Strategy Simplified

Strategy Simplified

Management Consulted

Episodes 670
Avg. Duration 28m
Activity Highly Active
Since Apr 2020
Latest Episode Mar 2026

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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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S22E20 S22E20: Consulting Unpacked | The Best Decision I Made in My First Year at Bain

Mar 06, 2026 12m

Send a textIn your first year in consulting, it’s easy to chase the projects that sound the most impressive.But the work that actually accelerates your career often looks very different.In this…

S22E19 S22E19: Recruiting Reality Check | Sophomore Stan + When Deadlines Move Up 3 Months

Mar 04, 2026 21m

Send a textIn this episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff and Japheth Mast break down the real story of “Sophomore Stan” – a strong candidate at a target school who has done everything right…

S22E18 S22E18: Life Sciences Consulting in 2026: Impact at Scale

Feb 27, 2026 58m

Send a textAI is accelerating drug development. Precision medicine is going mainstream. Rare disease innovation is reshaping pipelines.So what’s really happening inside life sciences consulting right…

S22E17 S22E17: Advanced Degree to Consulting – The 2026 Bridge Program Playbook

Feb 25, 2026 33m

Send a textIf you're a non-MBA advanced degree (PhD, MD, JD, PharmD, etc.), this is your roadmap into consulting.Bridge Programs are one of the fastest – and most misunderstood – paths into firms…

S22E16 S22E16: Top Consulting Firms 2026 – New Ranking & Industry Trends

Feb 20, 2026 15m

Send a textThe 2026 Top Consulting Firms Ranking is officially live.After months of research, surveys, and industry analysis, we’ve narrowed the global consulting landscape down to the top 40 firms…

S22E15 S22E15: Consulting Unpacked | The Worst Mistake In My First Month at Bain

Feb 18, 2026 6m

Send a textI went to the beach (literally) during my first month at Bain.Technically, I was allowed to. Strategically, it quietly hurt my early trajectory.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked,…

S22E14 S22E14: Build-A-Bear Should Be Dead. So Why Is It Thriving?

Feb 16, 2026 37m

Send a textIn this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan unpack one of retail’s most unexpected survivors: Build-A-Bear. Build-A-Bear is a mall-based stuffed animal retailer in an…

S22E13 S22E13: Waymo Growth Strategy Showdown – World Cup Finals 2026

Feb 13, 2026 57m

Send a textWatch the top undergraduate and master’s teams in the 2026 Case Competition World Cup Finals go head-to-head in a live, high-pressure strategy showdown.5 finalist teams take on The Waymo…

S22E12 S22E12: Consulting Unpacked | The Interview Question That Kills Offers

Feb 11, 2026 8m

Send a textWork–life balance is one of the most common concerns candidates have about consulting.It’s also one of the fastest ways to quietly take yourself out of the running.In this episode of…

S22E11 S22E11: Jennifer Garner’s IPO Bet on Once Upon a Farm

Feb 09, 2026 33m

Send a textOnce Upon a Farm went public, and the stock jumped. But this isn’t the standard path for a consumer brand.In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan examine why a…

S22E10 S22E10: McKinsey Case Interview Example – College Football Expansion

Feb 06, 2026 46m

Send a textIn this Strategy Simplified episode, you’ll hear a McKinsey case interview example built around a real-world investment decision.The client is a public university considering whether to…

S22E9 S22E9: Recruiting Reality Check | PhD Phil + The “Reading = Readiness” Illusion

Feb 04, 2026 20m

Send a textIn this episode of Recruiting Reality Check, Katie Neff and Japheth Mast break down the real story of “PhD Phil” – a brilliant advanced degree candidate targeting consulting bridge…

S22E8 S22E8: Flat Base Pay, Rising Stakes – What 2026 Salary Data Signals for Consulting Recruiting

Jan 30, 2026 1h 1m

Send a textFlat base pay isn’t a blip – it’s a signal.In this episode, Namaan breaks down what new 2026 consulting salary data really means for recruiting, performance expectations, and how firms are…

S22E7 S22E7: Boeing Didn’t Win the Race – It Just Survived It

Jan 28, 2026 38m

Send a textBoeing’s rebound isn’t about brilliance. It’s about not losing in a brutal duopoly.In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what Boeing’s post-crisis recovery…

S22E6 S22E6: Consulting Unpacked | How I’d Break Into Consulting If I Had to Start Over

Jan 28, 2026 12m

Send a textIf I had to break into consulting again today — starting from a clean slate — this is exactly how I’d do it.In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae walks through the step-by-step…

S22E5 S22E5: Why Capital One Bought Brex at a $7B Discount

Jan 26, 2026 39m

Send a textBrex was once valued at $12.3B. Capital One just bought it for $5.15B.In today’s episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down why Capital One was willing to buy Brex at a…

S22E4 S22E4: The 2026 Consulting Salary Report Just Dropped

Jan 23, 2026 9m

Send a textIn this short episode, Japheth Mast shares what’s new in the data – and what it means if you’re recruiting for consulting this year.You’ll hear 3 key takeaways from the report, including…

S22E3 S22E3: Consulting Unpacked | The 5 Skills You Need to Succeed in Consulting

Jan 21, 2026 12m

Send a textWhat does it actually take to succeed in consulting — beyond frameworks and technical skills?In this episode of Consulting Unpacked, Jenny Rae Le Roux breaks down the five core skills…

S22E2 S22E2: The Business of College Football

Jan 21, 2026 35m

Send a textCollege football isn’t just a game anymore, it’s a business. On this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae Le Roux and Namaan Mian break down how wins on the field translate into dollars…

S22E1 S22E1: Saks Is Bankrupt. Now What?

Jan 16, 2026 29m

Send a textSaks Fifth Avenue has filed for bankruptcy.After years of warning signs – including its Neiman Marcus acquisition and Amazon’s investment – the iconic luxury retailer is officially on life…

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