Asking explicitly about compensation and progression after receiving an offer?

What are your thoughts on asking for more explicit details about what someone who succeeds in the offered role could expect in terms of future compensation and promotions? Particularly for a role at a smaller firm or one that doesn't have as many data points out there. How would one go about doing this so you know exactly what you're getting into?

 

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