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Episode 1: Meet Derek and Cat — Why Family Business, Why Now?
- 2025/04/23
- 再生時間： 29 分
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In this special kickoff episode of Chit Chat with Derek and Cat, your hosts—Catherine Wygant Fossett and Derek Volk—turn the mic on each other to share their own family business journeys, the inspiration behind the podcast, and what you can expect from future episodes.
Catherine, Executive Director of the Institute for Family-Owned Business (IFOB), and Derek, CEO of Volk Packaging Corporation, have worked with and within family businesses for decades. Now, they're teaming up to explore the stories behind Maine’s most fascinating family-run companies.
Together, they chat about:
Why family businesses are the backbone of our economy—making up over 80% of businesses nationwide
The unique dynamics, values, and legacy that make family-run companies so resilient
The joys and challenges of working with loved ones
How businesses navigate succession, growth, and generational change
And what listeners can learn from real families building real businesses
Whether you’re in a family business, love small business stories, or just enjoy authentic conversations, this episode sets the stage for a podcast full of insight, inspiration, and a whole lot of heart.
🎙️ Real conversations. Real families. Real business.