Strategy Simplified

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.

Strategy Simplified is a business podcast hosted by Management Consulted, with 720 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

Management Consulted hosts Strategy Simplified, a business show with 720 episodes published.

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  Episode #10

  S24E10: The Toothbrush Test: Why Most Case Frameworks Fail at MBB

  Aug 19, 202644 minS24

  Send us Fan Mail If your case framework doesn't pass the toothbrush test, it's too generic for McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Ex-Bain coach Abi Chen walks through the toothbrush test, the 3 mistakes that cost most candidates their offer, and the 4-step process to build strong frameworks. Finally, she walks through two full framework examples – an M&A case and a pharma product launch. Resources: If your frameworks keep failing the toothbrush test, Black Belt is how you fix the process Want to build a framework like this on a real client problem? Apply for the Case Competition World Cup Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app ( Apple , Android ) to start your prep today Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

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  Episode #9

  S24E9: Inside a Bates White Economic Consulting Case Interview

  Aug 14, 202659 minS24

  Send us Fan Mail Bates White let us inside a real economic consulting case interview. Annie Olecki, a senior consultant in Bates White's antitrust practice, ran a live case interview with a volunteer from the MC community. And economic consulting cases don't look like the strategy cases at McKinsey or Bain. The case: a phone manufacturer suing its battery suppliers for price-fixing. The candidate has to size the damages, then revise the number - twice - as new evidence shifts the picture. That's the instinct Bates White is testing for. Annie wanted to see if the candidate would revise the estimate once new information proved it wrong. After the case wraps, Annie and Bates White recruiter Julian Pritcher take audience questions - interview rounds, what stands out in a resume, and R vs. Python. Join Bates White: Bates White's summer consultant program is open for applications. If you're an undergrad rising junior graduating Dec. 2027 through spring 2028, apply here Not that class year? Bates White keeps a running list of openings. Submit your resume and cover letter and the firm will reach out if a role fits Go deeper on Bates White – our full firm profile Resources: Join the Black Belt program to build killer case instincts like Kunal Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app ( Apple , Android ) to start your prep today Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

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  Episode #8

  S24E8: Private Equity Consulting Firms Have a Sameness Problem

  Aug 12, 202623 minS24

  Send us Fan Mail Namaan talked to dozens of PE practice leaders for our 2026 ranking. Almost every one said the same three things: 1) Cross-practice integration. 2) Strategy through execution. 3) Deep sector expertise. Strip the logo off 7 of 10 firms and you can't tell them apart. That's the sameness problem. And it's expensive. Sponsors stop evaluating and default to relationships, brand, and price instead. On this episode of The Briefing , Namaan breaks down what the standout firms did differently. Resources: Management Consulted's full research is in the 2026 Top Private Equity Consulting Firms ranking – see which 10 practices stood out and why Want your firm's perspective in our next ranking, panel, or research piece? Tell our research team Targeting PE consulting? Work with a Black Belt coach Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app ( Apple , Android ) to start your prep today Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

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  Episode #7

  S24E7: MBA Case Prep in 2–4 Weeks: An Ex-Bain Interviewer's Plan

  Aug 11, 202634 minS24

  Send us Fan Mail Most 2nd-year MBA candidates have 2 to 4 weeks to get case interview-ready this cycle, not the usual 6 to 8. More cases won't close that gap for McKinsey, Bain, and BCG. Former Bain interviewer and LBS MBA Mitali Jalan compressed her prep into under 4 weeks and landed her offer. This session is her plan for doing it on a short runway. The fix isn't more volume. It's knowing what to drill, and when. Listen for: Mitali's 4-step sequence for compressing 6 to 8 weeks of prep into 2 to 4 Why 30 cases with a partner can still hide the mistake that costs an offer Business acumen: the one skill interviewers spot instantly, and most candidates never build Resources: Black Belt pairs you with a coach who catches what a case partner can't – 80% land at least one offer Consulting Deadlines: McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black Belt Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app ( Apple , Android ) to start your prep today Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

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  Episode #6

  S24E6: McKinsey Solve Game 2026: What It Is and How to Prepare

  Aug 7, 202611 minS24

  Send us Fan Mail McKinsey screens candidates with a video game – McKinsey Solve – before they ever see a case interview. Most candidates either try to copy other people's answers or panic because they don't know what it's measuring. So here's the breakdown: what Solve is, what McKinsey is testing for inside it, and how to approach it. The answer isn't Solve-specific prep. It's the same problem-solving fundamentals that carry you through the entire McKinsey recruiting process. We cover: What the Solve scenarios look like and how the timing works The 5 cognitive abilities McKinsey is measuring – and why they map directly to what consultants actually do How to prepare without wasting time on things that won't transfer Resources: If you want coaching from an ex-McKinsey interviewer – plus access to a practice Solve simulation – Black Belt is the program that top candidates turn to New to case prep? Start with the Case Foundations course – free Consulting Deadlines: McKinsey, Bain, and BCG deadlines hit August 11 – 13 (and more are coming) – get interview-ready fast with Black Belt Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or download the MC app ( Apple , Android ) to start your prep today Schedule a free 15min consultation with the MC Team Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok Join an upcoming live event – case interviews demos, expert panels, and more

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