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.

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Women in Consulting – Building a Thriving Career (2025)

Navigating a career in consulting can be daunting - the path to success is often unclear, with limited guidance and mentorship available, leading to missed opportunities and undervalued potential, making…

Business Breakdown: Inside the AmEx Advantage

Membership rewards. Premium perks. A charge card with swagger. An iconic brand built on exclusivity. American Express (AmEx) is in the spotlight. For over 170 years, AmEx has set itself…

Beating the Odds – How Thomas Broke Into McKinsey U.S. as an International Student

There are major challenges for international students recruiting into consulting in the U.S. But Thomas Poloniato beat the odds, landing at McKinsey and working his way up to Engagement Manager.…

Will Buc-ee’s Become the Next 7-Eleven?

Clean restrooms. 100+ gas pumps. A beaver logo. Buc-ee's has entered the chat. Though the travel center/convenience store chain - coined the "Disneyland of gas stations" - has been around…

Keys for Acing the McKinsey PEI (with incoming Business Analyst Madeleine)

Anyone who lands an offer at McKinsey - one of the world's most selective firms - did SOMETHING right. Madeleine recently secured a 2025 Business Analyst role, so we had…

Nike Business Breakdown – Can the Iconic Brand “Just Do It” Again?

Nike's been struggling - can the $50B athletic footwear and apparel supplier turn it around? In this segment of Business Breakdowns, Namaan Mian and Jenny Rae Le Roux explore Nike's business and what the iconic…

McKinsey M&A Case Interview Example: Coffee Retailer Acquisition (YoTea)

In this live McKinsey case interview demonstration, former McKinsey Associate Partner and Management Consulted coach, Divya Agarwal, provides a firsthand look at how top consulting firms approach case interviews. This…

Advanced Case Frameworks with Former McKinsey Consultant Lisa Bright

Successful candidates use creative frameworks beyond the basics! That's exactly what Lisa Bright, an ex-McKinsey consultant with 10,000+ coaching hours on our platform, teaches in this advanced frameworks masterclass (book a 1:1…

Tesla’s Road Ahead – Driving the Future or Losing Power?

In this segment of Business Breakdowns, we look under the hood at Tesla. Jenny Rae Le Roux and Namaan Mian dissect Tesla’s business model. The conversation also explores strategies for Tesla’s future, with each leader…

McKinsey Engagement Manager Reveals How The Firm Actually Evaluates Candidates

In this can't-miss conversation, we chat with former McKinsey Engagement Manager Rick Wilmot. Rick shares a wealth of insights applicable to anyone pursuing a role in management consulting, including: Rick…

Behind the Numbers – Cracking the Costco Code (Costco Business Model Breakdown)

In this segment of Business Breakdowns, Namaan Mian and Jenny Rae Le Roux dive into the genius behind Costco’s business model. From its razor-thin margins to its strategic membership fees, they explore what makes the…

State of the Consulting Industry 2024

Management Consulted hosted a panel with leaders from some of the world's top consulting firms for a candid conversation on the state of the industry. The panelists provided insights on…