Strategy Simplified

By Management Consulted

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 r

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June 19, 2025BCG Summer Internship Deadline: 4 Days Left to Apply (Class of 2027)
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Are you in the Class of 2027 and dreaming of a consulting career? Then listen up. BCG’s Summer Associate internship deadline is June 23, and your window to apply is closing fast.
APPLY HERE.
In this episode, we break down everything you need to know about this summer internship opportunity at Boston Consulting Group:
Who’s eligible (non-MBA undergrads and master’s students)
What the internship involves (real casework, happy hours, full-time conversion)
How to stand out (referrals, resume tips, and more)
What not to do (don’t wait for the second cycle!)
DO NOT apply late. Waiting until the September cycle may leave you out of the running entirely.
Additional Resources
Want to get your resume edited by former MBB consultants? Grab a last-minute edit
See upcoming application deadlines across the consulting industry
Unlock top consulting opportunities on the Management Consulted Job Board
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
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Create a free MC account or download the MC app (Apple, Android) to start your prep today
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8min
June 18, 2025S18E21: 3-Month Mastery: How to Win Your First 90 Days in Consulting
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Starting a consulting role soon? Set yourself up for success with this 3-Month Mastery session.
In this episode, you'll learn the four most common mistakes new consultants make, how to avoid them, and how to build trust and visibility from day one.
We also introduce the GMC Work Style Framework to help you navigate team dynamics, and share practical strategies for managing up, communicating effectively, and standing out during your first 90 days.
Additional Resources
Excel/PowerPoint for Consulting
Power Presentations Coaching
Black Belt Case Prep Program
YouTube Channel
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
I Am That Content Creator Podcast
The podcast for multi-passionate, serial entrepreneurs.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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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
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54min
June 17, 2025S18E20: Chase Sapphire Reserve Fee Hike: Smart Strategy or Customer Risk? (Market Outsiders: June 17, 2025)
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JPMorgan Chase just raised the annual fee for its popular Sapphire Reserve card by 45%.
In this episode, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what the new perks really offer, whether the value justifies the price, and what this move signals about Chase’s broader strategy.
Plus, they weigh in on the struggling state of JetBlue and what it might mean for a potential United takeover.
Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube.
Subscribe to the Market Outsiders feed for daily episodes (Apple, Spotify).
Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube
Connect with Namaan and Jenny Rae on LinkedIn
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
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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29min
June 16, 2025S18E19: Intro to Casing (7 of 10): Strategy& Market Study Case – Hair Loss Treatment
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In the seventh episode of our Intro to Casing series, we explore a Strategy& market study case in the healthcare space. The client has developed a new drug to treat female hair loss - but with the patent window closing fast, they must decide whether to launch now or pivot to an alternative option.
Join Ed as he evaluates market potential, models probability-weighted profitability, and compares investment strategies across competing drug candidates.
Key Takeaways:
How to structure a market entry case in pharma and healthcare
Techniques for modeling net present value and weighted success rates
How to weigh timing, patent risk, and alternative product pathways
Additional Resources
Consulting prep programs: Black Belt (8+ hours of structured interview coaching, optional resume edit); SuperPrep (20+ hours of end-to-end strategy + coaching, optional resume edit)
Free consulting application deadlines tracker
Download a step-by-step
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
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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29min
June 13, 2025S18E18: Inside Our Proven 4-Week Case Interview Prep Plan
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Today, you're getting a front-row seat to a live training session with MC founder Jenny Rae Le Roux. She walks through our proven 4-week case interview prep plan - the same one thousands of candidates have used to land offers at McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and beyond.

You’ll learn:
Why market sizing comes first - and why skipping it is a mistake
The 4 phases of effective case prep
How to flex the timeline around your schedule
What separates practice from true prep, and how to bridge the gap
Grab the full prep plan here.
Additional Resources
Join Black Belt for a structured, MBB-led case prep program tailored to your background and timeline
Registration for the NYC Case Camp closes Friday, June 20 - learn more
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Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
I Am That Content Creator Podcast
The podcast for multi-passionate, serial entrepreneurs.
Listen on: Apple Podcasts Spotify
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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57min
June 11, 2025S18E17: My App Is Due in Under 3 Weeks… Can I Still Network?
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With deadlines looming, is it too late to network your way into a consulting interview?
Jenny Rae breaks down exactly what to do when time is running out - and why it’s not over yet. If your application is due soon and you’re feeling behind, this episode will get you back on track.

Additional Resources
Consulting prep programs: Black Belt (8+ hours of structured interview coaching, optional resume edit); SuperPrep (20+ hours of end-to-end strategy + coaching, optional resume edit)
See upcoming application deadlines
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Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
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
...more
9min
June 10, 2025S18E16: Paramount’s 3 CEOs and 18K Employees?! | The Real Power of Private Markets (June 10, 2025)
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In today’s Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan dig into the surprising scale of Paramount’s workforce amid fresh layoffs - and the eyebrow-raising fact that the media giant is led by three CEOs. But that’s just the jumping-off point.
The duo zoom out to explore a staggering market insight: while fewer than 4,000 companies are publicly traded in the U.S., over 60,000 private firms are backed by PE or VC.
It’s a revealing look at where business activity really happens - and why Market Outsiders is committed to covering it.
Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube.
Subscribe to the Market Outsiders feed for daily episodes (Apple, Spotify).
Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube
Connect with Namaan and Jenny Rae on LinkedIn
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
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
...more
21min
June 09, 2025S18E15: Intro to Casing (6 of 10): McKinsey Market Study Case – Premium Pricing for Beer
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In the sixth episode of our Intro to Casing series, we analyze a McKinsey-style market study case for a legacy beer brand experiencing a revenue decline. The challenge? Reversing the decline without sacrificing profitability.
Follow along as Ed investigates shifting price dynamics, evaluates competitive benchmarks, and models pricing strategies to assess whether a premium rebrand could unlock growth.
Key Takeaways:
How to analyze competitive positioning in a declining market
Methods for evaluating pricing power and brand perception
Frameworks for justifying strategic recommendations with data
Additional Resources
Consulting prep programs: Black Belt (8+ hours of structured interview coaching, optional resume edit); SuperPrep (20+ hours of end-to-end strategy + coaching, optional resume edit)
Free consulting application deadlines tracker
Download a step-by-step Case Prep Plan (free)
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.

MBB Undergrad Timelines Are This Month
Application deadlines are the earliest we've ever seen; join Black Belt for an accelerated, MBB-led prep program
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
...more
28min
June 06, 2025S18E14: How One Weekend in NYC (June 27–29) Could Transform Your Career
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Could one weekend unlock your consulting career?
In this episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae break down what makes the NYC Case Camp (June 27–29) a can't-miss, in-person experience for serious candidates.
You’ll learn:
Why in-person prep is back - and critical for interview success
What’s included: speed casing, live coaching, and a case comp
How this differs from Black Belt and SuperPrep
Why this is our only live Case Camp this year
Ready to accelerate your prep and build real consulting skills? Reserve your spot now.
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
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
...more
22min
June 05, 2025S18E13: Why Kimberly-Clark Is Selling Tissues - and What Europe’s Rate Cut Really Means (June 5, 2025)
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Today on Market Outsiders, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack Kimberly-Clark’s surprising move to sell its international tissue business - and what it signals about strategy, cash flow, and global growth.
Plus, a rare rate cut from the European Central Bank raises deeper questions about inflation, energy, and the future of innovation in Europe.
Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube - and now, episodes are also available on Strategy Simplified every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday.
Want the full daily experience? Follow the new Market Outsiders podcast to get every episode, Monday through Friday.
Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube
Connect with Namaan and Jenny Rae on LinkedIn
Free Consulting Prep Just Got a Whole Lot Better
Create a free MC account for access to step-by-step learning pathways, a brand new case prep course, and more. Download the MC app to prep anywhere.
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
...more
20min

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How many episodes does Strategy Simplified have?

The podcast currently has 686 episodes available.

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