Strategy Simplified
Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting. Hosted by the expert team at Management Consulted - the world's largest resource for consulting news and interview prep - each episode covers topics related to the consulting world, from interview preparation and case study techniques to networking strategies and industry trends. Whether you're just starting your career or looking to make a transition, Strategy Simplified is the go-to resource for anyone looking to break into the consulting industry. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job.
- Update frequency
- every day
- Average duration
- 27 minutes
- Episodes
- 590
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S2E19: PwC Case Interview Walkthrough with Consulting Candidate
The best case interview practice is live practice with a partner (or a coach), along with feedback. That's exactly what we are bringing you with this PwC-style case walkthrough.
Listen a…
S2E18: Boeing Cost Structure Overview
Boeing is a legacy company that has found itself in very hot water. Two 737 MAX crashes tarnished the company's reputation (and bottom line), and COVID-19 certainly did nothing to help…
S2E17: McKinsey Case Interview Example
"How do I pass a McKinsey case interview?" It's a question we get all the time. In this virtual case walkthrough, MBA candidate Simon Popkin gets put through the ringer, McKinsey-style,…
S2E16: AT&T Case Study
AT&T is a conglomerate that has re-invented itself time and time again. But as of late, the company has run into trouble. Listen as Jenny Rae breaks down AT&T's financials and the futur…
S2E15: Wait, Amazon is Changing its Hiring Practices?
Big Tech is tossing out the MBA hiring playbook by expanding hiring outside of target schools, and accelerating interview timelines. It's a notable move that could affect the MBA recrui…
S2E14: Deloitte Mock Case Interview
This is a Deloitte-style mock case interview with undergrad consulting candidate Meghan Shea. The case comes with some challenging math that throws our interviewee for a loop, but she p…
S2E13: Remote Work: 6 Reasons the MC Team has Thrived For a Decade
When COVID-19 hit, the entire working world scrambled to transition to working from home. But for the MC team? Nothing really changed.
We've been WFA (Working From Anywhere) effectively …
S2E12: BCG Live Case Interview Example: Market Entry
Enjoy this BCG Case Interview example with Abby Jin on the hot seat. Abby is an undergrad consulting candidate targeting multiple offers.
This Market Entry case walkthrough will give you…
S2E11: Issue Trees Are Dead (for Virtual Case Interviews)
In virtual case interviews, the issue trees is dead. Let's talk about it.
Before COVID and the global shift to virtual, issue trees were absolutely helpful for structuring case intervie…
S2E10: Snapchat Financial Statement Breakdown (Case Study)
In 2019, Snapchat took a loss to the tune of $1B. Listen in as Jenny Rae breaks down the business model of Snap, Inc., and lists the challenges the company has going forward. Can the po…
S2E9: Virtual M&A Case Walkthrough, McKinsey-style
In this virtual case walkthrough, advanced degree candidate Yuan Cai gets put on the hot seat in front of a live Zoom audience. Jenny Rae pushes her in a non-traditional, McKinsey-style…
S2E8: Universities in Crisis: How Does Higher Education Pay the Bills?
How are universities staying afloat this fall - and beyond? Today, we're talking about universities in crisis.
Universities are massive fixed-cost businesses... even though we don't typi…
S2E7: BCG-Style Case Walkthrough with Experienced Hire
In this case interview-focused episode, Jenny Rae runs through a live case with experienced hire Jensen Vu. This is a BCG-style declining profitability case walkthrough - grab a pen and…
S2E6: Netflix Business Case Study
Netflix continues to re-invent itself, and in doing so, the company keeps soaring to new heights. Has Netflix's business model changed throughout the company's many transformations? How…
S2E5: Sean Treccia, KPMG Director of Campus Recruiting Programs
KPMG's Director of Campus Recruiting Programs, Sean Treccia, joins us for an enlightening conversation on all things recruiting and KPMG. Listen to hear his answers to common consulting…
S2E4: Are We Swiping Right or Left on Tinder’s Business Model? (Case Study)
The popular dating app Tinder is on the veritable hot seat today. We're analyzing the Match Group darling - but not like you might expect.
Tinder is a case study in SaaS done well, but w…
S2E3: Overcoming Imposter Syndrome & Nailing The Interview
I was 24 years old as a consultant with Bain & Company, regularly interacting with CEOs who had far more experience than me and were asking tough questions. One of the key issues I face…
S2E2: Ben and Jerry's: Business Model Analysis
Ben & Jerry's. The legendary ice cream that brings pint-sized joy to millions around the world every year. We all know and love B&J's ice cream, but we're curious to know exactly what i…
S2E1: Management Consulting Job Outlook
What is the current 2020 management consulting job outlook? In this episode of Strategy Simplified, we take you through how consulting firms think about hiring in times of crisis. The g…
S1E30: Coach Brands (Tapestry Inc.) Case Study
Today we're taking a look under the covers of Tapestry, Inc. - formerly Coach, Inc. - the luxury fashion brand and parent company of Coach New York, Kate Spade, and Stuart Weitzman.
Coa…