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.

MBA Summer Case Prep Playbook by Management Consulted

The MBA Summer Case Prep Playbook

Plus: the summer prep roadmap that gets you ahead of your entire cohort before school starts. Katie Neff (Black Belt Advisor) joins with data from 250+ BB members who landed at McKinsey,…

How Experienced Hires Break Into MBB by Management Consulted

How Experienced Hires Break Into MBB: A Proven 4-Step System

Laura Ackermann once worked with a hospital executive in his 50s – years of running a mid-sized US hospital – who wanted to apply for McKinsey's Associate position. She was outraged. Not…

The Evening MBA Who Landed McKinsey & Bain – And What He Did Differently the Second Time

Yang Yu spent 8 years in healthcare and life sciences before pursuing an evening MBA at Chicago Booth with his sights set on consulting. His first recruiting attempt ended without…

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Recruiting Reality Check | Procrastinator Annie + The “I’ll Start When I’m Ready” Trap

In this Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff and Japheth Mast break down "Procrastinator Annie" – an impressive sophomore at a target school who bought 24 coaching sessions, built a full prep…

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…

Life Sciences Consulting Panel Management Consulted

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…