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Send us Fan Mail When it comes to managing in times of economic uncertainty, should business leaders focus on the top line, bottom line, or both? We see that most organizations have opted to focus on the bottom line i.e. cost cutting. But is this the most effective method for long-term biz success? In this episode, Jenny Rae pulls from her experience at Bain to detail why a top-line focus may be t...

Send us Fan Mail Southwest Airlines, beloved by many for its fun-loving culture, low ticket prices, and non-existent baggage fees, finds its 40 straight years of profitabilty at risk due to COVID-19. Like all airlines, the company faces strong economic headwinds.   Can Southwest stay above water amidst alarmingly low flight occupancy and a drastic dip in leisure travelers? Does the company have th...

Send us Fan Mail Special guest Mike Ford - an advanced degree candidate interested in a career with Bain & Company - joins Jenny Rae for a Bain-style mock case interview session. Experience what it's like to go through the first round of a MBB case interview, complete with quick mental math, market-specific insights, and brutally honest - yet kind - feedback on how our guest can do better...

Send us Fan Mail Zoom has become a household name overnight, and its stock value has exploded thanks to the global transition to remote work (you gotta love that WFH life!). Now that Zoom has established itself as a company that is here to stay - and has come under greater scrutiny - it's time for the company's business model to get the MC treatment. Will Zoom's business model allow...

Send us Fan Mail From a consulting career at Deloitte and Bain, an MBA at Wharton, and now as CEO of executive search firm Charles Aris, Chad Oakley has seen it all in the world of professional services recruiting. Charles (and members of his team) join us for a conversation on the current state of recruiting, specifically for consulting and PE roles. Charles also shares lessons with us from his p...

Send us Fan Mail The Hertz Corporation just recently filed for bankruptcy after suffering a 1-2 punch: a debt-laden balance sheet paired with a brutal demand shock courtesy of coronavirus. Still, bankruptcy doesn't mean Hertz is dead. If you're a frequent traveler like us, you may be asking: "Can Hertz survive the Coronavirus?" With the rise of other transportation options like...

Send us Fan Mail Melissa Rapp, the Associate Dean of Admissions at Goziueta Business School, joins us for an honest conversation on the value of an MBA. Is now the right time for you to pursue an MBA? What do top schools look for? How should you prepare yourself for the application process? Want help with the application process? Work with our team on your application. Connect With Management Cons...

Send us Fan Mail How do you solve the Coronavirus crisis? It's a question consultants staffed on projects with national and regional governments around the world are asking - both from an economic and public health perspective. In this continuation of a previous episode - McKinsey & The Coronavirus Crisis - Jenny Rae sits down with Lisa Bright, former McKinsey consultant, as they build a...

Send us Fan Mail A killer resume is needed to open doors in the best of times. In times like these - with the potential for fewer open positions and a glut of qualified applicants - the way you present yourself becomes doubly important. One of the things you've told us is that you are thinking about how to pivot in the midst of an economic downturn. So, we put together this podcast on the fir...

Send us Fan Mail Changing times are threatening two behemoths of American business: Harley Davidson and Comcast. How should they adjust? Does anything need to fundamentally change in the business model of either company? We break it all down in this fun episode of Strategy Simplified ! Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprep Connect With Management Consulted Create a free MC account or dow...

Send us Fan Mail From Deloitte to IMS Health to LEK to Oliver Wyman - phew! Dan Corless has had a long and winding path through consulting. Most recently a Principal at Oliver Wyman, Dan joins us to share his perspective on how to succeed in the consulting recruiting process, what it takes to make a lateral transition, what he LOVED about consulting, and the importance of the right kind of case in...

Send us Fan Mail Former McKinsey consultant and all-star case coach Lisa Bright joins us to crack a full McKinsey-style case. Curious to hear how an expert drives a case from start to finish? You've come to the right place. Watch the Case Walkthrough here: tinyurl.com/icedcoffeecase Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprep Free Math Drills: tinyurl.com/freemathdrills Advertise on Strat...

Send us Fan Mail Do top b-schools prefer the GMAT or GRE? What do programs like Tuck look for in applicants? Does being nice really help you stand out? And is it too late to apply for a spot in next year's class? Amy Mitson, Director of Admissions at Tuck Business School, joins us to answer all of these questions and more! Learn more Advertise on Strategy Simplified: tinyurl.com/mcpartnership...

Send us Fan Mail Former consultant Matt joins Jenny Rae for a Bain-style case walkthrough. He tackles a case piece-by-piece, so listen along to hear how he communicates his thought-patterns and drives to a recommendation. Finally, stick around to hear Jenny Rae give Matt actionable feedback on how he can take his performance to the next level. Free Case Prep course: tinyurl.com/freecaseprep Free M...

Send us Fan Mail Bain Partner and Head of Global Consultant Recruiting Keith Bevans joins us for a free-flowing conversation on all things recruiting, interviews, Bain, and pivoting in the face of COVID-19. You don't want to miss the insight Keith shares on succeeding in the recruiting process, what sets Bain apart from other firms, and what he sees in the post-corona landscape. Sponsor an ep...

Send us Fan Mail Disney and Uber are two of the most well known brands in business today. Both are in a period of rapid transition; Disney is launching its eponymous streaming service (Disney+) and Uber is fighting battles on two fronts - against regulators wanting to classify its drivers as employees, and investors demanding a path to profitability. Why are these two companies making the moves th...

Send us Fan Mail How would a McKinsey consultant approach the Coronavirus Crisis? This is a more prescient question than you might expect, as McKinsey is on the frontlines of helping the U.S., Italian, and other governments deal with issues wrought by coronavirus. In this inaugural episode of Strategy Simplified, we sit down with ex-McKinsey consultant Lisa Bright, who walks us through how McKinse...

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