Demoted

It’s wedding season, baby! Time to write that toast you’ve been putting off for weeks for your friend. Lucky for you, Ross and Natalie have the perfect framework to deliver a heartfelt, funny speech that will make everyone at the wedding come up to you and say “hey that was a great toast.” The duo also tells you things to avoid, and even go as far as to describe how to give the worst speech imaginable that may get you physically removed from the venue. In addition to a full-on course in speech writing do’s and don’ts, you’ll also hear some stories about Ross’s followers marrying their coworkers. These stories include marketing girls banished to the sales pit, point-blank tinder swiping, and the romantic fate of a small bladder. Stay tuned to hear about Corporate Natalie hitting 1 million followers on Instagram and Corp waxing his back to celebrate. Start Ritual or add Stress Relief to your subscription today. Go to https://ritual.com/demoted for 25% off.

You might not have known this is an educational podcast but you’re gunna learn today. Ross and Natalie share their tested methods of subtly asserting dominance in the workplace, from power leans to de-magnetizing key fobs. As a self-proclaimed restroom aficionado, Ross gives a DemoTED Talk titled “The Throne Room: Mastering the Art of Workplace Bathroom Etiquette”. Is it ever okay to play TikTok videos at full volume from the big stall? You’ll find out in this exclusive seminar. They also give some advice to a Moterhead on how to better control their non-verbal cues on Zoom calls. Stay tuned for Gam Gam’s 90th, charitable magic show volunteers, and Ross’s A.I. digital twin malfunctioning on air. Follow the link https://www.chomps.com/demoted to purchase Chomps online or find them at a store near you!

Welcome to the Demoted Live Show… recap episode! We went out and did a secret live show and in this episode, you’ll hear all about it (and perhaps learn how to score an invite to the next one). Ross and Natalie break down their first Demoted live show where they interviewed ZoomInfo’s CEO, Henry Schuck. You’ll get to hear some audio of him handling the onslaught of roasts and fiery questions. They cover his background in building a successful company, ask personal rapid fire questions, and confront him with some terrible GlassDoor reviews. The hosts run through some FAQs about their future live shows including how the show will advance your career, what your pre-game routine should be, and where the special seating section for salespeople is located. If your company is interested in hosting a live show, we’ll invite your CEO up on stage and absolutely roast them (in the most humanizing way possible, of course). Email contact@demotedpodcast.com if you’re interested.

Q3 is coming in hot! In this episode, Ross and Natalie review each other’s performances over the first half of the year, covering vulnerability scores, friendship ratings, and even carpool ability. The hosts share their hopes for the rest of the year and set goals for live shows and maybe even bringing on some guests. Stay tuned for a comparison of bachelor and bachelorette parties, confessions from Deloitte University, and Natalie’s experience with a truly awful dentist.

We all know Corporate Natalie. But who is Real Natalie? In this episode, Natalie’s roommate and co-founder Katrina enters the studio to grill Natalie on your most-asked questions. She reveals first-hand accounts of what it is like to both live and work with Natalie. Natalie opens up about her journey to finding self-confidence, her challenges of dating while in the public eye, and navigating her completely new reality while living with three roommates. You’ll hear stories about Katrina pretending to be Natalie’s assistant, horrible first dates, and a late-night odyssey on the big island of Hawaii. Don’t worry, Ross has not been fired... yet. He’ll be back for next week’s episode.

Let’s talk about giving and receiving… feedback. Ross and Natalie share their experiences receiving feedback - from Natalie learning the proper use of icons in consulting decks to Ross receiving a harsh critique of his comedy series script. The duo breaks down Kim Scott’s concept of Radical Candor as a constructive method of giving feedback in the workplace. They, of course, also explore some methods of giving destructive criticism to direct reports to ensure they never grow or prosper in their role. Stay tuned for a glimpse into what Ross has been learning in his executive coaching sessions, a sense of what it would be like to go to a fancy dinner with Ross and Natalie, and a critical analysis of ghost riding the whip. Follow the link chomps.com/demoted to purchase Chomps online or find them at a store near you!

It’s story time! Ross and Natalie read the most outrageous listener-submitted stories and share some wild stories of their own. From a breakup overheard on Zoom, to a coworker referring to himself as “Daddy,” to a company auctioning off employees. Natalie witnesses a corporate rap battle and Ross gives a play-by-play recap of his recent doctor’s appointment. Stay tuned for honest takes on Pen Pals, golf academies, BottleRock, and the now banned Jack3d workout supplement.

Happy hour is when the real business gets done. Corp and Natalie read through listener-submitted confessions that paint a startling picture of company drinking cultures. Brace yourself for stories of coworker hookups, drunken divulgences, face slaps, and a creative application of hot wax. They also reflect on their own happy hour experiences working in sales and consulting and share some tips on how to survive and thrive in these sloppy environments. If you are looking for ways to spice up your in-office conversations, Natalie and Ross have you covered with a quick seminar on corporate jargon dirty talk. Stay tuned for discussions about the role of humor in the workplace, the legality of closing deals with drunk prospects, and the ethics of canceling a meeting due to a hangover.

Did you know people are more afraid of public speaking than spiders, heights and death? In this episode Natalie and Corp discuss how they have overcome their own fears of public speaking. They’ll also talk about their first times giving speeches in high school and how they’ve evolved to now speaking professionally in fireside chats, panel discussions and keynote addresses. You will hear great advice on how to capitalize on your next public speaking opportunity, as well as some bad advice that is sure to result in public shame should you follow it. They also read a couple more horrible boss confessions from listeners that were too wild not to include. Stay tuned for a behind the scenes look at wild west commercial shoots, a desperate plea for an invite to a yacht party, and a tale of four brave women’s battle against an eight-legged monster.

Are you coming to the Demoted conference? Ross and Natalie dive deep into the world of corporate conferences; the good, the bad, and the virtual. You’ll get a crash course of the do’s and don’t’s of conference etiquette. They also plan out the perfect Demoted Conference complete with a swimsuit chic dress code, hot tub round tables, and a workshop on tastefully sexting your colleagues. Get ready for some wild conference confessions from our listeners featuring top-performers kissing clients and an overpaid account executive snorting sheetrock (yes, you read that correctly). Stay tuned for complex coffee orders, a debate on strong-grip handshakes, and what it’s like not being cool enough to live in LA.

What does B2B Sales and proposing to your girlfriend have in common? You might be surprised. As connoisseurs of LinkedIn cringe, Ross and Natalie dissect recent outrageous posts and give advice on how you can craft your own cringe on the platform. Ross tells the story of how he was banned from LinkedIn and Natalie reads his departing rage post. They also answer classic listener submitted questions such as, “What do I do next as a top performer?” and “How do I ask my coworker about their cult?” Stay tuned for travel highlights from Ross’s trip to Portugal and his swashbuckling OOO message. This podcast is sponsored by MANSCAPED. Get 20% off + free shipping with the promo code "DEMOTED" at manscaped.com

To return or not to return? Natalie and Corp discuss the pros and cons of returning to the office and working from home. They reminisce about adjusting to work from home while sharing a living space with others, creating content from quarantine, and dealing with a sudden lack of inspiration. Ross answers a listener submitted question about whether he would recommend pivoting to a career in Sales. While championing the sale profession, he thoroughly explains why it’s not the career for everyone. Stay tuned for a desperate plea to recruit female soccer players, advice on road tripping with your boss, and a follow-up story of Ross getting ill from an underground bathhouse.

Corp and Natalie are back with more terrible boss stories! This time they are reading through Ross’s followers’ submissions. And if we know anything about his predominantly sales audience, we know these stories are going to be epic. The episode also unpacks a spicy sales love-triangle scandal exposed in the most unlikely of places - LinkedIn. Stay tuned to find out what it's like to have Ross and Natalie as your boss. We hear first-hand accounts from their employees telling tales of sweet treats, fart noises, firing directors, and method acting in sketchy hotels.

You might not always see eye to eye with your boss, but after hearing the terrible confessions in this episode, you will be glad they're nothing like these nightmare bosses. Corp and Natalie read through a gauntlet of listener submitted stories uncovering rampant demeaning, violent and misogynistic behavior by managers and so called “leaders”. Stay tuned for a founder dinner fiasco and a light debate on title-only promotions.

Recently back from taking time off, Natalie recaps her trip to Asia with stories of her phone cleanse, Japanese toilets, and a vicious, horny monkey forest. Ross opens up about his recent creative slump and changing up his habits for the better. They also address a juicy Dear Demoted submission about a scandalous coworker sending inappropriate messages to a client’s husband. Stay tuned for thoughts on celebrating birthdays, the oddity of Easter traditions, and the importance of taking time to disconnect from work.

Natalie and Corp discuss the differences working for a little start-up versus a gigantic corporation. Ross “Corpsplains” the various stages of VC funded companies and what to expect when working for companies at each stage. Stay tuned if you want to know how toxic the company culture would be at Natalie and Corp’s own start-up, or why future scientists may consider Ross a god of our time.

Corp and Natalie take time between flights to host a manic rant about work travel. They share their experience traveling for work and give some tips on how to do it best. Stay tuned for Dear Demoted advice, the dos and don’ts of airplane etiquette, and a tirade on dogs on airplanes.

Natalie and Ross discuss their favorite syndrome and effect, that being Imposter Syndrome and the Dunning-Kruger Effect. Ross has a new batch of Corporate Confessions to share involving the spicy side of sales kick-offs. Stay tuned for listener advice requests, a kindergarten poison Ivy encounter, and an unhinged school group project.

Ross and Natalie discuss the intricacies of making career pivots and what signs to look out for when it may be time to move on. They address the key factors when deciding if it’s time to make your side-hustle your full-time job. Stay tuned for some unfiltered takes on LinkedIn endorsements, job hopping and business cards. Also, Becky the Biz B*tch stops by for an unhinged interview with the self-employed Sigfried in a new segment.

Natalie and Ross discover that office “romance” is very much alive and maybe a bit out of control. They share listener stories of outrageous hookup confessions, investigate workplace relationship statistics, and give their takes on best practices for pursuing love at work. You may need to take a cold shower after hearing the stories of debauchery in this episode. Send in your office relationship stories to contact@demotedpodcast.com