
Case Interview Preparation & Management Consulting | Strategy | Critical Thinking
Firmsconsulting maintains a 80% success rate at placing clients within McKinsey, BCG and Bain. This is the highest in the industry and the rate is higher if we include other firms. We achieve this rate because we only use former partners from McKinsey, BCG et al to develop our clients. This makes us unique. We never use analysts, associates, engagement managers or associate principals. We also carefully select and develop clients on their communication, image, technical and case interview skills. This podcast channel describes our lessons from training our clients.
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Latest episodes

Nov 30, 2018 • 47min
340: Interview with Bill Matassoni
Every now and then, someone comes along and makes the subject of management both fun and insightful. That’s what Bill Matassoni has done in his memoir—a combination of compelling stories and contrarian substance—that covers his forty-year career selling what he calls “ephemeral things.” In addition to the memoir, Bill plays host to a series of videos that are entertaining, irreverent, and filled with his conviction that marketing is the primary driver of progress in both commercial and social markets. We will soon release Bill Matassoni's memoir and documentary series. If you would like to read a bonus chapter, view advance content and receive other exclusive strategy material, please sign up below. http://www.marketingsavestheworld.com https://www.firmsconsulting.com

Oct 28, 2018 • 57min
339: Insights from 80% McKinsey & BCG Placement Rate
In this detailed episode we discuss the steps we took to achieve our unprecedented 80% McKinsey & BCG placement rate. This means of all the clients we have admitted, 80% have joined McKinsey or BCG. The remaining 20% have joined other consulting firms, banks, PE, VC, technology firms etc. Firmsconsulting mainly admits candidates with very challenging backgrounds. We seek out clients who have potential but have not always had the opportunity to realize that potential. Therefore, our very high placement rate is not due to having naturally stronger clients. We use advanced and proprietary teaching techniques to bring out the best in clients who are not an obvious fit for McKinsey. This episode will discuss some of those techniques. If you genuinely find our apps/podcasts useful, we would sincerely appreciate if you leave a review for our apps and/or iTunes channels. It can be done anonymously and this small gesture helps us more than you think. To get access to selected episodes from our paid programs opt-in for email updates on MarketingSavesTheWorld.com & FirmsConsulting.com Kris kris @ firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP TO RECEIVE FREE TRAINING VIDEOS HERE KEEP IN TOUCH: Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Oct 14, 2018 • 15min
338: Management Consulting: Your Ego is Your Enemy
Since this is the time of year when FC members are going to be negotiating salaries, attending case interviews and anxiously making decisions, we thought it is a good idea to once again reflect on ethics and values. At times like these many sometimes feel that if they could just cut this corner now, everything will be OK... We want to provide some context for how to make decisions that will not only make you feel better in the long term, but will actually leave you better off financially. In this episode we use some interesting anecdotes from Firmsconsulting to articulate these points. If you genuinely find our podcasts useful, we would sincerely appreciate you leaving a genuine review on iTunes. The mission of Firmsconsulting is to make the world better by arming leaders around the world with the necessary skills to solve mankind's toughest problems. The simple step of leaving a genuine iTunes review will help us greatly in pursuing our mission. Good luck to everyone going through the case interview recruitment process. Kris kris @ firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP TO RECEIVE FREE TRAINING VIDEOS HERE KEEP IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Oct 7, 2018 • 51min
337: From Africa to MBB (McKinsey, BCG and Bain) Europe - Management Consulting Jobs
Listen to how this bright and talented lady joined MBB Europe, while based in Africa, despite significant odds. She had no business background whatsoever, graduated from a non target school in a developing country, had never even heard of a consulting club and was previously rejected in the 1st round with MBB (MBB = McKinsey, BCG and Bain). She also experienced excessive discrimination in her home country and we discuss this fallout. These are the kinds of clients in which Firmsconsulting specialiazes. Those with great potential but far from an easy path moving forward. If your background is not ideal listen to this client's story to see that everything is possible if you are disciplined and follow the right guidance. If you genuinely find our podcasts useful, we would sincerely appreciate you leaving a genuine review on iTunes. The mission of Firmsconsulting is to make the world better by arming leaders around the world with the necessary skills to solve mankind's toughest problems. The simple step of leaving a genuine iTunes review will help us greatly in pursuing our mission. Good luck to everyone going through the case interview recruitment process. Kris kris @ firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP TO RECEIVE FREE TRAINING VIDEOS HERE KEEP IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Sep 29, 2018 • 33min
336: Joining McKinsey with a 2.1 GPA
Here we share the very detailed approach we used to place a client, into McKinsey USA, with a 2.1/4.0 GPA. This is the lowest GPA we have ever placed into McKinsey since Firmsconsulting was founded. If you genuinely find our podcasts useful, we would sincerely appreciate you leaving a genuine review on iTunes. The mission of Firmsconsulting is to make the world better by arming leaders around the world with the necessary skills to solve mankind's toughest problems. The simple step of leaving a genuine iTunes review will help us greatly in pursuing our mission. Good luck to everyone going through the case interview recruitment process. Kris kris @ firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP TO RECEIVE FREE TRAINING VIDEOS HERE KEEP IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Aug 9, 2018 • 13min
335: How to set bold goals
In this #335th and new episode of the Consulting & Case Interviews complimentary podcast, audio version, we continue the conversation started in the previous episode. We discuss a practical example of doing something other people may disagree with. We also touch on idealizing goals (especially during the case interview process) and how to set bold goals while dramatically reducing the pressure. We hope this podcast will make at least a small difference in your career. Kris kris @ firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP TO RECEIVE FREE TRAINING VIDEOS HERE KEEP IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Jul 25, 2018 • 16min
334: Seeking external validation? How it impacts your case interviews, career and life
In this #334 and new episode of the Consulting & Case Interviews complimentary podcast, audio version, we help listeners understand how seeking external validation impacts your case interviews, career and life. This iTunes podcast channel is routinely ranked in the Top-10 worldwide for careers. Thank you for listening and making us the world's most popular consulting & case interview podcast. Kris kris @ firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP TO RECEIVE FREE TRAINING VIDEOS HERE KEEP IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Jul 8, 2018 • 11min
333: When to use interviewer-led vs. interviewee-led styles
Hi everyone, In this #333 and new episode of the Consulting & Case Interviews complimentary podcast, audio version, we answer when to use interviewer-led vs. interviewee-led styles. This iTunes podcast channel is routinely ranked in the Top-10 worldwide for careers. Thank you for listening and making us the world's most popular case interview podcast. This podcast is available on our Apps in the complimentary section where NO subscription/membership is needed. Download our Apple and Android Apps, click on browse and scroll to the "Complimentary: no subscription needed" section. You will find the podcast under the "Case Interviews and Management Consulting" channel. If you find FC podcasts helpful, please consider leaving a review for our Apps and/or iTunes channels. We hope this podcast will make at least a small difference in your career. Do not hesitate to post any questions/comments. Until next time, go and make change happen. Learn. Apply. Advance. Kris kris@firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE CASE INTERVIEW TRAINING KEEP IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Mar 2, 2018 • 12min
332: Why is Business Judgment So Hard to Build?
Hi everyone, In this 332nd and new episode of the Case Interview & Management Consulting complimentary podcast we discuss a crucial element that determines success in the case interview process as well as broader business and life. Of course, we are talking here about business judgment. Sincerely, Kris Partner kris@firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE CASE INTERVIEW TRAINING KEEP IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

Feb 4, 2018 • 13min
331: Can You Complain About a Bad Case Interview Experience?
This podcast is currently available on our new Apps in the complimentary section where NO subscription/membership is needed. Download our Apple and Android Apps, click on browse and scroll to the "Complimentary: no subscription needed" section. You will find the podcast under the "Case Interviews & Management Consulting" channel. If you find our podcasts useful, we would sincerely appreciate you leaving a genuine review for our Apps and/or iTunes channels. Although this may seem like a small step, these reviews will help us enormously. Our goal is to help our clients solve mankind's toughest problems. The simple step of leaving a genuine review will help us greatly in pursuing our mission. Thank you in advance. Do not hesitate to reach out if you have any questions on how to make the most of FC training or if you have any comments/feedback. Sincerely, Kris Partner kris@firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP FOR OUR EMAIL UPDATES HERE & RECEIVE FREE CASE INTERVIEW TRAINING KEEP IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.