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Send us a textWe've been hearing a lot about the work and culture at M&A advisory firm Palm Tree. Today, we're taking a step back to learn about the "secret sauce" that has made the firm so successful.Joining us are Co-founder/MD Dave Wolinsky and Chief of Staff Dieema Wheaton to share Palm Tree's core values and how they shape culture, recruiting, life, and more at the firm.If you picture yourself as a "Stay Frosty" type of person, reach out to the firm to inquire about current job opportunities - Palm Tree is always looking to bring talented people into its team.Additional LinksExplore careers at Palm Tree: CAREERSFollow Palm Tree on LinkedIn: FOLLOWThis episode is brought to you by:Palm Tree - explore rolesL.E.K. Consulting - learn about open rolesGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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.

Send us a textLooking for a practical, step-by-step case interview practice plan? Look no further.Today, Namaan shares MC's 5-part plan for becoming familiar with cases and developing proficiency. After 15 years experience helping thousands of candidates ace their case interviews, we are very confident in this plan. For tailored case prep advice, reach out to our team today. Additional LinksFree market sizing drills: DRILLSMC case scoring chart: CHART Ace your case interviews by completing our Black Belt case prep program: BLACK BELTThis episode is brought to you by:L.E.K. Consulting - learn about open rolesPalm Tree - explore rolesGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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.

Send us a textOC&C Strategy Consultants is the fast-growing pure-play strategy house everyone is talking about. In this episode, we're talking with a former intern/current consultant (Lexa) and a current intern (Justin) to hear the inside scoop on life, work, and play at OC&C.What other firm flies its entire staff to Puerto Rico for a weekend of fun or to Portugal for a week of training and fun? That's OC&C for you.The firm - with 500+ consultants globally and 100 in the U.S. - is looking to add to its headcount. Learn more and apply today.Additional LinksLearn more about careers at OC&C: CLICK HERE  Follow OC&C on LinkedInThis episode is brought to you by:Palm Tree - explore rolesL.E.K. Consulting - learn about open rolesGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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.

Stephanie Knight, Duke Fuqua alum and former McKinsey Engagement Manager, shares her decision-making process for getting her MBA and the benefits of an MBA. They discuss choosing an MBA program and factors that influenced their decision. The host thanks a listener for leaving a review and announces a giveaway.

Send us a textIn this episode, two PhDs - Ish and Sydney - jump on to share how they navigated the leap from academia to strategy consulting at BCG and L.E.K. Ish and Sydney are friends and colleagues, having both attended the University of Michigan.After sharing their stories, including case prep hacks and resources, they share about the upcoming Midwest Healthcare Case Competition (MHCC). Registrations are open until September 27 for this competition exclusive to advanced degree candidates (PhD/JD/MD/Masters/postdoc/etc.).Learn more and apply today.Additional LinksLearn more about MHCC: LEARN MORE Follow MHCC on Twitter and LinkedInThis episode is brought to you by:Palm Tree - explore rolesL.E.K. Consulting - learn about open rolesGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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.

Send us a textShow me the money, baby!McKinsey, Bain, and BCG are upping base salaries by up to $12K at the pre-MBA level and $17K for post-MBA hires. What does this mean for the industry, recruiting, and you?Listen to find out.Additional LinksReceived a 2023 offer letter? Anonymously share your offer data to contribute to the 2023 Consulting  Salary Report: SUBMITLearn more about the salary increases: MOREGet expert help to break into consulting with the Black Belt case prep program: BLACK BELTGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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.

Send us a textConsulting is all about profit and loss - "how does XYZ impact profitability?" In this episode, we're sharing what you need to know about profit and formulas to calculate it. You'll walk away knowing:How businesses think about profitHow to calculate profitKey business basics for case interviewsJoin the Case Formulas Intensive - Sept. 7, 6-9PM ET - for a 3-hour live training on all things case formulas. The training is only $100 - learn more.Additional LinksCase Formulas Intensive (Sept. 7, 6-9PM ET): PURCHASEAce your case interviews by completing our Black Belt case prep program: BLACK BELTThis episode is brought to you by:L.E.K. Consulting - learn about open rolesPalm Tree - explore rolesGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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.

Send us a textWe are thrilled to share a special edition of our case interview demonstrations series, this one led by OC&C Strategy Consultants Partner Stephen Carolin.  This session features a few behavioral/background-related questions in addition to a case study.You'll get an inside look at how OC&C runs case interviews and provides feedback for candidates. Make sure to grab a pencil and some paper because you'll want to follow alongside our candidate today.If you enjoyed what you heard from OC&C, check out open roles on the firm's website. The strategy consultancy is currently hiring across roles and geographies.Additional LinksOC&C careers page: VISITWatch the video recording from the session: VIDEOAce your case interviews by completing our Black Belt case prep program: BLACK BELTThis episode is brought to you by:Palm Tree - explore rolesL.E.K. Consulting - learn about open rolesGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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.

Send us a textWhat does a day in the life of an M&A advisory consultant look like? You're about to find out. in this episode, we chat with Garrett Adame, a Senior Associate at Palm Tree. Garrett shares a candid behind the scenes look at his work and life at the firm. He also breaks down the firm's intense interview process, how promotions work, what the firm's working model is currently, his favorite project so far, and much more.The firm is actively hiring for a number of consulting roles; see open roles and apply today. Additional LinksBCG increasing base salaries across the board (33:49): NEWS RELEASEFollow Palm Tree on LinkedIn: FOLLOWThis episode is brought to you by:Palm Tree - explore rolesL.E.K. Consulting - learn about open rolesGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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.

Send us a textWe're excited to bring you this diversity-centered conversation with the folks over at L.E.K. Consulting. We got to sit down (virtually) with Justin Craigwell-Graham and Jen Wu, Managing Directors at L.E.K., to dig into how the firm creates an environment that promotes diversity. We explored:What diversity actually meansThe affinity groups L.E.K. has availableAvenues for diversity candidates to engage with the firmHow L.E.K. is expanding its talent net& much moreInterested in learning more about L.E.K.? Contact a member of the firm's recruiting team today - emails below.Additional LinksAffinity groups at L.E.K.: LEARN MOREContact Renee Go (Recruiting Manager): EMAILContact Yara Alaiz DeSousa (Diversity Engagement Lead): EMAILFind L.E.K. on LinkedIn: LINKEDINThis episode is brought to you by:L.E.K. Consulting - learn about open rolesPalm Tree - explore rolesGet real consulting experience from your bedroom in the November 2025 Strategy Sprint project; $200 off expires October 3 Listen to the Market Outsiders podcast, the new daily show with the Management Consulted teamConnect 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.