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Send us Fan Mail Anyone who lands an offer at McKinsey - one of the world's most selective firms - did SOMETHING right.  Madeleine recently secured a 2025 Business Analyst role, so we had to bring her on the pod to get all the deets. Listen for Madeleine's best tips on: Prepping for the McKinsey PEI (Personal Experience Interview) Overcoming a lack of quant skills Being someone McKinsey...

Send us Fan Mail This episode is presented by Kearney, a leading strategy and operations consulting firm. See Kearney jobs now . This case interview simulates a Bain growth case, as demonstrated by a Bain consultant! The "client" in the case is a contact lens manufacturer wanting to increase profits - and quickly. Will the candidate - a consulting candidate in the midst of case prep - de...

Send us Fan Mail Nike's been struggling - can the $50B athletic footwear and apparel supplier turn it around? In this segment of Business Breakdowns , Namaan Mian and Jenny Rae Le Roux explore Nike's business and what the iconic brand needs to do to get back to market dominance. First, they cover key financials to know for Nike, before breaking down the company's business model. Nex...

Send us Fan Mail MBA internship interviews for McKinsey, Bain, BCG, and more firms are just around the corner, starting in early January 2025! If you're not already preparing, this episode will help. Listen for: A clear understanding of what you should be doing now to prepare effectively A step-by-step case prep game plan Key milestones to hit Want expert support? Join our Black Belt program...

Send us Fan Mail Dreaming of a career in consulting? Learn directly from 5 candidates who recently received offers from top firms (i.e., McKinsey, BCG, OC&C, MasterCard Advisors). They share the secrets behind their journeys - from case interview prep to networking mistakes to crafting impactful applications. Whether you’re just starting to explore consulting or deep in the recruiting process,...

Send us Fan Mail Management Consulted hosted a panel with leaders from some of the world's top consulting firms for a candid conversation on the state of the industry: Bain KPMG L.E.K. PwC The panelists provided insights on everything from hiring patterns to the hottest (and not-so-hot) practice areas.  Listen to learn where firms are focusing recruitment efforts, learn which service lines ar...

Send us Fan Mail In this segment of Business Breakdowns , we look under the hood at Tesla. Jenny Rae Le Roux and Namaan Mian dissect Tesla’s business model. The conversation also explores strategies for Tesla’s future, with each leader sharing the three key levers they’d focus on to sustain profitability plus hot takes about what's next for the automotive manufacturer. Whether you’re a Tesla...

Send us Fan Mail Listen to this episode to learn what BCG case interviews are all about. BCG consultant and Management Consulted case coach Yusuf leads a candidate through a market entry case. It has all the components you'd expect in a BCG case. Listen to the end as Yusuf delivers insightful feedback on the candidates strengths, weaknesses, and opportunities for improvement. Yusuf enjoys wor...

Send us Fan Mail In today's can't-miss conversation, we chat with former McKinsey Engagement Manager Rick Wilmot. Rick shares a wealth of insights applicable to anyone pursuing a role in management consulting, including: How McKinsey evaluates candidates Key mistakes to avoid for office selection (and why he is against side-dooring) The importance of compelling fit interview stories Tact...

Send us Fan Mail Tomorrow only (Friday Nov. 22), you can get the All Access Pass for 50% off ($350 vs. $700 regular price)! The All Access Pass gives you lifetime access to the entirety of our online consulting prep curriculum, including: 600+ practice cases (with solutions) 9 video courses (case interviews, Excel/PPT, resumes, etc.) 10,000+ drills (math, frameworks, exhibits, brainstorming, etc.)...

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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...