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The CRO's Dilemma: Mastering Long-Term Vision While Hitting Short-Term Quotas

The CRO's Dilemma: Mastering Long-Term Vision While Hitting Short-Term Quotas

Update: 2025-09-09
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Episode #216:

Tarmo Van Der Goot, Chief Revenue Officer at Frisbii, explains how to reconcile quarterly targets with durable growth. He frames Net Revenue Retention as the North Star that keeps short-term choices tethered to strategy. He details how a unified ICP, tight product partnership, and direct voice-of-customer contact prevent reactive churn. He closes with culture and focus as the foundation for cross-sell at scale.

"Make sure that your short-term, quarterly goals are aligned with your long-term decision. The way I approach it is making sure that the long-term strategy is my anchor for the short-term decisions.” - Tarmo Van Der Goot

This episode examines how a CRO strikes a balance between near-term targets and durable growth by utilizing NRR as a guiding principle, aligning on a single ICP, and translating the voice of the customer into actionable product outcomes. Expect clear examples on cross-sell, operating cadence, and culture so teams can connect daily choices to long-term outcomes.

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The CRO's Dilemma: Mastering Long-Term Vision While Hitting Short-Term Quotas

The CRO's Dilemma: Mastering Long-Term Vision While Hitting Short-Term Quotas