Chris' SDR & New AE training offerings: https://chrisritson.xyz/ Chris' Sales Leaders team building offerings: https://www.thesdrleader.com/   Chris Ritson shares his journey from SDR to business owner and provides valuable insights on getting promoted as an SDR. He emphasizes the importance of not rushing promotions and instead focusing on developing the necessary skills to succeed. Chris also discusses the challenges he faced as an AE and the importance of finding a mentor. He highlights the changing landscape for SDRs and the need to prove one's value through behaviors and results. Chris also shares his hiring philosophy and the traits he looks for in SDRs.     Chapters 00:00 - Introduction and Chris Ritson's Background 01:43 - The Importance of Developing Skills Before Getting Promoted 06:14 -The Value of Having a Mentor in Your Sales Career 14:38 - Proving Your Value as an SDR through Behaviors and Results 18:59 - Communicating Your Vision to Hiring Managers 25:31 - Considering Entrepreneurship as an Alternative Career Path 29:39 - Choosing the Right Company, Manager, and Product Market Fit for Career Growth