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.

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…

Southwest Airlines Business Model

How to Fix Southwest Airlines: Southwest Airlines Business Model

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: Do…

BCG Mock Case Study Interview – Electric Car Manufacturer Growth

This mock BCG case study interview features Yusuf Shaikh, a Management Consulted interview coach and former BCG consultant, as the interviewer. In this session, a real candidate currently preparing for…

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 MBB consulting, demonstrating that even the most…

Kearney case interviews

Kearney Case Interview Example – Soft Drink Manufacturer

Kearney is one of the world's foremost strategic operations consulting firms - with around 6,000 people in 40 countries. The firm is, as described by Alfredo Vetencourt (Manager, New York),…

Starbucks Business Model

Starbucks Business Model Breakdown

Welcome to Business Breakdowns. Each week, we'll break down a real-world business that's in the news. Today, we're talking about Starbucks - a company that's been in the news seemingly every…