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Send us Fan Mail In this segment of Business Breakdowns , Namaan Mian and Jenny Rae Le Roux dive into the genius behind Costco’s business model. From its razor-thin margins to its strategic membership fees, they explore what makes the warehouse giant an unstoppable force in retail. Each leader shares the three key metrics they would prioritize if they were running the company—covering everything f...

Send us Fan Mail Olivia stumbled across consulting early in her undergrad journey, joined BCG's "Advance" program for sophomore women, and parlayed a summer internship into a full-time Associate offer. Sounds fairly standard - right?  But when you dig a little deeper, you'll realize that Olivia's journey into consulting was anything but standard - and carried a lot of hard...

Send us Fan Mail Today's conversation is with Ken Wilcox, the former CEO of Silicon Valley Bank. Ken's new book The China Business Conundrum: Ensure That "Win-Win" Doesn't Mean Western Companies Lose Twice is out now. In the conversation, Ken shares his experience of navigating the complex, untold realities of doing business in China. It's a compelling listen for any...

Send us Fan Mail If you're preparing for a McKinsey case interview, this example is a must-listen. The case - simulating a real McKinsey case interview - is led by Rick Wilmot, a former McKinsey Engagement Manager and Management Consulted case coach. The case centers on a cinema chain that has experienced slowing profit growth and is looking for answers. Follow along with a pencil and paper,...

Send us Fan Mail In this segment of Business Breakdowns , we're tackling Nvidia - the company on one of the greatest winning streaks all all time. But can it continue? Where might the company go wrong? What are potential pitfalls with the business model? Listen in for how our team would think about Nvidia in a case interview or as an advisor or operator at the company. Business Breakdowns dro...

Send us Fan Mail Will AI take down consulting? Or take consulting jobs?  To answer these questions and more around the impact of AI on the consulting industry, we brought in AI experts from 4 top firms: FTI Consulting Kearney KPMG L.E.K. Consulting Connect with the firms here . Relevant Links Increase your firm's brand awareness through a marketing program. Reach out for a custom quote - adve...

Send us Fan Mail In this Business Breakdown, Jenny Rae Le Roux (MC CEO) and Namaan Mian (MC COO) dissect the Southwest Airlines Business Model - and how to fix it. They'll share: The Southwest Airlines business model (fixed cost or variable cost?) Key metrics for Southwest to pay attention to Hot takes on what's next for Southwest Do you have a hot take we missed? We'd love to hear...

Send us Fan Mail Can you DIY case interview prep? Absolutely. We’ve seen it done hundreds of times - sometimes really poorly, sometimes well. Today, MC COO Namaan shares our DIY case prep plan, the potential pitfalls of the DIY approach, and 1 incredible online resource to help take some stress out of the process. Ready to smash your prep? Get going. Management Consulted Links Download the MC Case...

Send us Fan Mail A fantastic way to test-drive the consulting experience to confirm if it's right for you is through joining or designing a virtual consulting project. In today's episode, we break down what the Strategy Sprint consulting project is all about AND share a 5-part framework for designing your own consulting project. There are limited spots left for Strategy Sprint. Learn mor...

Send us Fan Mail BCG has one of the most difficult interviews in the world. Not to fear, our team has been helping candidates prep for and ace BCG interviews for over 15 years and knows what it takes to impress. In this episode, Jenny Rae today breaks down the 8 most common BCG interview questions to prepare for AND how to answer them. Listen to the end where we answer your Fan Mail questions. MC...

Send us Fan Mail This episode features Juliane Hoss, a psychologist-turned-Bain consultant, and now, a case coach at Management Consulted. Juliane shares her journey from psychology to consulting, demonstrating that even the most untraditional backgrounds don't have to be a barrier to breaking into management consulting. Juliane also shares: What MBB interviewers are really testing you on How...

Send us Fan Mail In this episode, we uncover what makes McKinsey interview questions different - and more challenging - than interview questions at any other consulting firm. We break down the notorious Personal Experience Interview (PEI) to reveal what McKinsey is really looking for in your responses and how to craft compelling answers that showcase your merits across 5 key core values. This epis...

Send us Fan Mail Welcome to Business Breakdowns where we break down real-world businesses that are in the news. Today, we're talking about Starbucks - a company that's been in the news seemingly every week.   Listen in as Namaan Mian and Jenny Rae Le Roux cover the Starbucks business model and the key metrics they would manage to as advisors or operators at Starbucks. Let us know which c...

Send us Fan Mail Case interview math is HARD. Especially for "non-math" people. If that's you, this episode with Eli Gentle - former McKinsey Engagement Manager - is for you. Eli breaks down: 3 types of case math The 4-step process to solve case math 6 rules for case math The 2 most common case math mistakes And more Need case math coaching or resources? See below! Management Consul...

Send us Fan Mail Do you struggle with identifying key problem drivers in a case interview? In today's episode, Namaan Mian defines what key drivers are and 3 ways to consistently identify key problem drivers in a case interview so you can solve your cases and land the offer. Looking for coaching to help hone your case interview skills? Text us via WhatsApp: +1 (279) 236-7385 Relevant Links Th...

Send us Fan Mail Are you looking for answers on how to not be nervous for an interview? Whether you're facing a case interview, fit/behavioral interview, technical interview, or else - the process can be nerve-wracking. In this episode, Jenny Rae shares 3 key tips for not only disguising your interview nerves but showing up confident and prepared to rock and roll. Looking for coaching to help...

Send us Fan Mail Paul Leinwand has over 2 decades of consulting experience and is a thought leader on strategy, growth, and capability building. He's truly seen it all and joins our team for a candid convo on consulting trends - and much more: What strategy consulting is How the nature of strategy consulting is shifting Keys for a successful consulting career Who Strategy& is through the...

Send us Fan Mail Sophomore summer consulting internships are a great way for sophomores interested in consulting to get their foot in the door at their dream firm. While summer internships for consulting are traditionally for juniors, several leading firms hold sophomore programs - and some are even open to freshmen! Applications typically open in late fall or winter, but each firm has different d...

Send us Fan Mail Interested in economic consulting internships ? This conversation with Kate Dressel - a previous Summer Consultant at Bates White - is exactly what you need. Kate and Jenny Rae break down the Bates White economic consulting internship experience (hello, balloon wars!), plus: Tips for getting into economic consulting  How to know if economic consulting is for you Misconceptions aro...

Send us Fan Mail Do you know the 4 starter frameworks that will help you solve 95% of case interviews? Listen in for a quick breakdown! Market Sizing Profitability Market Study M&A While your frameworks need to be tailored to each case, MC COO Namaan Mian walks you through the "core four" that serve as a helpful starting point. Need framework drills or coaching? Join Black Belt for a...

Send us Fan Mail Looking to start your own consulting / advisory business? This conversation with Amanda Schwartz Ramirez is for you. Listen in as Amanda shares: How to know if starting your own firm is right for you - and practical steps to achieve that The role of personal branding in building a business The timeline for Amanda's first advisory contract Why you should ignore your website un...

Send us Fan Mail Charts and graphs are common in case interviews. But if you don't know what you're doing, you can do more harm than good. In this episode, Jenny Rae walks through the 4 key mistakes many candidates make when interpreting and analyzing case charts, plus, best practices to put into practice today. Links Register for the 28-day case prep challenge starting Monday, September...

Send us Fan Mail Knowing case interview formulas won’t necessarily set you apart - but not knowing them will almost certainly lead to failure. It’s critical to not only know the key case formulas, but also how and when to apply them to business problems. In this episode, we’ll discuss: The 4 types of case formulas Key formulas to memorize Case formula tips and tricks Management Consulted Links Joi...