Strategy Simplified

Send us a textNo other app deserves more credit for making stock trading accessible to the average Joe than Robinhood. It's also a company that has made national news headlines in 2021 - but not for the reasons you want.  With all the recent press, we've been getting questions like, "how does Robinhood make money?" And, "what is Robinhood's business model?" We dug into the data to find the answers for ourselves. Robinhood is a company that has enjoyed accelerated growth due to the pandemic - but can it continue its win streak? Join us to find out. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help us get to our goal of 1,000 reviews!What topics do you want more of? Fill out a <2min survey.Advertise on Strategy Simplified Get 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.

Pascal Su, a Yale MBA candidate and aspiring MBB consultant, shares insights from a rigorous mock finance case interview with ex-BCG consultant Nare Israelyan. They delve into strategies for sustaining double-digit revenue growth, examining organic and inorganic factors like pricing and potential M&A. The discussion also covers revenue stream differentiation in FinTech and the transition from transaction-based models to subscription services. Pascal highlights the challenges of interview pressure and effective case-solving techniques that ensure structured thinking and clarity.

Send us a textEmployee engagement: what is it and how do you improve it? Is employee engagement the same as employee satisfaction?  In this episode, you'll A) learn how to measure employee engagement and B) get strategies, ideas, and tips for improving employee engagement in your organization. Ready to dive in?If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help us get to our goal of 1,000 reviews! Learn about MC's corporate training offerings.Set up a free consultation.What topics do you want more of? Fill out a <2min survey.Advertise on Strategy Simplified Get 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 textOur guest today is Oliver Elirani, Managing Partner at Ollen Group - a boutique consultancy in the Middle East. Oliver rose from Investment Banking to consulting (PwC) to starting his own firm in the middle of the pandemic.  How - and why - did he do it? If you're interested in starting your own consulting firm in the future, this episode will serve as a roadmap for you.  Find Ollen Group on the Web  Find Oliver on LinkedIn  If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help us get to our goal of 1,000 reviews!  Join the waitlist for Strategy Sprint What topics do you want more of? Fill out a <2min survey. Advertise on Strategy Simplified Get 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 textIn this episode, Jenny Rae shares key problem solving tips to help transform your organization's problem solving process. F1000 managers told us the number one problem they had is employees with an inability to solve problems effectively.  Ready to increase ownership and build a culture of problem solving in your organization? Start listening!If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help us get to our goal of 1,000 reviews. Corporate Training from Management ConsultedSet up a free consultation.What topics do you want more of? Fill out a <2min survey.Advertise on Strategy SimplifiedGet 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 textDid consulting firms raise, maintain, or decrease salaries in 2021? What are the best firms for an undergraduate or MBA consultant salary? How do the MBB firms compare to the Big 4 in total comp?  This episode delves into the common themes from the 2021 management consulting salaries report from Management Consulted. Show me the money!  2021 Consulting Salaries Report  If you enjoyed this episode, leave a review on Apple Podcasts to help us get to our goal of 1,000 reviews.  Resume Editing Services  What topics do you want more of? Fill out a <2min survey. Send us an email. Advertise on Strategy SimplifiedGet 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 textSanjeev Kumar turns the mic around on Jenny Rae as she delves deep into her time as a Bain consultant, honestly answering questions like: Expectations vs Reality of consulting - is it as glamorous as it seems? What are the true (never talked about) benefits of consulting?And much more Do you have what it takes to be a management consultant? Consulting Interview Prep ResourcesHow to Source Your Own InternshipEmail UsWhat topics do you want more of? Fill out a <2min survey.Advertise on Strategy SimplifiedGet 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 is the future of work? How will recruiting, training, and retaining talent change in the next 10 years? And what the heck are "bionic talent models?"To answer these questions - and more - we invited Amber Grewal onto the podcast. Amber is a Managing Director and Partner (Global Talent) with BCG, and an industry thought leader in Talent/Human Resources (20+ years). Make sure you listen all the way to the end to hear her drop a killer piece of advice on your biggest competitive advantage.Black Belt case interview prep program: tinyurl.com/mcblackbelt Pyramid Principle & Corporate Training: tinyurl.com/mc-corporate Advertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnership Get 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 textIf sales training is a $15B+ industry (US), doesn't it make sense to make sure those dollars are getting a great return? Most sales skills training programs have key issues that make them ineffective. In this podcast, you'll learn what it takes to go from a Level 1 sales person (delivering information and features) to a Level 3 sales person (strategic advisor to organizations).Inquire today to learn about Management Consulted's sales training offerings: team@managementconsulted.com. More info: tinyurl.com/mc-corporateAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipGet 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 textLost productivity due to poor time management is a massive expense for businesses. Here's a not-so-fun fact on time wastage at work: the average employee wastes an average of 8 hours per week! An effective time management system is critical for making your teams more productive. Even better? Your top line also serves to benefit from better time management. Ready to get productive?Send us an email: team@managementconsulted.comCorporate Training: tinyurl.com/mc-corporateAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipGet 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.