Episode 3: Deel vs Rippling Gets Messier, Apollo’s Non-Apology & Shady B2B Tactics

B2B espionage, fake job postings, influencer chaos — yep, we’re covering it all this week on Notorious B2B. What’s inside: • Spy games escalate: The full story behind Deel vs Rippling (toilet phone and all) • Apollo’s CEO finally responds—and says absolutely nothing • Seamless still silent, and people are gaming the system for followers • The Reddit marketing “growth hack” that crossed the line • Fake job posts, shady Chrome extensions, and AI influencer spam • How B2B influencer deals really work (pricing, red flags, and what not to do) • Do LinkedIn creators need newsletters now? Or are we just addicted to chaos? No buzzwords. No NDAs. Just the wildest marketing drama happening in the trenches right now.   Timestamps: 00:00 – Intro & Setup 02:18 – Deel vs Rippling Gets Messier 20:23 – Apollo story 30:08 – The Reddit Marketing ‘Growth Hack’ That Crossed the Line 35:41 – How B2B Influencer Deals Really Work 56:15 – Do LinkedIn Creators Need Newsletters Now? 1:05:16 – Wrap & Closing Music   -------------------------  Connect with the hosts: Tim Davidson – linkedin.com/in/tadavidson41 Tas Bober – linkedin.com/in/tasbober  Subscribe for more no-BS breakdowns of the internet's wildest B2B moments.