Ross shares a spine-tingling tale of receiving a surprise cold call mid-interview, offering a humorous look at the pressures of job hunting. The conversation navigates the quirky challenges of modern job interviews, including cold calls and the art of mastering awkward moments. They explore the significance of confidence, preparation, and personal branding in standing out. With laughs about adult sleepovers and the importance of a good snack before an interview, it's a light-hearted guide to tackling the terrifying world of job applications.

Ross shares the raw, often humorous realities of the sales profession, detailing the highs and lows of hitting quotas and the grind of cold prospecting. Natalie, a startup overseer, provides insights on how her views of sales have shifted, emphasizing the importance of selling skills in any career. They chat about the emotional toll of sales, the transformative impact of technology, and even share a comical cold call reenactment. Plus, expect lighthearted banter on making work feel like a vacation and some surprising shower singing!

Is an 8am meeting ever okay? Ross and Natalie revisit the controversy surrounding their early podcasting cancelation by digging deeper into the ideal time to meet for work-related calls. Spoiler, it’s not at 8am. They also share tips on ways to set boundaries at work in a way that's not off putting and will be appreciated by coworkers. The hosts discuss the most common things that motivate employees and what's motivated them in their personal careers. Of course they also give examples of the absolute worst ways to motivate employees, including but not limited to: pizza parties, company loyalty points, and ejector seats. Stay tuned for worst practices when packing for vacation, advice on corporate revenge, and the unique appeal of a breakfast buffet.Follow the link https://www.chomps.com/demoted to purchase Chomps online or find them at a store near you!Check out https://thehustle.co/ to read The Hustle newsletter.

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.