

Strategy Simplified
Management Consulted
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.
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Jul 21, 2021 • 9min
S4E14: Do Your Case Interview Frameworks Need to be Creative?
Send us a textDo case frameworks have to be boring? How do you make frameworks creative? Do they even need to be creative? If you've ever asked yourself these questions, this episode will change how you approach case structures. Listen now!LinksManagement Consulted Workshops for Universities: LEARN MORE Case Library: ACCESS 500+ CASESBlack Belt case prep program: LEARN MORECase Interview Coaching: SEE AVAILABILITY MC on LinkedIn: FOLLOW USGet 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.

Jul 16, 2021 • 20min
S4E13: The Ultimate Guide to Case Interviews
Send us a textIf you are looking for an ultimate case interview guide... you found it. From answering the question of "What is a case interview?" to explaining how to prepare for the case to how to create frameworks, this episode has it all. Ready to get your case interview game on? LinksCase Math Intensive happening July 25: LIMITED SEATS AVAILABLE - GRAB YOURS NOWBlack Belt case prep program - join the August cohort: LEARN MOREFree Case Prep Course: START NOWResume + Cover Letter Edits (with 48hr turnaround option): BUY NOWFree Case Frameworks Guide: DOWNLOADMC YouTube Channel: WATCH & SUBSCRIBEGet 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.

Jul 14, 2021 • 7min
S4E12: Are M&A Cases for Consulting and Finance Different?
Send us a textThe M&A (Mergers & Acquisitions) framework is one of the most useful frameworks both for consulting and finance cases. Listen now to learn how to apply the M&A framework inside any case you might come across! LinksMBB deadlines are coming up: WORK WITH MC ON RESUME EDITSCase Interview Bootcamp: BUY NOWManagement Consulted Case Library: ACCESS 500+ CASESBlack Belt case prep program - coaching spots left for July: LEARN MORECase Math Intensive happening July 25: ONLY 50 SEATS AVAILABLE - GRAB YOURS NOWGet 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.

Jul 9, 2021 • 55min
S4E11: PwC's Strategy for the Future of the Workforce, DEI, and Work-Life Balance
Send us a textBhushan Sethi is a PwC Partner and global thought leader on the future of work. He brings decades of experience to this podcast conversation around work-life balance, diversity & inclusion, what going back to the office will look like, and more. Want to learn about PwC's forward-looking people strategy AND get recruiting tips from a senior executive in consulting? Then this episode will make your day. Be prepared to take notes - it's that good. LinksGet to know PwC: CLICK HEREBlack Belt case prep program: LEARN MOREMBB deadlines are coming up: WORK WITH MC ON RESUME EDITSGet 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.

Jul 7, 2021 • 10min
S4E10: MBB Application Deadlines 2021
Send us a text2021 MBB application deadlines are almost upon us, which means now is the time to apply! This episode covers everything you need to know about the McKinsey recruiting timeline, BCG application timeline, Bain application deadline, and more. If you need help getting your resume ready for the MBB application deadlines, work with our expert editing team today. LinksResume + Cover Letter Edits: BUY NOW Black Belt - advanced case prep program: LEARN MOREMBB 2021 Application Deadlines: READ NOWGet 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.

Jul 2, 2021 • 48min
S4E9: McKinsey Case Study Interview: College Football Program
Send us a textCame to Strategy Simplified looking for a McKinsey case study? Whether you're doing case interview prep or looking to practice case interview frameworks, this episode has it all for you. Learn how a future consultant (Kayla) approaches a case led by a former McKinsey consultant (Lisa). The client in the case is a public university that's considering adding an inter-collegiate football team to its athletic program. Grab a pen and paper and see if you can solve the case alongside Kayla! LinksCase Math Intensive: REGISTERSchool Subscription Platform: LEARN MOREBook a session with an expert case coach: CLICK HEREAccess the exact case study used in this interview: CLICK HEREGet 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.

Jun 30, 2021 • 7min
S4E8: What is the Market Study Framework?
Send us a textThe Market Study framework is one of the most versatile case interview frameworks, making it a must-know for anyone going into consulting. This episode is a quick primer on the framework - enjoy! LinksCase Interview Bootcamp: BUY NOW1-hour case coaching session: BUY NOWGet 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.

Jun 25, 2021 • 12min
S4E7: Case Interview Secrets: 4 Tips to Landing an MBB Offer
Send us a textIn this episode, we're sharing 4 case interview secrets to help you crack the mystery that is case interviews. Implement these 4 tips, and you will see results in your case prep and get closer to landing an offer with a top consulting firm! Links Sign up for Black Belt, the world's most effective case prep program: CLICK HEREVolunteer to do a live case with an ex-MBB consultant: CLICK HEREFree case interview guide: READ HEREFree case scoring guide: DOWNLOADGet 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.

Jun 23, 2021 • 8min
S4E6: Is the Profitability Framework a 2 or 4 Category Structure?
Send us a textThis episode is all about the Profitability Framework in case interviews. Is profitability a 2-part or 4-part structure? Jenny Rae spills all in this short lesson. LinksReach out for personalized case interview advice: CLICK HEREVisit the Management Consulted store for consulting prep resources: CLICK HEREBlack Belt, our comprehensive consulting prep program: LEARN MOREGet 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.

Jun 21, 2021 • 44min
BONUS: Altman Solon Case Prep Session
Send us a textThis bonus episode is a case prep session brought to you by Altman Solon (top TMT strategy consultancy). The session includes a breakdown of case interviews, how firms evaluate you, and a full case study. Grab pen and paper and follow along! Don't forget to send in your resume for consideration for 1 of 3 openings at Altman Solon (link below).LinksSubmit your resume: CLICK HEREWatch the video from this session: CLICK HERELearn more about Altman Solon: CLICK HEREGet 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.