she manages life as a mom and professional. Isabelle Yosuico, founder and president of MightyTykes, shares her perspective of work-life balance.

Derek Volk is a businessman, supporter of Autism awareness, philanthropist, and author of the book: Chasing the Rabbit - A Dad's Life Raising His Son on the Spectrum. Derek actively participates on the Maine Business Leadership Network (BLN), a national organization that focuses on connecting employers with employees who have disabilities. His own company currently employs those who are deaf, blind and on the Autism Spectrum. Listen to the Episode below (00:20:11)   Derek's Story:   As a businessman, Derek was advised to write a business book. When he sat down to start writing this book, he heard a voice in his head, telling him that he should write a book about his son, Derek. Derek started researching books about autism and noticed that there was a huge voice missing in the world of autism awareness - the voice of the dad. He wrote Chasing the Rabbit, reaching dads with kids on the Autism spectrum when they really need it. Hear more about autism from the father's perspective on this episode of The Autism Show podcast.   We discuss:   Chasing the Rabbit, a book about the father's journey raising an autistic child. Derek's perspective and his son Dylan's perspective in the book Chasing the Rabbit. Employment advice for kids and parents on the Autism spectrum. What Derek is doing for the future of the autism Community.   Interview Links: Derek Volk's Website Chasing the Rabbit- Facebook     The post 53: A Father's Perspective & Autism Employment with Derek Volk appeared first on The Autism Show.