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.

Join Ross and Natalie as they dive into the world of corporate conferences, from wild confessions to humorous workshop ideas. Listen to hilarious tales of scandalous antics, lavish spending, and awkward workplace encounters. Explore the dos and don'ts of conference etiquette and the importance of setting boundaries in professional settings.

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.