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Passing the Baton: The Future of the Pool Industry with WAVE Young Professionals
INSIDE THE CONVERSATION
Inside the Conversation
Dalton Pence is joined by three rising figures from the WAVE Young Professionals Network: Allen Jerabeck, Melanie Brzozowski and Alex Jacobs. The subject is what it means to be a young professional in a pool and spa industry traditionally led by an older generation.
The panel covers embracing technology and certifications, navigating adversity, redefining leadership, and what succession planning needs to look like if the industry is going to transform rather than stall.
It is a long conversation, and a practical one, with real experiences behind the advice on offer.
Key Topics
- Meeting the guests from the WAVE Network
- Leading WAVE and supporting young professionals
- Alex's journey from MLB scouting to pool sales
- Mentorship, leadership, and winning Young Pro of the Year
- What WAVE is and how to get involved
- Why certifications and training matter
- Shifting the stigma around trade careers
- Finding community and purpose in the industry
- The succession gap and how young leaders can step up
- Technology adoption and why it is changing everything
- AI, automation, and smarter service tools
- Overcoming early-career adversity
- What the next generation looks for in an employer
- Why collaboration beats competition
What You’ll Take Away
ABOUT THE GUEST
Meet Allen Jerabeck, Melanie Brzozowski and Alex Jacobs
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