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Strategy Simplified

Management Consulted
Consulting
Management Consulting
Management Consulted
Consulting Industry
Mckinsey
BCG
Networking
Case Interviews
Career Development
Interview Preparation
Bain
Bain & Company
Private Equity
Mckinsey & Company
Consumer Behavior
Artificial Intelligence
Tariffs
NVIDIA
Walmart
Market Sizing

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 tre... more

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Every week we hear the same question from candidates: is AI going to gut consulting before I can break in?

Short answer: no. Longer answer: the model is changing fast, and you need to know what's shifting and what isn't.

Arda Ecev... more

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Walter applied to consulting out of undergrad and didn't get an offer. Went into investment banking, got another shot a year and a half later, and still wasn't ready – too busy, not focused enough, cramming at the last minute.

So h... more

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BCG interviews typically start 3–4 weeks after the application deadline – and deadlines are here. 

Tauseef Charanya spent 10 years at BCG – half consulting, half building AI products globally. He's done 300+ interviews and has seen... more

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Most new consultants walk in with work style blind spots they can't see – and their managers notice before they do.

In this episode, Namaan – COO of Management Consulted – breaks down his framework for owning your first 90 days in ... more

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Recent Guests

Michael Einstein
Senior Director, Energy Practice North America, Simon-Kucher
Simon-Kucher
Episode: S23E12: Energy Consulting Is Exploding – 3 Insiders Break Down Why
Charlie Sorensen
Head of BearingPoint's Utilities Practice (London)
BearingPoint
Episode: S23E12: Energy Consulting Is Exploding – 3 Insiders Break Down Why
Sean Jump
Director for Whaling Gas North America, DSS Plus
DSS Plus
Episode: S23E12: Energy Consulting Is Exploding – 3 Insiders Break Down Why
Catherine Lee
Former Deloitte and BCG consultant, MBA from Harvard
Management Consulted
Episode: S23E5: The Summer Prep Window MBAs Miss – And How to Use It
Jenny Rae Leroux
Former Bain employee, entrepreneur with ~20 years in consulting
Bain; Entrepreneur
Episode: S23E3: Bain's Up or Out Culture – What They Tell You (And What They Don't)
Yang Yu
MBA candidate, Booth School of Business, University of Chicago; life sciences and healthcare background
University of Chicago Booth; Life Sciences/Healthcare industry experience
Episode: S22E28: The Evening MBA Who Landed McKinsey & Bain After Getting Rejected the First Time
Sean Virgitz
Partner at PwC, banking, capital markets
PwC
Episode: S22E26: Inside Financial Services Consulting: M&A, AI, and the Future of Banking (PwC & L.E.K.)
Faraz Khyasa
Senior Manager at LEK Consulting, Financial Services practice
LEK Consulting
Episode: S22E26: Inside Financial Services Consulting: M&A, AI, and the Future of Banking (PwC & L.E.K.)
Jacob Broadbent
A mechanical engineer who moved into management consulting and earned a PwC offer
PwC Intern (PwC) / Mechanical Engineering background
Episode: S22E22: Engineer to Consultant: The Playbook That Led to a PwC Offer

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Katie (Management Consulted/Strategy Simplified)
Lead host with deep involvement across Strategy Simplified and Management Consulted brands; often guides case prep, coaching, and interview strategy.

Reviews

4.8 out of 5 stars from 297 ratings
  • Truly awesome

    Highly recommended listening to their episode in your free time.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SamTech2025
    United Statesa year ago
  • Yassss

    If you’re even remotely thinking about pursuing a career in consulting , down load now !! It’s been such a huge value add for me as an MBA student recruiting this year .

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    bee23226
    United Statesa year ago
  • Intuitive Podcast

    The hosts stress the significance of clear subject lines, incorporating tags like A (Action), I (Information), or M (Meeting) to help recipients prioritize and understand the purpose of the email. They advocate for a structured approach using the pyramid principle, leading with key takeaways and supporting them with relevant data. The hosts also highlight a crucial statistic indicating that 76% of perceived credibility is based on communication structure, while only 24% depends on the actual con... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Cristan Rex
    Philippines2 years ago
  • MISOPHONIA WARNING

    Content is super interesting but how do you publish a podcast with mouth smacking every 1-2 minutes.

    It’s DISGUSTING to listen to. You have a serious issue with your mics and editing.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    tommopomo
    Netherlands3 years ago
  • Really enjoyed the case studies

    Case studies are perfect to listen to when im going to the gym etc. other podcasts like how to write a cover letter and prep were helpful too!

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Muhaaminho
    United Kingdom3 years ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Audiences appreciate expert guests and coaching program promotions, finding the content highly relevant for converting prep into offers.
Feedback highlights the structured frameworks and professional guidance as key value for interview readiness and networking.
Listeners praise the practical, actionable case prep and live walkthroughs.

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Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

S23E8: Bain First Round Case: Luxury Helicopter Manufacturer Profitability Decline
Q: What is the recommended course of action if the hurdle target isn't met?
Provide a data-backed rationale for proceeding with Element X if overall market conditions justify it, emphasizing industry-wide effects and longer-term profit potential rather than a strict single-make target.
S23E8: Bain First Round Case: Luxury Helicopter Manufacturer Profitability Decline
Q: What data should we prioritize to diagnose the issue?
Focus on cost structure—particularly fixed versus variable costs—and then pull material-level breakdowns (steel, engines, etc.) and potential supplier and labor cost changes over the past several years.
S23E8: Bain First Round Case: Luxury Helicopter Manufacturer Profitability Decline
Q: What is the client and the problem we're solving?
The client is ChopperCo, a top-three luxury helicopter manufacturer, facing a profitability decline across the industry; the goal is to diagnose causes and outline steps to reverse the trend.
S23E5: The Summer Prep Window MBAs Miss – And How to Use It
Q: Catherine, what was your experience with the time commitment perspective for prep during the MBA?
Catherine explains that prep should start before classes start and be structured into a long ramp, not rushed sprinting, to avoid burnout and to build a reliable skillset that scales with the demands of interviews.
S22E22: Engineer to Consultant: The Playbook That Led to a PwC Offer
Q: How did you position yourself beyond being just an engineer during recruiting?
He emphasized his ability to translate between technical and business teams, pursued business coursework, and cultivated a broad, cross-domain perspective to speak to various audiences—demonstrating value beyond pure technical depth.

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Strategy Simplified delivers practical, interview-focused guidance for aspiring and current management consultants. Episodes consistently cover case prep techniques, firm culture, recruiting strategies, and coaching programs designed to accelerate offers from top firms. A notable strength is the heavy emphasis on structured thinking, real-case walkthroughs, and actionable frameworks, often paired with promotions for a coaching or Black Belt program. The format blends live-case practice, expert interviews, and storytelling to demystify the recruitment process and to help listeners translate preparation into tangible interview outcomes. Potential listeners may find it especially useful if they're targeting MBB firms, value process-oriented pr... more

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