# Why Hiring Gen Z Might Be Your Next Power Move: Revisiting Dr. Lee Allison, Texas A&M University Page: https://stenobird.com/podcast/distribution-talk-86215/why-hiring-gen-z-might-be-your-next-power-move-revisiting-dr-lee-allison-texas-a-m-university Text version: https://stenobird.com/podcast/distribution-talk-86215/why-hiring-gen-z-might-be-your-next-power-move-revisiting-dr-lee-allison-texas-a-m-university.md Podcast: [Distribution Talk](https://stenobird.com/podcast/distribution-talk-86215) Published: 2026-04-22T10:00:00+00:00 Episode link: https://www.distributionteam.com/podcast/Why-Hiring-Gen-Z-Might-Be-Your-Next-Power-Move-Revisiting-Dr-Lee-Allison-Texas-AM-University Audio file: https://traffic.libsyn.com/clean/secure/distributiontalk/201_Why_Hiring_Gen_Z_Might_Be_Your_Next_Power_Move__Revisiting_Dr._Lee_Allison_Texas_AM_University.mp3?dest-id=1243799 Processing state: not_requested JSON: https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/distribution-talk-86215/episodes/why-hiring-gen-z-might-be-your-next-power-move-revisiting-dr-lee-allison-texas-a-m-university Duration seconds: 2696 ## Resource From mentorship to communication skills, discover how the next generation is redefining sales careers—and why distributors need to rethink their talent strategy now. Jason revisits his conversation with Dr. Lee Allison, Professor of Engineering Technology & Industrial Distribution at Texas A&M University , to explore academia's role in preparing graduates for successful careers in distribution, the reciprocal value of mentorships, and the power of merging STEM talents with effective communication skills. CONNECT WITH JASON LinkedIn CONNECT WITH LEE LinkedIn *** For full show notes and services visit: https://www.distributionteam.com Distribution Talk is produced by The Distribution Team, a consulting services firm dedicated to helping wholesale distribution clients remove barriers to profitability, generate wealth and achieve personal goals. This episode was edited & mixed by The Creative Impostor Studios. Special thanks to our sponsors for this episode: INxSQL Distribution Software , an integrated distribution ERP software designed for the wholesale and distribution industry; and Moblico, helping businesses do more business on mobile devices. ## Actions - request_transcript: `POST https://stenobird.com/v1/public/podcasts/distribution-talk-86215/episodes/why-hiring-gen-z-might-be-your-next-power-move-revisiting-dr-lee-allison-texas-a-m-university/transcription-requests` — Idempotently request low-priority transcript generation for this episode. - read_markdown: `GET https://stenobird.com/podcast/distribution-talk-86215/why-hiring-gen-z-might-be-your-next-power-move-revisiting-dr-lee-allison-texas-a-m-university.md` — Read the agent-friendly Markdown representation of this episode resource. A page view does not enqueue transcription. Agents should invoke `request_transcript` explicitly when they need this episode processed. ## Transcript Full transcripts are not published on public pages unless there is a clear rights basis.