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
634 episodes
S21E15: Why Best Buy Is Winning When Everyone Expected It to Die
Best Buy was supposed to be dead. Instead, it just raised its full-year sales and earnings outlook.In this episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan dig into why Best Buy is outperforming in a “K-shaped” economy, even as everyone keeps blaming the c...
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Season 21
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Episode 15
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28:37
S21E14: Sophomore Consulting Recruiting Roadmap: Access, Ability, & Acceleration
Sophomore year feels early to think about consulting — but it’s actually the perfect time to get ahead. In this episode, MC coach Kabreya Ghaderi breaks down a simple roadmap using the 3A framework: Access, Ability, and Acceleration.You’...
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Season 21
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Episode 14
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58:12
S21E13: 2025 Europe Consulting Recruitment Guide – Language, Pay, and Prestige
Want to land a consulting role in Europe? This episode breaks down the 2025 recruiting landscape across a region where language, prestige, and pay vary widely.We cover:How language requirements differ across markets...
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Season 21
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Episode 13
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6:04
S21E12: Why Bath and Body Works Lost Its Scent With Shoppers
Bath and Body Works used to own the mall fragrance space. Now traffic is shrinking, margins are squeezed and a new CEO is blaming the old playbook.In this episode, we break down what went wrong and whether the turnaround plan has a real ...
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Season 21
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Episode 12
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33:11
S21E11: What You’re Not Hearing About Education Consulting (Panel)
What’s really happening behind the scenes in education consulting right now? In this panel, Ish (ex-BCG) sits down with Mark Finlan (Huron), Laura Brookhiser (L.E.K.), and Miriam El-Baz (Grant Thornton Stax) for...
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Season 21
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Episode 11
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51:32
S21E10: Can Panera’s Turnaround Plan Actually Work?
Panera used to dominate fast casual. Now traffic is falling and leadership is scrambling to turn it around.In this episode, we unpack:How cost cutting changed salads, sides, and the in-store experienceWhy menu comple...
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Season 21
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Episode 10
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39:45
🎁 FLASH SALE ALERT: 50% Off All Access (This Weekend Only)
The once-a-year All Access Pass flash sale is officially live — and it ends Monday, Nov. 17 at 11:59PM PT.For one weekend only, get 50% off the
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4:40
S21E9: What Ending the Penny Mint Means for Prices
The U.S. stops minting new pennies. Cost savings help, but do second-order effects matter more?We dig into:Why it cost ~4¢ to make 1¢$56M savings vs real economic impactRounding rules, cash users, and pricin...
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Season 21
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Episode 9
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21:28
S21E8: How Giovanni Navigated Visas and Networking to Earn His BCG Miami Offer
What does it take for an international, non-target student to land a full-time offer at MBB? Giovanni Coeli joins us to share the exact playbook he used to overcome visa hurdles, stand out as a non-target candidate, and earn his offer at BCG Mi...
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Season 21
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Episode 8
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36:26
S21E7: The MBA1 Playbook to Land an MBB Consulting Internship
Getting into consulting as an MBA1 isn’t luck – it’s strategy. In this episode, Katie Neff – Management Consulted’s Black Belt Advisor – walks through the exact roadmap to land an MBB consulting internship.With McKinsey, Bain...
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Season 21
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Episode 7
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51:55
S21E6: Inside the Company Powering the AI Boom
CoreWeave isn’t OpenAI or Nvidia, but it’s powering both.We unpack how this lesser-known company became essential to the AI ecosystem, including:What CoreWeave actually does and why it mattersHow $55B in backlog sign...
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Season 21
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Episode 6
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29:37
S21E5: Why Holiday Hiring Is Down But Sales Aren’t
Retailers plan the lightest holiday hiring since the Great Recession, but spending is still projected to top $1T.We dig into:Why demand smoothing and e-comm shift cut seasonal rolesHow “slower” in-store flow can incr...
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Season 21
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Episode 5
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20:39
S21E4: Consulting’s Big Shift: October 2025 Market Breakdown
The consulting market just flipped. Bonuses are tightening, hiring is shifting toward AI-savvy talent, and clients now demand proof of impact. In this episode, Andrew breaks down the key findings from Management Consulted’s October ...
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Season 21
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Episode 4
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7:35
BONUS: How the Government Shutdown Grounded America’s Flights
The FAA just announced flight cuts at 40 U.S. airports, all tied to the government shutdown.In this bonus episode:Why air traffic control staffing is reaching a breaking pointHow airlines like Delta and United will d...
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Season 21
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17:31
S21E3: Can Pinterest Survive the AI Shopping Revolution?
Pinterest just had one of its worst trading days ever, and blamed tariffs.We dig into what’s really behind the drop:Why ad revenue might be a Pinterest problem, not a tariff problemHow user behavior has shifted away ...
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Season 21
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Episode 3
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29:11
S21E2: The #1 Case Interview Habit That Gets You the Offer
What separates candidates who crush their case interviews from those who fall short?Former Bain consultant Jenny Rae Le Roux reveals the #1 habit that top performers share – and it’s not about frameworks or math. If ...
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Season 21
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Episode 2
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8:39
S21E1: Bain Case Interview – Can You Make Small Gyms More Profitable?
In this Bain case interview, ex-Bain consultant and coach Juliane Hoss walks through a profitability case on franchising small gyms. Listen as she guides a candidate through structuring, quant, and communication – and hear expert...
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Season 21
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Episode 1
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47:29
S20E30: PayPal plugs into ChatGPT for E-Commerce
Namaan and Jenny Rae break down PayPal’s new integration with ChatGPT and what it means for e commerce.They cover how checkout could live inside AI, who wins and loses across retailers and suppliers, and why PayPal’s first dividend signa...
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Season 20
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Episode 30
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36:38
S20E29: From "Worst Case Interview Ever" to Bain’s #1 Recruit
Jenny Rae was told she had the *worst case interview ever.* Her McKinsey mock interview was a total disaster. The feedback from her friend at McKinsey? Cancel the real interview or prepare harder than ever.In this episode, Jenny Rae shar...
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Season 20
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Episode 29
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9:37
S20E28: Did UPS Outgrow Amazon?
UPS posted a surprise beat and a bold turnaround. Jenny Rae and Namaan break down where the 34,000+ cuts land, why Amazon volume fell 21 percent, and how route consolidation, asset light moves, and small business focus could reshape holiday shi...
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Season 20
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Episode 28
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41:22
S20E27: Case Interview Myths, Mistakes, and Fixes Straight from MBB Coaches
Interviews coming up? This episode is your shortcut to consulting interview success.3 Management Consulted case coaches – Ish Mawla (BCG), Mark Di Giorgio (McKinsey), and Tobe Ofili (Bain) – join forces to share their best insider advic...
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Season 20
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Episode 27
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56:00
S20E26: Meet the Consulting Trailblazers Driving Real Change in 2025
Step inside the 2025 Consulting Change Maker Awards, where we spotlight the consultants redefining impact in today’s industry. This high-energy ceremony features leaders from Portage Point Partners, Clarkston Consulting, FTI ...
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Season 20
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Episode 26
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59:37
S20E25: Why Retailers Are Betting on Pokémon and Taylor Swift Cards
Pokémon and Taylor Swift trading cards are making a billion-dollar comeback, and Target and Walmart are cashing in. Jenny Rae and
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Season 20
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Episode 25
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32:34
S20E24: 16,000 Jobs Cut to Save the CPG Giant Nestlé
Nestlé just announced 16,000 job cuts, one of the largest in modern CPG history.Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what this massive...
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Season 20
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Episode 24
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30:08
S20E23: BCG Principal Reveals How to Build Your X Factor and Break Into Consulting
Tauseef spent a decade at BCG, rising to Principal and leading AI transformation and go-to-market strategy projects across the globe. In this convo, he breaks down exactly how to stand ...
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Season 20
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Episode 24
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40:12
