Strategy Simplified
Strategy Simplified is here to demystify the consulting industry and help you land your dream job in management consulting. Hosted by the expert team at Management Consulted - the world's largest resource for consulting news and interview prep - 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. With actionable advice, insider tips, and real-life success stories, this podcast is the ultimate guide to simplifying your career strategy and landing your dream consulting job.
Episodes
441 episodes since 2020
S15E6: Case Interview Frameworks: 4 Starter Frameworks to Know
Do you know the 4 starter frameworks that will help you solve 95% of case interviews? Listen in for a quick breakdown!Market SizingProfitabilityMarket StudyM&AWhile your frameworks need to...
September 13, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 6
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9:16
S15E5: How to Build a Consulting Business From Scratch (Amanda Schwartz Ramirez)
Looking to start your own consulting / advisory business? This conversation with Amanda Schwartz Ramirez is for you.Listen in as Amanda shares:How to know if starting your own firm is right for you - and practical steps to a...
September 11, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 5
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43:10
S15E4: The 4 case interview chart mistakes to avoid
Charts and graphs are common in case interviews. But if you don't know what you're doing, you can do more harm than good.In this episode, Jenny Rae walks through the 4 key mistakes many candidates make when interpreting and analyzing ca...
September 06, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 4
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5:49
S15E3: 4 types of case interview formulas - and the formulas you NEED to know
Knowing case interview formulas won’t necessarily set you apart - but not knowing them will almost certainly lead to failure.It’s critical to not only know the key case formulas, but also how and when to apply them to business pr...
September 04, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 3
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7:40
S15E2: BCG Case Interview Example | Golf Ball Manufacturer
Listen in and follow along to this case interview demonstration to learn what to expect in a BCG case interview. The case is led by Marcus Jilla, a Management Consulted coach and former BCG consultant and project leader.The case feature...
August 30, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 2
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47:41
S15E1: McKinsey Solve Complete Guide (Updated 2024)
McKinsey Solve - the consulting firm's video game-like digital assessment - stands in the way of all McKinsey hopefuls. Solve - or the McKinsey Problem Solving Game as it's often known as - is a difficult test for most candidates. ...
August 28, 2024
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Season 15
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Episode 1
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4:47
S14E30: Kearney Case Interview - Soft Drink Manufacturer
Kearney is one of the world’s foremost strategic operations consulting firms with around 6,000 people in 40 countries. If you’re applying to Kearney, you’ll face a case interview. In this episode, you'll learn what to expect in a Kearne...
August 23, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 30
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43:27
S14E29: Case Interview Math - 5 Missteps to Avoid
Mental math can be challenging enough on its own, but when added to a case interview context, it is what stops many candidates from advancing to the next round with firms like McKinsey, BCG, Capital One, and Deloitte.There are 5 common ...
August 21, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 29
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16:00
S14E28: Recruiting at KPMG with Sr. Talent Leader Palmer Mayer
We brought KPMG talent leader Palmer Mayer on for an update on recruiting at KPMG going into 2025. In this fast-paced convo between Namaan and
August 16, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 28
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41:52
S14E27: 4 common case frameworks mistakes to stop making
There are 4 killer mistakes candidates make inside case interviews. We recorded today's episode because we don't want you to repeat these mistakesListen in to learn:What the 4 mistakes areHow to fix the mistakes and...
August 14, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 27
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8:50
S14E26: The 3 most dangerous case prep mistakes!
Thousands of candidates make these 3 critical mistakes when preparing for case interviews (#1 is the most critical to avoid).Whether you’re preparing for interviews at McKinsey, BCG, Amazon, Capital One, or elsewhere, MC COO
August 09, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 26
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7:11
S14E25: How much time do you REALLY need to prepare for case interviews?
Case interview prep is a serious time investment - but how many hours should you expect to spend preparing?After working with over 15,000 candidates, we’ve figured a few things out. In this episode, MC COO
August 07, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 25
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10:00
S14E24: How Consultants' Recommendations Transform the Future for Clients
On this episode, we're joined by Rachelle, the CEO of a growing college essay and application company. Rachelle is a former Strategy Sprint client. (Strategy Sprint is a 1-week virtual consulting project led by MBB consultants. Particip...
August 02, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 24
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21:54
S14E23: Professional Musician to Consultant at Bain & Company (Ty's Story)
Ready to get inspired? Ty Sheets started out as a professional musician and spent a stint as a teacher before ultimately landing a consulting offer at Bain & Company.In this conversation, Ty shares the keys to his Bain offer, includ...
July 31, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 23
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34:04
S14E22: Boutique Firm Case Interview Demo with Stax (Traffic Doors)
Looking for boutique consulting firm case interview examples? This Stax case interview example is what you’re looking for.Stax Director Joel Slater leads a candidate through a private equity-oriented case. The big question needing an an...
July 26, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 22
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43:19
S14E21: The Big 4's Top Audit Clients... Revealed
Did you know 100% of the Fortune 500 are audited by the Big 4 firms - Deloitte, PwC, EY, KPMG? But who are each of the Big 4's main audit clients?This episode gives you a breakdown of the most well-known companies that are audited by ea...
July 24, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 21
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11:59
S14E20: 4 steps to prepare for case interviews in just 1 week
We've helped a lot of people prepare for case interviews on really short timelines - even under one week. It's not easy - but it's possible.That's exactly what today's episode is all about.We break down the 4 key ste...
July 19, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 20
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11:11
S14E19: 6 Reasons Working for BCG is Amazing... and 4 Reasons It’s Not
BCG is one of the world's foremost consulting firms, with thousands of applicants every year and only a small group selected for a job.There are lots of great reasons to consider working for BCG, but also a few reasons to steer clear. I...
July 17, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 19
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12:20
S14E18: PhD to BCG: Translating an Atypical Background for Consulting (Frank's Story)
Frank is a PhD in Clinical Psychology student originally from Korea who decided consulting was the right next step for his career - and landed an incredible BCG Consultant offer.Today, Frank spills everything on his journey to landing t...
July 12, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 18
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31:20
S14E17: 4-Week Summer Case Prep Plan
What's your case interview prep plan? If you don't have one - or want to ensure yours is foolproof - listen in.In the episode, Jenny Rae shares a detailed 4-week plan to get fully ready for case interviews. It's a tactical, week-by-week...
July 10, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 17
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35:55
S14E16: July 7 Bain Application Deadline - How to Prepare
Bain & Company's summer application deadline is Sunday July 7 at 11:59PM PT for the Associate Consultant and Associate Consultant Intern roles.This episode covers:Eligibility requirements 4-step appl...
July 03, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 16
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9:12
S14E15: The State of Strategy Consulting
We were joined by KPMG, Strategy&, Simon-Kucher, and 4 other firms for a state of the strategy consulting industry discussion. The panelists covered:How to get hired in strategy consulting right nowWhat strategy consult...
June 28, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 15
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1:08:51
S14E14: The MBA Dilemma: When Is the Right Time to Pursue Business School?
Rafa had couple of successful years at McKinsey, then a few more at a FinTech - but knew there was more for her career.Ultimately, she decided it was the right time to apply for business school.Listen to this episode to hear abo...
June 26, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 14
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22:58
S14E13: Bain Profitability Case Interview Example - Big Sip
Big Sip, a high-end beverage company known for craft sodas, juices, and teas, seeks to expand to the East Coast. The company needs advice on whether to pursue this expansion and how to fund it, ideally through increased profits.That’s t...
June 21, 2024
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Season 14
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Episode 13
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43:41