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Goodpods has curated a list of the 10 best Demoted episodes, ranked by the number of listens and likes each episode have garnered from our listeners. If you are listening to Demoted for the first time, there's no better place to start than with one of these standout episodes. If you are a fan of the show, vote for your favorite Demoted episode by adding your comments to the episode page.
08/06/24 • 52 min
Is going into the sales profession a worthwhile career move?
If you can handle the stress and rejection... maybe. Ross reveals the unmitigated truth of a career in sales, explaining the struggle of hitting quota quarter after quarter, the grind of cold prospecting, and the joy of closing a deal. Natalie discusses how her impression of sales and salespeople has evolved since working with Ross and overseeing sales motions for her own startup. You’ll hear how even if you’re not in a sales role, the soft skill of selling can be applied throughout your career and life. Stay tuned for an unhinged sales cold call recording, tips on how to make work feels more like a vacation, and an exclusive sample of Natalie’s shower singing skills.
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08/27/24 • 35 min
Does rizz play a role in ascending the corporate ladder? Is it about how big your rizz is or how you use it?
In this episode, Ross and Natalie break down what it means to have rizz in the workplace and why it is a factor to career success that should not be overlooked. You’ll get a crash course in how to rizz up your office that will either result in a series of promotions or a direct ticket to HR. You’ll learn how to make friends and rizzfluence people with the help of our favorite author D Carn (Dale Carnegie). If you are not yet sick of hearing the word “Rizz,” then this episode just might push you over the edge. Stay tuned for a webinar screen share disaster, a bear encounter on a golf course, and a tale of Gam Gam getting bullied.
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11/19/24 • 53 min
Two-time World Series champion, four-time MLB All-Star, and three-time email sender, Hunter Pence, joins the podcast as our first-ever guest!
If you aren’t a San Francisco Giants (or baseball) fan, have no fear. In this episode, Ross and Natalie chat with Hunter Pence about his career transition from being a professional baseball player to MLB commentator and multi-business owner. He reveals how his experience developing a strong work ethic, a positive mindset, and a healthy relationship with public critique has transferred over from the sports world to the corporate world. Of course, Ross and Hunter also get to geek out about baseball, video games, and board games while Natalie politely keeps the conversation on track.
Stay tuned for our regular scheduled programming of just Ross and Natalie yapping about Tahoe with the boys, watching sports with your dad, and how to laugh without smiling.
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07/02/24 • 40 min
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.
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08/20/24 • 44 min
To go to business school or not to go to business school?
In this episode, Ross goes in depth about his experience attending Stanford's Graduate School of Business. From why he went back to school at 29 years old, to how an MBA has affected his career. Natalie shares her perspective on the Stanford MBA program as a close outside observer sneaking into classes and attending all their parties and international trips. The two discuss the merits of using business school to career pivot and how to get the most out of the time there if you do decide to go. They also talk about the challenging balance of keeping up with class workloads and a robust social life. Stay tuned for some enhanced corporate icebreakers, a “touchy feely” class, and a listener-submitted story of what happened when a bridesmaid hooked up with the bride’s brother.
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07/30/24 • 46 min
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.
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08/13/24 • 49 min
The job search these days feels more impossible than it ever has. No better reason to be ready to crush a job interview when the opportunity arises.
In this episode, Corp and Nat share some best practices on how to put your best self forward in a job interview. They also reminisce about their early interview failures, including a particularly spooky story of Ross being given a phone in the middle of a sales interview to do a surprise cold call. You’ll hear a listener-submitted advice request about how to maintain your sales leaderboard positions. Stay tuned for takes on getting a keratin treatment, non-romantic adult sleepovers, and practice pitching in an empty parking structure.
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09/03/24 • 45 min
Is your direct report calling you “Baby Daddy”? Or maybe you have a piercing in a not-so-office appropriate place that somehow you now have to tell your boss about. Or perhaps your boss is saying “bust on” in a work setting - regardless, we got you covered.
In this episode, Natalie and Ross address some absolutely absurd listener-submitted calls. They may not be licensed or certified to give advice, but thats not stopping them. They provide one listener advice on how to step into their first corporate job after college, and give another listener the best strategy for shifting from an IC to management. Stay tuned for Natalie’s group hiking experience, Venmo stalking, and Ross getting memed by Elon Musk.
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11/26/24 • 45 min
It’s that time of year to rack your brain and come up with something to be grateful for. Out of ideas? We’ll help jog your memory.
In this episode, Natalie and Ross discuss the importance of expressing gratitude at work and in life. You’ll hear targeted thanks to the most special people in the office, such as Amanda who consistently books meetings between other meetings, creating an unceasing chain of back to backs. Thank you, Amanda!
They also give a much needed analysis of Thanksgiving traditions and question the legitimacy of cranberry sauce and marshmallows on yams. Stay tuned for requested advice on what to expect from corporate re-org doom, whether or not to risk a PIP by going on PTO, and how to be more socially outgoing at a new job.
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10/15/24 • 36 min
None of these clients will be getting a friendly gift basket this holiday season. If anything, they should get a restraining order filed against them and a shot of penicillin.
In this episode, Ross and Natalie read through the wildest client stories we’ve ever heard. They cover client interfacing going horribly wrong, crazy deal stories, and technical failures resulting in utter embarrassment. Hidden foot cams, threesomes, dengue fever and stool softener are among the various twists and turns these stories take.
Stay tuned for some bonus stories about a glass pumpkin addiction and a tampon plumbing disaster.
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FAQ
How many episodes does Demoted have?
Demoted currently has 46 episodes available.
What topics does Demoted cover?
The podcast is about Comedy, Podcasts, Business and Careers.
What is the most popular episode on Demoted?
The episode title 'How to Have Rizz in the Workplace' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Demoted?
The average episode length on Demoted is 45 minutes.
How often are episodes of Demoted released?
Episodes of Demoted are typically released every 7 days.
When was the first episode of Demoted?
The first episode of Demoted was released on Jan 15, 2024.
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