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Interviews coming up? This episode is your shortcut to consulting interview success.

3 Management Consulted case coaches – Ish Mawla (BCG), Mark Di Giorgio (McKinsey), and Tobe Ofili (Bain) – join forces to share their best insider advice on how to fix common case interview mistakes and avoid sabotaging your prep.

They reveal how to:

• Build structures that flex beyond memorized frameworks
• Improve fast, accurate mental math
• Balance behavioral and case prep effectively
• Handle nerves and recover when you’re stumped
• Identify and close your personal skill gaps

If you’re ready to move from “stuck” to “offer,” this is the conversation you’ve been waiting for.

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Step inside the 2025 Consulting Change Maker Awards, where we spotlight the consultants redefining impact in today’s industry. 

This high-energy ceremony features leaders from Portage Point Partners, Clarkston Consulting, FTI Consulting, and more – trailblazers transforming teams, clients, and firm cultures.

Whether you’re leading a team, mentoring others, or mapping your next career move, this episode will inspire you to think bigger about what’s possible.

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Pokémon and Taylor Swift trading cards are making a billion-dollar comeback, and Target and Walmart are cashing in. 

Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what this craze says about retail strategy, consumer behavior, and the strength of the U.S. shopper heading into the holidays.

Links Mentioned

• Pokémon, sports trading card boom boosts Target, Walmart ahead of holiday season (CNBC)
• Labubu Dolls and the Business of Scarcity (previous episode)
• GM stock soars 15% as automaker raises guidance, beats Q3 earnings (CNBC)
• Coca-Cola tops earnings and revenue estimates but says demand for drinks is still soft (CNBC)

Chapters

• 02:56 Retail Strategies and Consumer Behavior
• 06:05 Market Dynamics and Revenue Insights
• 08:52 Consumer Trends and Holiday Shopping
• 13:10 Data Utilization in Retail
• 16:04 The Future of Collectibles and Retail Innovation
• 18:30 Analyst Expectations vs Retail Reality
• 21:00 Understanding Category Growth and Market Share
• 26:01 The Consumer Is Still Strong and Spending
• 29:05 New Business Ideas from Retail Data and Consumer Behavior

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Nestlé just announced 16,000 job cuts, one of the largest in modern CPG history.

Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what this massive restructuring says about the company’s new strategy, how it mirrors the playbooks of Kraft Heinz and Hershey, and what it reveals about the future of global consumer brands.

They unpack how Nestlé defines “winning,” why the market rewarded layoffs, and what every business leader can learn about growth, portfolio management, and decision-making under pressure.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Nestle to cut 16,000 jobs as new CEO ignites 'turnaround fire' (Reuters)
• Nestle earnings
• Nestle portfolio of brands
• Kraft-Heinz breakup signals the end of scale at all costs (previous episode)

Chapters

• 06:26 Understanding the Layoffs
• 08:50 Metrics for Winning in Business
• 11:04 Strategic Cash Deployment
• 13:09 Job Cuts and Sales Growth
• 14:22 The Reality Behind Spending Trends
• 17:03 Navigating Consumer Confidence
• 21:23 Analyzing Nestle's Growth Beyond the Headlines
• 25:20 Where Will the Capital Go?
• 27:12 Lessons from Nestle's Business Model

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Tauseef spent a decade at BCG, rising to Principal and leading AI transformation and go-to-market strategy projects across the globe. In this convo, he breaks down exactly how to stand out in today’s competitive recruiting landscape.

You’ll learn:

• How Tauseef secured offers from BCG, McKinsey, and more
• What separates candidates who land offers from those who don’t
• The X factor that will make you unforgettable in interviews
• How to design your consulting experience once you’re in the firm

Tauseef also shares how networking helped him shape his entire BCG career – including how he had his pick of projects for four straight years.

Whether you’re preparing for interviews, trying to land a referral, or curious about what life inside MBB is really like, this episode is packed with insights from someone who’s lived it all.

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• Work directly with Tauseef on case and behavioral prep
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Chapters:

01:22 – Meet Tauseef Charanya (Ex-BCG Principal)
02:57 – From PhD to BCG: Tauseef’s Journey
05:50 – The X Factor: How to Stand Out in Recruiting
12:00 – Inside the Case Coaching Process
16:04 – Beyond the Case: Mastering Behavioral Interviews
21:00 – Inside BCG and Beyond
33:44 – Myths, Mindsets, and Lessons from 10 Years at BCG
36:18 – Travel, Pizza, and Life After Consulting

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Walmart is making a push on U.S. manufacturing, and says it’s good business. Today, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what’s signal versus spin, where onshoring can actually cut costs, and why category-by-category moves matter more than headline percentages.

We get into supplier power, inventory timing, vertical integration in beef, and pharma basics like bringing amoxicillin back onshore. Plus, a personal investing lesson from Jenny Rae’s grandmother: buy what you never plan to sell.

Tell us how you shop at Walmart and what you’re seeing in prices where you live.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Top Walmart exec says American manufacturing comeback is real and good for business

Chapters:

• 04:59 Personal Reflections and Financial Wisdom
• 09:40 Walmart's Strategic Shift Towards American Manufacturing
• 16:00 Supplier Dynamics and Cost Management
• 21:00 The Role of Automation in Modern Manufacturing
• 25:54 Vertical Integration and Walmart's Beef Processing Facility
• 30:57 Legacy of Investment Philosophy

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In this case example, former McKinsey consultant Ravi Chandra leads a profitability case in Greece’s cheese industry – with a real candidate tackling it live before an audience. 

Listen as Ravi tests structuring, math, and communication under pressure, while offering real-time coaching and feedback.

You’ll learn how to:

• Build clear, MECE frameworks
• Tackle profitability cases
• Turn math into actionable insights
• Avoid common pitfalls

Whether you’re prepping for McKinsey, BCG, or Bain, this episode gives you a front-row seat to what top firms expect.

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Delta just posted blockbuster earnings, and it’s not because more people are flying. Jenny Rae and Namaan unpack how Delta’s $8B profit engine runs on premium seats, credit card partnerships, and a bet on wealthy travellers.

They dive into what makes Delta’s “premium economy” the most profitable cabin in the sky, why Buffett once got airlines wrong, and how rivals like United and Southwest are scrambling to catch up.

Links mentioned in the episode:

• Fortune magazine article
• Delta's latest 10-K
• Email [email protected] with your favorite margarita!

Timestamps

• 00:00 Delta Airlines: A Financial Overview
• 03:31 Buffett's Airline Insights and Market Dynamics
• 06:25 Premium Seats vs. Main Cabin: A Revenue Shift
• 09:16 The Profitability of Premium Economy
• 12:27 Delta's Financial Performance and Market Positioning
• 16:34 Consumer Behavior and Airline Choices
• 19:36 The Role of Technology in Airline Experience
• 22:25 The Future of Airline Pricing and Customer Segmentation

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In this special 2025 panel, 4 top supply chain consulting firms – Chartwell, Clarkston Consulting, Kearney, and The Kormac Group – join Management Consulted to explore how AI, automation, and shifting global demand are changing the industry.

Hear directly from firm leaders on:

• How AI is being used in practice to improve efficiency and decision-making
• What skills firms are hiring for right now
• How to break into supply chain consulting in 2025
• The biggest misconceptions about consulting careers

Each firm is hiring now. Click here to see open roles and prep resources to help you land your next offer.

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• Review consulting application deadlines to stay ahead of recruiting timelines

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Private markets are courting everyday investors. Why now, and what should you do about it?

In this episode of Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack the “retail revolution” in private investing, explaining why firms like Ares are turning to individuals and how private credit is reshaping access to capital.

You’ll learn:

• Why private funds suddenly want retail investors
• How private credit works (and why it’s booming)
• The tradeoffs: liquidity, fees, and risk
• Whether private assets belong in your 401(k)

Key Links:

• How Ares is capitalizing on the ‘retail revolution’ in alternative assets (CNBC)
• What is Private Credit? (State Street)
• PE is coming to your 401(K). Should You Buy In? (WSJ)

Timestamps:

• 01:00 How Big Decisions Shape Long-Term Wealth
• 03:57 What the “Retail Revolution” Really Means
• 08:31 Why Wealthy Individuals Are Moving Into Private Markets
• 14:24 The Private Credit Boom Explained
• 18:34 Why Private Firms Need Retail Investors Now
• 27:57 Diversification Risks in Public vs. Private Markets
• 33:00 Takeaways: How to Start Small in Private Investing

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