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.

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…

Landing A Consulting Offer: Secrets from Successful Candidates (Panel)

Dreaming of a career in management consulting? Learn directly from those who’ve recently received offers from top firms (i.e., McKinsey, BCG, OC&C, MasterCard Advisors) in this panel. They'll share the…

The China Conundrum: Ken Wilcox on Avoiding the ‘Win-Win’ Trap

Today's conversation is with Ken Wilcox, the former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank. Ken's new book The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice is out now.…

Bain & Company Full Case Interview Example – Contact Lens Manufacturer

This episode is presented by Kearney, a leading strategy and operations consulting firm. See Kearney jobs now. This case interview simulates a Bain growth case, as demonstrated by a Bain consultant!…

Nvidia Business Model

Is Nvidia’s Winning Streak Sustainable? (Nvidia Business Model Breakdown)

In this segment of Business Breakdowns, we're tackling Nvidia - the company on one of the greatest winning streaks all all time. But can it continue? Where might the company…