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Step inside a live McKinsey-style case interview. In this episode, former McKinsey consultant and expert coach Mark Di Giorgio leads a candidate through a market entry case set in the nutrition and healthcare industry.

Watch how the case unfolds, including:

• Structuring a US market entry problem
• Sizing the diabetes supplement market
• Evaluating retail vs. direct sales channels
• Assessing risks and competitor responses

If you’re preparing for McKinsey, BCG, or Bain, this is your chance to experience the pressure of a real interview and learn how to communicate with structure, clarity, and confidence.

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Mental math is one of the most misunderstood (and feared) parts of the case interview. In this live Case Math Masterclass, we show you how to turn it into a strength.

You’ll learn the 3 types of case math you’ll encounter, the 4-step process to master each one, and how firms actually evaluate your quantitative skills. Plus, watch a live demonstration to see what excellent case math looks like in action.

If you’ve ever worried that math could tank your interview performance, this episode will give you the confidence and playbook you need to dominate.

Additional Resources:

• Black Belt: 8+ hours of expert coaching with an MBB consultant
• Case Prep Plan: A step-by-step guide to getting ready on any timeline
• Scoring Guide: See how MBB interviewers score cases
• Math Drills: Free drills to speed up your mental math abilities

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Get the insider’s view on consulting recruitment in the United Kingdom for 2025. In this episode, we cover market trends, 3 recruiting power moves, and a salary preview for top firms like McKinsey, Bain, and OC&C.

You’ll learn:

• Why where you study matters more than what you study
• The true recruiting timeline for UK firms (hint: it starts earlier than you think)
• What entry-level salaries and bonuses look like across leading UK firms

Consulting demand in the UK is rising, but so is competition. Use this episode as your guide to stay ahead of the curve.

Download the 2025 UK Recruitment Roadmap (free).

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Chili’s just posted five straight quarters of growth and a 39% sales jump, bucking the trend in a struggling casual dining sector.

On today’s Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan unpack what’s behind Chili’s surge and why its real competition may be McDonald’s and Chick-fil-A, not Outback or Applebee’s.

They also explore how Chili’s is threading the needle on pricing strategy, what it reveals about consumer behavior, and why the chain has become a rare bright spot in restaurants.

Links:

• Daily Mail: Family favorite restaurant chain booming thanks to cracking deals… as industry struggles
• Simon-Kucher: Price discrimination: Strategies, legality, and implications for businesses

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Too many candidates spend their prep time chasing rare case interview curveballs. The truth is, most interviews follow a predictable pattern. Over 95% of cases include the same five question types.

In this episode, we break down exactly what they are and how to handle each one - from your opening structure to your final close.

Skip the fluff, focus your practice, and give yourself the best shot at an MBB offer.

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• Black Belt case prep program
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• Case Interview Guide

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Stock buybacks are hitting all-time highs in 2025, led by big banks and tech giants like Apple and Alphabet.

In this episode, Namaan and Jenny Rae unpack what a buyback is, why companies do it, and what this surge signals about corporate balance sheets, sector trends, and the strength of the U.S. economy.

Links:

• Investopedia: What is a Buyback?
• Wall Street Journal: American Companies Are Buying Their Own Stocks at a Record Pace

Chapters:

• 03:35 Understanding Stock Buybacks
• 06:44 The Mechanics of Buybacks and Their Implications
• 09:38 Current Trends in Stock Buybacks
• 12:38 Sector-Specific Insights on Buybacks
• 15:31 The Role of Major Companies in Buybacks
• 18:28 Evaluating the Impact of Buybacks on the Economy
• 21:24 Conclusion and Future Considerations

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Get the latest recruiting scoop you can’t afford to miss. In this Recruiting Intel Drop, we break down McKinsey interview timing, Bain’s creative case format rollout, and key application deadlines for MBB and top boutique firms.

Whether you’re an undergrad, non-MBA master’s student, or advanced degree candidate, you’ll hear exactly what’s happening right now — and what to expect in the coming weeks.

Timestamps:

• [01:02] McKinsey interview invites
• [02:35] Bain's "creative" case interviews
• [03:34] Application deadlines (MBB and boutique)
• [05:35] Resources you can't miss

Additional Resources:

• Recruiting live blog: Up-to-the-minute updates on interview timelines and recruiting process changes
• Application deadlines tracker: All deadlines, all in one place
• Job Board: Over 1,000 amazing consulting and corporate strategy jobs
• Case Interview Hub: Everything you need to prep for case interviews

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Interview coming up fast? Don’t panic. This episode breaks down exactly how to prepare for a case interview when you’ve got 7 days or less.

Learn the 4-step plan our most successful candidates use to prep under pressure, plus what not to waste time on. Whether you're just getting started or need a reset, this is your last-minute roadmap to case success.

Need help fast? Our expert coaches can prep you in under a week. Learn more.

Expert Coaching Programs:

• 1 Hour Interview Coaching
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Additional Resources:

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