Noob School

Episode 52: Should I Get My MBA? with Jack Sterling

Episode Summary

In this episode of the Noob School podcast, John Sterling’s son, Jack Sterling comes back to discuss why or why not getting a Master in Business Administration is the right track for you. Jack, who himself got his MBA after getting out of the Navy talks about the benefits of securing the degree, and also talks about when it might not be worth it. HIGHLIGHTS When an MBA might be worth it It's best to start a small business while studying The two businesses that Jack started during his MBA years When an MBA might NOT be worth it Have a good reason to get an MBA QUOTES John on why an MBA can be worth getting for veterans: "Coming out of the military, they certainly didn't teach you business. They taught you a lot of other things but not business. So great to get a primer on business, I would think." Jack on the ideal business to run while studying for an MBA: "It doesn't have to be the big, all or nothing hairy idea like you talked about. It can be something small that just makes a little bit of money and you just keep adding on to it." When an MBA might not make sense, says Jack: "It's not gonna be the end-all, be-all whether you do or don't do an MBA. If you're one to start a business and be entrepreneurial, [an] MBA is probably not the right track for you. Unless it's something like Clemson's MBA Entrepreneurship track." Follow Jack through the link below: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jacksterling/ Connect with Noob School and John by visiting the following links: LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/johnsterling1/ Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/johnsterlingsales Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/johnsterling_/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/johnsterling_ TikTok: https://twitter.com/johnsterling_ Website: http://salestrainingfornoobs.com/

Episode Notes

In this episode of the Noob School podcast, John Sterling’s son, Jack Sterling comes back to discuss why or why not getting a Master in Business Administration is the right track for you. Jack, who himself got his MBA after getting out of the Navy talks about the benefits of securing the degree, and also talks about when it might not be worth it. 

 

HIGHLIGHTS

 

QUOTES

John on why an MBA can be worth getting for veterans: "Coming out of the military, they certainly didn't teach you business. They taught you a lot of other things but not business. So great to get a primer on business, I would think."

Jack on the ideal business to run while studying for an MBA: "It doesn't have to be the big, all or nothing hairy idea like you talked about. It can be something small that just makes a little bit of money and you just keep adding on to it."

When an MBA might not make sense, says Jack: "It's not gonna be the end-all, be-all whether you do or don't do an MBA. If you're one to start a business and be entrepreneurial, [an] MBA is probably not the right track for you. Unless it's something like Clemson's MBA Entrepreneurship track."

 

Follow Jack through the link below: 

 

Connect with Noob School and John by visiting the following links: