Strategy Simplified

Send us a textHas disruption in the job market left you without a role? Do you have an internship that's been rescinded or shortened? Then you don't want to miss today's show all about how to source your own internship.We're giving you an 11-minute, 4-step game plan on setting up your own internship. Discover the 3 reasons why an unpaid internship is a win-win, and let us show you why the process isn't as difficult as it may sound. And who knows, a self-sourced internship just might be one of the most rewarding AND valuable experiences of your summer! If you do successfully source your own internship, make sure to drop us a note to let us know.Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsFree Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 textThe fast food icon that everyone loves - or loves to hate - is under the microscope today. We're talking about McDonald's, the world's second-largest employer and a globally recognizable brand. It's time for McDonald's to get the MC treatment!  In this episode, we go in-depth on the dual operating model McDonald's employs - which side of the business is variable cost-driven and which is fixed cost-driven? What operational role do the franchisees play as opposed to corporate? Jenny Rae has the scoop for you - let's dive in!Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepFree Case of the Month: tinyurl.com/caseofthemonthAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 textPreston Tharp shares how he leveraged 9 years in the US Navy and a full-time MBA from Olin to land at BCG - the dream job he never knew he wanted! We dive into the specific steps he took to make a sharp career pivot to break into consulting.  How many cases did he practice before landing at BCG? What would he do differently at the beginning of the case prep process if he had to start all over? We cover these questions and a whole lot more in this fascinating conversation with Preston. Contact us at team@managementconsulted.com if you need direction for how to break into consulting from a non-traditional background.Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepFree Case of the Month: tinyurl.com/caseofthemonthAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipListen 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 the age of Amazon, Target and Walmart are defying the odds: thriving in the midst of unkind economic conditions and heightened e-commerce competition.Using the Strategy Simplified framework, we dive into the business models of both behemoths to examine why they are enjoying the success we see today. Spoiler alert: it may or may not involve the massive economies of scale that Target and Walmart both employ to drive down cost of sales and drive margins. Let's jump in!Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepFree Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 textWhen it comes to managing in times of economic uncertainty, should business leaders focus on the top line, bottom line, or both? We see that most organizations have opted to focus on the bottom line i.e. cost cutting. But is this the most effective method for long-term biz success?In this episode, Jenny Rae pulls from her experience at Bain to detail why a top-line focus may be the best way to go for many businesses (especially those with high variable costs) in today's environment. Put on your critical thinking hat and get your popcorn ready for another great episode from the management consulting experts!Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprepFree Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 textSouthwest Airlines, beloved by many for its fun-loving culture, low ticket prices, and non-existent baggage fees, finds its 40 straight years of profitabilty at risk due to COVID-19. Like all airlines, the company faces strong economic headwinds. Can Southwest stay above water amidst alarmingly low flight occupancy and a drastic dip in leisure travelers? Does the company have the balance sheet strength to sustain it through this economic crisis? We're sharing our honest thoughts on all this and more as Jenny Rae breaks down Southwest's business model and what they need to prioritize to survive Coronavirus.Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprep Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 textSpecial guest Mike Ford - an advanced degree candidate interested in a career with Bain & Company - joins Jenny Rae for a Bain-style mock case interview session.Experience what it's like to go through the first round of a MBB case interview, complete with quick mental math, market-specific insights, and brutally honest - yet kind - feedback on how our guest can do better next time. If you're prepping for a case interview, or simply looking to grow your interview skills, then you'll enjoy this episode of Strategy Simplified!Scoring Guide: https://tinyurl.com/y8644lvmWhat is MECE: https://tinyurl.com/y9clfgxnAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipListen 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 textZoom has become a household name overnight, and its stock value has exploded thanks to the global transition to remote work (you gotta love that WFH life!). Now that Zoom has established itself as a company that is here to stay - and has come under greater scrutiny - it's time for the company's business model to get the MC treatment.Will Zoom's business model allow it to maintain the market share it has gained? (Spoiler: The answer lies in the company's primary cost driver). What are some strategic challenges the beloved video-calling app may run into in the future? We tackle these questions, and more, on today's episode!Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprep Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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 textFrom a consulting career at Deloitte and Bain, an MBA at Wharton, and now as CEO of executive search firm Charles Aris, Chad Oakley has seen it all in the world of professional services recruiting.Charles (and members of his team) join us for a conversation on the current state of recruiting, specifically for consulting and PE roles. Charles also shares lessons with us from his personal journey through consulting, and why leaving Bain was one of the hardest decisions he’s ever had to make.Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprep Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipListen 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 textThe Hertz Corporation just recently filed for bankruptcy after suffering a 1-2 punch: a debt-laden balance sheet paired with a brutal demand shock courtesy of coronavirus. Still, bankruptcy doesn't mean Hertz is dead.If you're a frequent traveler like us, you may be asking: "Can Hertz survive the Coronavirus?" With the rise of other transportation options like Uber and Lyft, is the Hertz business model antiquated? Or will a restructuring allow Hertz to drive forward into a new era? Jenny Rae breaks out her Bain hat to break it all down. Listen now to find out!Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprep Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrillsAdvertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnershipConnect 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.