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Feb 2024
32m 9s

Food and Drink

Tim McClure & Chris DeSantis
About this episode

Tune in to hear Chris and Tim help listeners navigate the sense and sensibility of eating at the office and weigh the risks and rewards of drinking with clients. Is there a new sponsor on the horizon? Only time will tell …

Segments in this episode

  • Flabbergassed in Baltimore - “The new girl is stinking up our office!”
  • Fishing for Sponsors: Freeze-dried crunchy bears? The Exotic Snack Guys scour international marketplaces for unique and limited items! Check them out at www.ExoticSnackGuys.com
  • Three Sheets to the Wind in Phoenix - “Trying to close a deal with a client that likes to imbibe”
  • The Gist: “12 Do’s and Don’ts for Drinking with Clients” by Andrew Seale

We want to hear about the drama, the dilemmas, and the conundrums that you face at work! All names will be changed to protect the guilty and innocent.

Email us: info@cubicleconfidential.com, tweet us: @cubicleconfide1 and connect with us on LinkedIn. Thanks for listening!

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