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
- 28 minutes
- Episodes
- 590
- Years Active
- 2020 - 2025
S15E19: How to Fix Southwest Airlines
In this Business Breakdown, Jenny Rae Le Roux (MC CEO) and Namaan Mian (MC COO) dissect the Southwest Airlines Business Model - and how to fix it.
They'll share:
- The Southwest Airlines bu…
S15E18: How to DIY Your Case Interview Prep
Can you DIY case interview prep? Absolutely.
We’ve seen it done hundreds of times - sometimes really poorly, sometimes well.
Today, MC COO Namaan shares our DIY case prep plan, the potent…
S15E17: How to Get Consulting Experience by Designing Your Own Consulting Project
A fantastic way to test-drive the consulting experience to confirm if it's right for you is through joining or designing a virtual consulting project.
In today's episode, we break down w…
S15E16: BCG Behavioral Interview Questions Guide (Top 8 Questions!)
BCG has one of the most difficult interviews in the world.
Not to fear, our team has been helping candidates prep for and ace BCG interviews for over 15 years and knows what it takes to …
S15E15: From Psychology to MBB: Juliane Hoss on Becoming a Confident Caser
This episode features Juliane Hoss, a psychologist-turned-Bain consultant, and now, a case coach at Management Consulted.
Juliane shares her journey from psychology to consulting, demons…
S15E14: How McKinsey Interview Questions Are Different (And How To Answer)
In this episode, we uncover what makes McKinsey interview questions different - and more challenging - than interview questions at any other consulting firm.
We break down the notorious…
S15E13: What's Wrong with Starbucks? Starbucks Business Model Breakdown
Welcome to Business Breakdowns where we break down real-world businesses that are in the news.
Today, we're talking about Starbucks - a company that's been in the news seemingly every we…
S15E12: Case Interview Math for Non-Math People
Case interview math is HARD. Especially for "non-math" people.
If that's you, this episode with Eli Gentle - former McKinsey Engagement Manager - is for you.
Eli breaks down:
- 3 types of ca…
S15E11: Identifying Key Problem Drivers In A Case Interview
Do you struggle with identifying key problem drivers in a case interview?
In today's episode, Namaan Mian defines what key drivers are and 3 ways to consistently identify key problem dr…
S15E10: How to Stay Calm in an Interview - 3 Key Tips
Are you looking for answers on how to not be nervous for an interview? Whether you're facing a case interview, fit/behavioral interview, technical interview, or else - the process can b…
S15E9: Strategy Consulting Trends with Paul Leinwand (Strategy& Principal)
Paul Leinwand has over 2 decades of consulting experience and is a thought leader on strategy, growth, and capability building.
He's truly seen it all and joins our team for a candid con…
S15E8: Sophomore Summer Consulting Internships: How To Score
Sophomore summer consulting internships are a great way for sophomores interested in consulting to get their foot in the door at their dream firm.
While summer internships for consulting…
S15E7: Bates White Economic Consulting Internship Overview (Kate Dressel)
Interested in economic consulting internships? This conversation with Kate Dressel - a previous Summer Consultant at Bates White - is exactly what you need.
Kate and Jenny Rae break down…
S15E6: Case Interview Frameworks: 4 Starter Frameworks to Know
Do you know the 4 starter frameworks that will help you solve 95% of case interviews? Listen in for a quick breakdown!
- Market Sizing
- Profitability
- Market Study
- M&A
While your frameworks need…
S15E5: How to Build a Consulting Business From Scratch (Amanda Schwartz Ramirez)
Looking to start your own consulting / advisory business? This conversation with Amanda Schwartz Ramirez is for you.
Listen in as Amanda shares:
- How to know if starting your own firm is r…
S15E4: The 4 case interview chart mistakes to avoid
Charts and graphs are common in case interviews. But if you don't know what you're doing, you can do more harm than good.
In this episode, Jenny Rae walks through the 4 key mistakes many…
S15E3: 4 types of case interview formulas - and the formulas you NEED to know
Knowing case interview formulas won’t necessarily set you apart - but not knowing them will almost certainly lead to failure.
It’s critical to not only know the key case formulas, but al…
S15E2: BCG Case Interview Example | Golf Ball Manufacturer
Listen in and follow along to this case interview demonstration to learn what to expect in a BCG case interview. The case is led by Marcus Jilla, a Management Consulted coach and former…
S15E1: McKinsey Solve Complete Guide (Updated 2024)
McKinsey Solve - the consulting firm's video game-like digital assessment - stands in the way of all McKinsey hopefuls.
Solve - or the McKinsey Problem Solving Game as it's often known …
S14E30: Kearney Case Interview - Soft Drink Manufacturer
Kearney is one of the world’s foremost strategic operations consulting firms with around 6,000 people in 40 countries. If you’re applying to Kearney, you’ll face a case interview.
In th…