This is a podcast episode titled, TOPLINE HOTLINE: How do I learn the skills to become a CRO as a young, top-performing sales rep?. The summary for this episode is: <p dir="ltr">This week’s mini-episode, we tackle a question from a high-performing sales rep at a Series C startup. The rep, concerned about their lack of strategy and operations experience, asks whether pursuing an MBA or consulting position would better prepare them for a future CRO role.</p> <p dir="ltr">We discuss the value of an MBA in the high-growth tech world, suggesting that practical experience and community-based learning, such as through <a href= "https://www.joinpavilion.com/">Pavilion</a>, may be more beneficial.<br /> <br /> <em>Want to join the world’s largest community for go-to-market leaders?<br /> <a href="https://www.joinpavilion.com/meet-topline">Book a meeting with Pavilion.</a></em></p> <p dir="ltr"><em>Enjoy the mini-episode?</em><br /> <a href= "https://www.joinpavilion.com/blog/tag/topline-podcast">Read the recaps</a> and join our Slack channel to engage with other listeners <a href= "https://www.joinpavilion.com/topline-slack">here</a>.</p>