
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.
Latest episodes

Jun 22, 2022 • 16min
S7E15: Getting Creative with Case Interview Brainstorming Questions (4/5)
Send us a textBrainstorming questions in a case interview are an opportunity for you to showcase creativity, business acumen, and structure. Today, Stephanie shares how to structure your approach to brainstorming questions. Ready to crush your interviews? Listen up!Additional LinksJoin Black Belt case prep program: LEARN MOREWork with an MBB coach to practice brainstorming questions: COACHINGConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Jun 17, 2022 • 55min
S7E14: 4-Week Case Prep Plan
Send us a textApplying for consulting roles this summer but not sure where to start your preparation? This episode is for you. We cover:An overview of case interviewsA 4-week interview prep planCheckpoints to hit between now and interviewsCase prep resourcesFollow along with the slides from this presentation here.Additional LinksJoin Black Belt case prep program: LEARN MOREFree market sizing drills: DRILLSFree case interview course: COURSESubscribe to MC's newsletter: SUBSCRIBECase interview walkthrough videos: PLAYReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Jun 15, 2022 • 16min
S7E13: Making Sense of Case Math (3/5)
In this podcast, the hosts discuss the importance of math skills in case interviews. They explore different components of a case interview and give tips on how to approach math questions. They also provide a step-by-step process for solving math problems in case interviews.

Jun 10, 2022 • 12min
S7E12: Preparing for a Group Case Interview
Send us a textGroup case interviews are a tough variation of the traditional case interview where the interviewer is watching how you operate in a team setting. In this episode, Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) shares what group case interviews are like and how to prepare.Additional LinksJoin June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MORECase interview Bootcamp - 32 lessons on how to solve case interviews: BOOTCAMPContact the Management Consulted team: EMAIL USConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Jun 8, 2022 • 14min
S7E11: Building Effective Case Interview Frameworks (2/5)
Send us a textFor the 2nd installment of our Intro to the Case Interview series, we're teaching how to build effective case frameworks. If frameworks keep you up at night, you just may leave today being able to sleep better.Additional LinksJoin June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MORECase coaching with ex-MBB consultants: COACHINGConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Jun 3, 2022 • 26min
S7E10: From Darden MBA to BCG to Fannie Mae - Ryan's Story
Send us a textIn this episode, we get to hear from former BCGer Ryan Smith. Ryan got his start as an entrepreneur/business owner. He then ventured into the recruiting space before discovering consulting via the TV show House of Lies. That led him to pursue a business degree at UVA Darden which enabled him to land the role at BCG.Now? He leads strategy teams at Fannie Mae. Listen for insights from his journey, a day-in-the-life in consulting, and tips and tricks for the consulting recruiting process.Additional LinksJoin June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MOREWork with Ryan 1:1: COACHINGReach out to Ryan via email: CONNECTSubmit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL USReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

Jun 1, 2022 • 14min
S7E9: How to Crush Case Interview Openings (1/5)
Send us a textIn this new series, we're teaching on the 5 core pieces of the case interview. Starting at the beginning, ex-McKinsey Engagement Manager Stephanie Knight walks through how to crush the opening sequence.Listen as she breaks down the 3 steps that comprise the case opening: the background (2:39), recap (4:48), and clarifying questions (8:29).Additional LinksJoin June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MORECase coaching with ex-MBB consultants: COACHINGConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

May 27, 2022 • 30min
S7E8: From International Medical Graduate to Strategy Consulting at EY-Parthenon
Send us a textFarouk is an International Medical Graduate from Lebanon who leveraged his MD into an internship with EY-Parthenon. Listen to catch his story of how he made the transition from medicine > consulting, including:Why he decided to switch careers (3:25)With multiple offers in hand, why EY-Parthenon? (6:08)His case prep process (10:58)His networking strategy (17:19)His best tip for international candidates trying to break into consulting (22:59)Additional LinksJoin June Black Belt cohort: LEARN MOREFarouk's LinkedIn: CONNECT Case Interview Bootcamp video course: COURSE Live case walkthrough videos on YouTube: WATCHReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

May 25, 2022 • 13min
S7E7: Most Common Accenture Interview Questions (with Answers)
Send us a textAccenture is the 600K-person behemoth of a consulting powerhouse with reach in seemingly every corner of society. Want to get a job there? You gotta go through the Accenture interview gauntlet.Today, we're revealing the 7 most common Accenture interview questions and how to answer them.Why Accenture? (2:04)Why the role? (3:15)Walk me through your resume (4:12)What is your biggest weakness? (5:04)What are your greatest strengths? (7:40)Tell me about a time you had to work with a difficult coworker (8:52)What sets Accenture apart from other firms? (9:50)Have an Accenture interview coming up? Work with our team of former consultants to prepare.Additional LinksPrepare for Accenture interviews: CASE PREP PROGRAMConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.

May 20, 2022 • 47min
S7E6: Daniel Liu, Managing Director at UT McCombs - A Conversation Around Career Strategy
Send us a textIn this episode, we're bringing you an engaging conversation with Daniel Liu, Managing Director for Career Education & Coaching at the McCombs School of Business at the University of Texas at Austin - one of the top business schools in the U.S. We discuss career strategies (4:53), how to know if an MBA is right for you (7:20), how to get the most out of an MBA program (10:21), how his Deloitte experience informs his work as a career strategist (14:41), case interview and consulting recruiting tips (17:41), and what makes McCombs a great choice for getting a business degree (22:05).Learn more about Texas McCombs here. Resources Daniel Mentioned:Switchers by Dawn Graham: AMAZONUnleashed by Francis Frei & Anne Morriss: AMAZONMBAInsider community: VISITInvisible College: VISITOdyssey DAO: VISITMeans of Creation podcast: VISITAdditional Links:Prepare your resume, personal statement, and other essays for MBA applications: LEARN MOREJoin our email list: JOINConsulting firm directory: DIRECTORYSubmit a question for the team to answer: EMAIL USReal Talk About MarketingAn Acxiom podcast where we discuss marketing made better, bringing you real...Listen on: Apple Podcasts SpotifyConnect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube! Follow us on LinkedIn, Instagram, and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us (team@managementconsulted.com) with questions or feedback.