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
561 episodes
S19E4: Bain M&A Case Interview – Breaking Down a Candy Acquisition
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Season 19
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Episode 4
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52:01
S19E3: Inside Ferrero's $3.1 Billion Play for WK Kellogg (July 10, 2025)
Ferrero just dropped $3.1 billion to acquire cereal maker WK Kellogg, home of Froot Loops and Frosted Flakes. But why now, and why cereal? In this episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the deal from every angle, connecting the ...
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Season 19
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Episode 3
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20:35
S19E2: How AI Is Getting Candidates Blacklisted
In this urgent episode, we reveal breaking intel from top consulting firms: candidates are getting blacklisted for using AI tools like ChatGPT during interviews and applications - and it's happening more than you'd think. We ...
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Season 19
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Episode 2
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6:08
S19E1: Target and Walmart Just Declared War on Amazon Prime Day (Market Outsiders: July 8, 2025)
Amazon’s summer sales juggernaut is no longer a one-player game. In today’s episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack how Walmart and Target are leveraging loyalty programs, inventory strategy, and media placement to compete head-on with...
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Season 19
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Episode 1
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23:58
S18E30: Intro to Casing (10 of 10): Deloitte Human Capital Case - Black Cats FC
Welcome to the final episode of the Intro to Casing series! We’re closing things out with a twist: a Deloitte-style Human Capital case that dives into team dynamics, motivation, and organizational challenges at a historic English footb...
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Season 18
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Episode 30
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35:13
S18E29: The Jobs Market Just Beat Expectations Again (Market Outsiders: July 3, 2025)
Happy Fourth of July weekend - but before the fireworks, we’re diving into a surprising June jobs report that added 147,000 new positions and revised prior numbers upward. Namaan and Jenny Rae break down why the labor market keeps d...
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Season 18
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Episode 29
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22:17
S18E28: Breaking Consulting Myths + What’s Ahead for 2025 Recruiting (Live from NYC)
In this special live episode of Strategy Simplified, recorded in front of a studio audience in Midtown Manhattan, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down the biggest myths in consulting today and unpack the trends shaping 2025 recruiting.<...
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Season 18
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Episode 28
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53:08
S18E27: Intro to Casing (9 of 10): EY-Parthenon M&A Case - Rapid Buses
In episode 9 of our Intro to Casing series, we break down a classic M&A case with a market sizing element. Inspired by EY-Parthenon’s private equity work, this case features a Pan-Asian PE firm evaluating the acquisition of Rapid B...
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Season 18
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Episode 27
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25:29
S18E26: I Don’t Go to a Target School. Can I Still Get Into Consulting?
Worried your school isn't on top consulting firms’ target lists? You’re not alone. In this episode, we break down exactly what it takes to land an offer from firms like McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and beyond, especially if you’re ...
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Season 18
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Episode 26
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6:21
Nominate a Consultant for the 2025 Change Maker Award (Deadline June 27!)
Do you know a consultant who has driven outsized impact - for a client, their firm, or the consulting industry at large? Nominate them for the 2025 Change Maker Award, the industry’s top honor for impact, innovation, and influence. ...
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2:50
S18E25: How to Get Hired at Bain in 2025 (Partner Keith Bevans)
What does it take to land an offer at Bain in 2025? In this honest convo, Bain Partner Keith Bevans joins Strategy Simplified to unpack exactly what’s changed - and what hasn’t - in Bain’s hiring process.From AI’s g...
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Season 18
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Episode 25
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57:49
S18E24: Delaware in Decline? How States Are Competing to Win Corporate Business (Market Outsiders: June 24, 2025)
Why are companies rethinking Delaware as their go-to for incorporation? In today's Market Outsiders episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down how states like Texas, Nevada, and Oklahoma are making aggressive legal and tax mo...
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Season 18
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Episode 24
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19:29
S18E23: Intro to Casing (8 of 10): Bain M&A Case – Sam’s Peanuts Buy Almond Co?
In the eighth episode of our 10-part Intro to Casing series, we explore a Bain-style mergers & acquisitions (M&A) case focused on Sam’s Peanuts, a market leader in snacking peanuts. With slow growth in their core segment, Sa...
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Season 18
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Episode 23
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29:05
S18E22: Want to Work in Healthcare Consulting? Hear from 4 Top Firms
Curious about a career in healthcare consulting? In this live panel recording, hear directly from leaders at Guidehouse, L.E.K. Consulting, Simon-Kucher, and Stax as they discuss what’s happening in the industry, how AI is shaping...
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Season 18
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Episode 22
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54:11
BCG Summer Internship Deadline: 4 Days Left to Apply (Class of 2027)
Are you in the Class of 2027 and dreaming of a consulting career? Then listen up. BCG’s Summer Associate internship deadline is June 23, and your window to apply is closing fast.
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6:10
S18E21: 3-Month Mastery: How to Win Your First 90 Days in Consulting
Starting a consulting role soon? Set yourself up for success with this 3-Month Mastery session. In this episode, you'll learn the four most common mistakes new consultants make, how to avoid them, and how to build trust and v...
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Season 18
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Episode 21
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51:52
S18E20: Chase Sapphire Reserve Fee Hike: Smart Strategy or Customer Risk? (Market Outsiders: June 17, 2025)
JPMorgan Chase just raised the annual fee for its popular Sapphire Reserve card by 45%. In this episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what the new perks really offer, whether the value justifies the price, and what this move sign...
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Season 18
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Episode 20
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27:37
S18E19: Intro to Casing (7 of 10): Strategy& Market Study Case – Hair Loss Treatment
In the seventh episode of our Intro to Casing series, we explore a Strategy& market study case in the healthcare space. The client has developed a new drug to treat female hair loss - but with the patent window closing fast, they m...
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Season 18
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Episode 19
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27:02
S18E18: Inside Our Proven 4-Week Case Interview Prep Plan
Today, you're getting a front-row seat to a live training session with MC founder Jenny Rae Le Roux. She walks through our proven 4-week case interview prep plan - the same one thousands of candidates have used to land offers at McKinsey...
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Season 18
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Episode 18
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55:05
S18E17: My App Is Due in Under 3 Weeks… Can I Still Network?
With deadlines looming, is it too late to network your way into a consulting interview? Jenny Rae breaks down exactly what to do when time is running out - and why it’s not over yet. If your application is due soon and you’re...
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Season 18
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Episode 17
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7:17
S18E16: Paramount’s 3 CEOs and 18K Employees?! | The Real Power of Private Markets (June 10, 2025)
In today’s Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan dig into the surprising scale of Paramount’s workforce amid fresh layoffs - and the eyebrow-raising fact that the media giant is led by three CEOs. But that’s just the jumping-...
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Season 18
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Episode 16
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19:42
S18E15: Intro to Casing (6 of 10): McKinsey Market Study Case – Premium Pricing for Beer
In the sixth episode of our Intro to Casing series, we analyze a McKinsey-style market study case for a legacy beer brand experiencing a revenue decline. The challenge? Reversing the decline without sacrificing profitability.Follow along...
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Season 18
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Episode 15
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26:17
S18E14: How One Weekend in NYC (June 27–29) Could Transform Your Career
Could one weekend unlock your consulting career?In this episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down what makes the NYC Case Camp (June 27–29) a can't-miss, in-person experience for serious candidates.You’ll learn:Why in-p...
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Season 18
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Episode 14
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20:10
S18E13: Why Kimberly-Clark Is Selling Tissues - and What Europe’s Rate Cut Really Means (June 5, 2025)
Today on Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack Kimberly-Clark’s surprising move to sell its international tissue business - and what it signals about strategy, cash flow, and global growth.Plus, a rare rate cut from the ...
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Season 18
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Episode 13
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18:41
