Strategy Simplified

Send us Fan Mail In this Deloitte public sector case walkthrough, MBA candidate Johnny Li gets pushed beyond the traditional case frameworks. The case is a brand new public sector case study in the Deloitte case style. Listen as Jenny Rae (ex-Bain) delivers the case, and Johnny builds a custom structure to solve the problem presented in the case. Listen to the end to hear Jenny Rae's personal...

Send us Fan Mail We don't often think of governments as organizations that operate like businesses. Think about it: a government is an organization with revenues and expenses. In this case study, we apply the Strategy Simplified framework to the the state of California, listing 6 ways state governments can pay back a budget deficit. If you enjoyed this episode, leave a rating and review! Lear...

Send us Fan Mail Jenny Rae sits down with Kristy Weinshel (Executive Director at The Society for Healthcare Epidemiology of America) and Dr. Kavita Trivedi (Managing Director of Trivedi Consults) for an engaging conversation around independent consulting. The interview covers a lot of ground, including: How do you start a consulting practice from a specific expertise? How do you know where the lin...

Send us Fan Mail All the major airlines (United, Delta, American) recently dropped change fees as Southwest looked smugly on. This comes as a welcome change for frequent flyers, but we had to ask: what prompted the decision? To understand why airlines chose this route and the business rationale behind the decision, listen in to hear Jenny Rae break it all down. Black Belt waitlist: https://tinyurl...

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this full-length mock Bain case interview with Jesse Wilkinson. What makes this session unique is the fact that Jesse has a full-time offer to join Bain next summer – as you go through the case, you’ll see why! Grab a pen and paper and work the case alongside the future Bain consultant. Access the exhibits from the case and the video recording: tinyurl.com/bain-full-mock-cas...

Send us Fan Mail Al Dea is a former Deloitte consultant and current MBA guru. In this informative conversation, Al touches on everything from his time at Deloitte to why he decided to get an MBA at age 5. Ready for some no-BS advice on how to succeed in interviews at Deloitte (and beyond)? Hit 'play' now! Connect with Al: www.linkedin.com/in/aldea1/ Learn more about MBASchooled: mbaschoo...

Send us Fan Mail Mark Skoskiewicz is a former consultant-turned-entrepreneur. In this episode, we dive into his story of how he got started in consulting, why he left his role as an Associate Principal at Marakon, and how he successfully transitioned into the world of entrepreneurship. Connect with Mark: www.linkedin.com/in/marksko/ Learn more about MyGuru: myguruedge.com Get on the waitlist for S...

Send us Fan Mail Listen as Jenny Rae applies the Strategy Simplified framework to GM's recent financial statements. Is the gigantic automotive manufacturer spinning its wheels, or does it have a chance to be successful once more? General Motors 2019 Financial Statement: tinyurl.com/gm-2019-10k Free Frameworks Guide: tinyurl.com/frameworks-guide Strategy Sprint: tinyurl.com/strategy-sprint Adv...

Send us Fan Mail The best case interview practice is live practice with a partner (or a coach), along with feedback. That's exactly what we are bringing you with this PwC-style case walkthrough. Listen as Billy Oxley - a consulting candidate targeting multiple offers - runs through a fun mock case led by Jenny Rae (ex-Bain). Grab a pen and paper and do the case alongside Billy for great case...

Send us Fan Mail Boeing is a legacy company that has found itself in very hot water.  Two 737 MAX crashes tarnished the company's reputation (and bottom line), and COVID-19 certainly did nothing to help. Boeing is an important player in the aviation industry. Can the company stay above water and successfully ride out this storm? Listen now to find out. Boeing 2019 Financial Statements: tinyur...

Send us Fan Mail "How do I pass a McKinsey case interview?" It's a question we get all the time. In this virtual case walkthrough, MBA candidate Simon Popkin gets put through the ringer, McKinsey-style, in order to prep for upcoming interviews. Whether you have a McKinsey interview coming up, or are just curious what a McK-style case interview is like, you'll enjoy this tough c...

Send us Fan Mail AT&T is a conglomerate that has re-invented itself time and time again. But as of late, the company has run into trouble. Listen as Jenny Rae breaks down AT&T's financials and the future of the telecom giant. Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrills Strategy Sprint: tinyurl.com/strategy-sprint Advertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnership Connect Wit...

Send us Fan Mail Big Tech is tossing out the MBA hiring playbook by expanding hiring outside of target schools, and accelerating interview timelines. It's a notable move that could affect the MBA recruiting landscape for good ( spoiler alert : if you’re in a mid-ranked MBA program, you’ve never had a better shot of getting an offer from Amazon!). Link to original article: tinyurl.com/amazon-m...

Send us Fan Mail This is a Deloitte-style mock case interview with undergrad consulting candidate Meghan Shea. The case comes with some challenging math that throws our interviewee for a loop, but she perseveres, and by the end of the session, ultimately succeeds in the interview. Access the video recording: tinyurl.com/deloitte-live-case Mental Math for Consulting course: tinyurl.com/mental-math-...

Send us Fan Mail When COVID-19 hit, the entire working world scrambled to transition to working from home. But for the MC team? Nothing really changed. We've been WFA (Working From Anywhere) effectively for a decade. Listen in as Jenny Rae breaks down the 6 key tips for building a successful work from anywhere culture. Strategy Sprint: tinyurl.com/strategy-sprint Free Frameworks Guide: tinyur...

Send us Fan Mail Enjoy this BCG Case Interview example with Abby Jin on the hot seat. Abby is an undergrad consulting candidate targeting multiple offers. This Market Entry case walkthrough will give you a sense for how BCG case interviews are run. Listen to the end as Jenny Rae gives Abby blunt feedback on her performance: where she excelled, and where she had room for improvement. Enjoy! Access...

Send us Fan Mail In virtual case interviews, the issue trees is dead. Let's talk about it. Before COVID and the global shift to virtual, issue trees were absolutely helpful for structuring case interviews. But in today's virtual interview environment, issue trees are not relevant. Listen in as Jenny Rae dives into the thought process behind this statement. Free Case Prep course: tinyurl....

Send us Fan Mail In 2019, Snapchat took a loss to the tune of $1B. Listen in as Jenny Rae breaks down the business model of Snap, Inc., and lists the challenges the company has going forward. Can the popular video-chatting app sustain itself - despite not turning a profit? Access the 10-K report Jenny Rae mentioned: tinyurl.com/snap10-k Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprep Free Math Dri...

Send us Fan Mail In this virtual case walkthrough, advanced degree candidate Yuan Cai gets put on the hot seat in front of a live Zoom audience. Jenny Rae pushes her in a non-traditional, McKinsey-style M&A case. Follow along with a pen and paper and put your casing skills to the test in this fun interview. May the force be with you! Access the video recording here: tinyurl.com/mck-case-walkth...

Send us Fan Mail How are universities staying afloat this fall - and beyond? Today, we're talking about universities in crisis. Universities are massive fixed-cost businesses... even though we don't typically think of them like that. This creates a myriad of unique challenges for higher education. What are the options moving forward? Listen as Jenny Rae applies the Strategy Simplified fr...

Send us Fan Mail In this case interview-focused episode, Jenny Rae runs through a live case with experienced hire Jensen Vu. This is a BCG-style declining profitability case walkthrough - grab a pen and paper and work through the case alongside Jensen! Watch the video walkthrough: tinyurl.com/bcg-case-walkthrough 500+ Practice Cases: tinyurl.com/caselibrary MC's Case Prep Coaching: tinyurl.co...

Send us Fan Mail Netflix continues to re-invent itself, and in doing so, the company keeps soaring to new heights. Has Netflix's business model changed throughout the company's many transformations? How are they doing in 2020? We dissect the global streaming company in another episode of Strategy Simplified ! Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprep Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/f...

Send us Fan Mail KPMG's Director of Campus Recruiting Programs, Sean Treccia, joins us for an enlightening conversation on all things recruiting and KPMG. Listen to hear his answers to common consulting questions, including: What makes a candidate attractive to KPMG?  What recruiting and hiring trends is he seeing play out?  Does he expect to see a hiring split for KPMG this recruiting season...

Send us Fan Mail The popular dating app Tinder is on the veritable hot seat today. We're analyzing the Match Group darling - but not like you might expect. Tinder is a case study in SaaS done well, but we want to go into Tinder's business model to see what makes them tick. Can the company maintain the success they've experienced going forward? Can Tinder continue to increase their s...

Send us Fan Mail I was 24 years old as a consultant with Bain & Company, regularly interacting with CEOs who had far more experience than me and were asking tough questions. One of the key issues I faced in that environment was imposter syndrome. In this episode, I lay out 10 practical steps to overcoming imposter syndrome and nailing the interview. If you've ever felt unprepared and unqu...