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
674 episodes
S22E24: McKinsey Interviewer-Led Case Interview – Luxury Hotel Expansion
What does a real McKinsey interviewer-led case actually look like?In this episode, you’ll step into a live McKinsey-style case interview focused on a luxury hotel expansion in Dubai targeting high-net-worth “whale” customers.Led b...
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Season 22
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Episode 24
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52:23
S22E23: Consulting Unpacked | The Bain Project That Made Me Question Consulting
This was the project that made me seriously question consulting.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae shares the Bain project she liked the least — not because the work was bad, but because it sparked a realization tha...
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Season 22
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Episode 23
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9:58
S22E22: Engineer to Consultant: The Playbook That Led to a PwC Offer
Jacob Broadbent didn’t come from the typical consulting pipeline.He came from engineering – and still landed a PwC offer.In this episode, Jacob breaks down the exact moves that helped him make the pivot: how he positioned his tech...
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Season 22
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Episode 22
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51:10
S22E21: MBB Internship Recruiting Is Accelerating – Here’s How to Prepare
Internship recruiting for consulting is 3 months earlier than ever. March 29 is the first deadline (McKinsey, Bain, Oliver Wyman).In this episode, former Bain consultant Maile Dyer breaks down the exact preparation strategy – from...
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Season 22
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Episode 21
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42:02
S22E20: Consulting Unpacked | The Best Decision I Made in My First Year at Bain
In your first year in consulting, it’s easy to chase the projects that sound the most impressive.But the work that actually accelerates your career often looks very different.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Ra...
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Season 22
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Episode 20
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12:12
S22E19: Recruiting Reality Check | Sophomore Stan + When Deadlines Move Up 3 Months
In this episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff and Japheth Mast break down the real story of “Sophomore Stan” – a strong candidate at a target school who has done everything right with networking… but hasn’t started case prep ye...
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Season 22
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Episode 19
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21:19
S22E18: Life Sciences Consulting in 2026: Impact at Scale
AI is accelerating drug development. Precision medicine is going mainstream. Rare disease innovation is reshaping pipelines.So what’s really happening inside life sciences consulting right now?In this panel, leaders from Guidehous...
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Season 22
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Episode 18
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58:51
S22E17: Advanced Degree to Consulting – The 2026 Bridge Program Playbook
If you're a non-MBA advanced degree (PhD, MD, JD, PharmD, etc.), this is your roadmap into consulting.Bridge Programs are one of the fastest – and most misunderstood – paths into firms like McKinsey, BCG, Bain, L.E.K., ClearView, ...
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Season 22
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Episode 17
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33:38
S22E16: Top Consulting Firms 2026 – New Ranking & Industry Trends
The 2026 Top Consulting Firms Ranking is officially live.After months of research, surveys, and industry analysis, we’ve narrowed the global consulting landscape down to the top 40 firms based on prestige, market positio...
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Season 22
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Episode 16
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15:43
S22E15: Consulting Unpacked | The Worst Mistake In My First Month at Bain
I went to the beach (literally) during my first month at Bain.Technically, I was allowed to. Strategically, it quietly hurt my early trajectory.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae breaks down the biggest mista...
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Season 22
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Episode 15
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6:31
S22E14: Build-A-Bear Should Be Dead. So Why Is It Thriving?
In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan unpack one of retail’s most unexpected survivors: Build-A-Bear. Build-A-Bear is a mall-based stuffed animal retailer in an AI-driven world – and yet it’s a profitable p...
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Season 22
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Episode 14
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37:44
S22E13: Waymo Growth Strategy Showdown – World Cup Finals 2026
Watch the top undergraduate and master’s teams in the 2026 Case Competition World Cup Finals go head-to-head in a live, high-pressure strategy showdown.5 finalist teams take on The Waymo Challenge, presented by Grant Tho...
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Season 22
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Episode 13
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58:12
S22E12: Consulting Unpacked | The Interview Question That Kills Offers
Work–life balance is one of the most common concerns candidates have about consulting.It’s also one of the fastest ways to quietly take yourself out of the running.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae explains ...
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Season 22
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Episode 12
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9:02
S22E11: Jennifer Garner’s IPO Bet on Once Upon a Farm
Once Upon a Farm went public, and the stock jumped. But this isn’t the standard path for a consumer brand.In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan examine why a single-brand baby food company chose an IPO instea...
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Season 22
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Episode 11
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33:37
S22E10: McKinsey Case Interview Example – College Football Expansion
In this Strategy Simplified episode, you’ll hear a McKinsey case interview example built around a real-world investment decision.The client is a public university considering whether to add an inter-collegiate football pr...
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Season 22
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Episode 10
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47:11
S22E9: Recruiting Reality Check | PhD Phil + The “Reading = Readiness” Illusion
In this episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff and Japheth Mast break down the real story of “PhD Phil” – a brilliant advanced degree candidate targeting consulting bridge programs who’s fallen into a common trap: confusing ...
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Season 22
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Episode 9
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20:43
S22E8: Flat Base Pay, Rising Stakes – What 2026 Salary Data Signals for Consulting Recruiting
Flat base pay isn’t a blip – it’s a signal.In this episode, Namaan breaks down what new 2026 consulting salary data really means for recruiting, performance expectations, and how firms are reshaping compensation. ...
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Season 22
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Episode 8
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1:01:35
S22E7: Boeing Didn’t Win the Race – It Just Survived It
Boeing’s rebound isn’t about brilliance. It’s about not losing in a brutal duopoly.In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what Boeing’s post-crisis recovery really signals — and why its future depen...
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Season 22
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Episode 7
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39:21
S22E6: Consulting Unpacked | How I’d Break Into Consulting If I Had to Start Over
If I had to break into consulting again today — starting from a clean slate — this is exactly how I’d do it.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae walks through the step-by-step strategy she would use to maximize her od...
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Season 22
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Episode 6
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12:32
S22E5: Why Capital One Bought Brex at a $7B Discount
Brex was once valued at $12.3B. Capital One just bought it for $5.15B.In today’s episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down why Capital One was willing to buy Brex at a $7B discount – and what the deal actually...
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Season 22
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Episode 5
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40:23
S22E4: The 2026 Consulting Salary Report Just Dropped
In this short episode, Japheth Mast shares what’s new in the data – and what it means if you’re recruiting for consulting this year.You’ll hear 3 key takeaways from the report, inc...
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Season 22
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Episode 4
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9:26
S22E3: Consulting Unpacked | The 5 Skills You Need to Succeed in Consulting
What does it actually take to succeed in consulting — beyond frameworks and technical skills?In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae Le Roux breaks down the five core skills consultants rely on every day — the s...
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Season 22
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Episode 3
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12:55
S22E2: The Business of College Football
College football isn’t just a game anymore, it’s a business. On this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae Le Roux and Namaan Mian break down how wins on the field translate into dollars off it, sparked by Indiana University’s surpris...
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Season 22
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Episode 2
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36:20
S22E1: Saks Is Bankrupt. Now What?
Saks Fifth Avenue has filed for bankruptcy.After years of warning signs – including its Neiman Marcus acquisition and Amazon’s investment – the iconic luxury retailer is officially on life support.In this Market Outside...
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Season 22
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Episode 1
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29:27
S21E30: Consulting Unpacked | Analyst vs Manager vs Partner: How Consulting Roles Really Work
What’s the real difference between an analyst, a manager, and a partner in consulting?In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae Le Roux breaks down how consulting roles actually work — what changes as you move up, what eac...
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Season 21
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Episode 30
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12:43