Strategy Simplified Podcast

Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting.

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.

Engineer to Consultant: The Playbook That Led to a PwC Offer

Jacob Broadbent didn’t come from the typical consulting pipeline. He came from engineering – and still landed a PwC offer (Dallas office). In this episode, Jacob breaks down the exact…

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McKinsey Interviewer-Led Case Interview – Luxury Hotel Expansion

What does a real McKinsey interviewer-led case actually look like? In this episode, you’ll step into a live McKinsey-style case interview focused on a luxury hotel expansion in Dubai targeting…

The MBB Internship Playbook: Your Step-by-Step Plan to an Offer

Internship recruiting for consulting is months earlier than ever. In this session, former Bain consultant Maile Dyer breaks down the exact preparation strategy – from networking and resume positioning to digital…

Recruiting Reality Check – When Deadlines Move Up 3 Months

Recruiting Reality Check: Sophomore Stan + When Deadlines Move Up 3 Months

In this episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff and Japheth Mast break down the real story of “Sophomore Stan” – a strong candidate at a target school who has done…

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Inside Financial Services Consulting – A Fireside Chat with PwC & L.E.K.

Financial services is entering a new era – shaped by M&A activity, AI adoption, regulatory pressure, and the rise of digital assets. In this fireside chat, Sean Viergutz from PwC and Firas…

Advanced Degree to Consulting – The 2026 Bridge Program Playbook

If you're a non-MBA advanced degree (PhD, MD, JD, PharmD, etc.), this is your roadmap into consulting. Bridge Programs are one of the fastest – and most misunderstood – paths into…

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Life Sciences Consulting in 2026: Impact at Scale

AI is accelerating drug development. Precision medicine is going mainstream. Rare disease innovation is reshaping pipelines. So what’s really happening inside life sciences consulting right now? In this panel, leaders…

Recruiting Reality Check: PhD Phil + The “Reading = Readiness” Illusion

In this episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff and Japheth Mast break down the real story of “PhD Phil” – a brilliant advanced degree candidate targeting consulting bridge programs who’s…

McKinsey Case Interview Example – College Football Expansion

In this Strategy Simplified episode, you’ll hear a McKinsey case interview example built around a real-world investment decision. The client is a public university considering whether to add an inter-collegiate football program. Led by…

Bain Manager’s 2-Month Guide to MBB Prep (and What Candidates Miss)

What does it really take to break into MBB — especially if you’re starting late? In this conversation, ex-Bain manager and case coach Abi Chen breaks down the exact 2-month strategy that…

Flat Base Pay, Rising Stakes – What 2026 Salary Data Signals for Consulting Recruiting

Flat base pay isn’t a blip – it’s a signal. In this episode, Namaan breaks down what new 2026 consulting salary data really means for recruiting, performance expectations, and how firms are…

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Recruiting Reality Check: Sophomore Sally + The “Spaghetti at the Wall” Recruiting Trap

In the debut episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff and Japheth Mast break down the real story of “Sophomore Sally” – a strong candidate at a fringe target school who’s…