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In this client documentary you will spend some time with a great client of over 4 years, Bill Graca, and his wonderful family. Bill is a management consultant and discusses his career journey. He talks about the way he has used Firmsconsulting content to both improve his work for clients and the community, and help his firm become more successful. We hope by meeting our clients and learning from their experiences you can increase the value from our library of training programs. Another reason we are introducing this series is we hope that every FC member will be able to find an FC Insider showcased in this series with whom they can particularly relate and learn from. For many members, it is difficult to emulate a partner because the gap in development (and age difference) is so high. Meeting real FC Insiders who are closer to most members’ age and career development stage will hopefully help each member to find some practical advice, guidance, and inspiration that will make a material difference. While we hav

Listen to FIRMSconsulting's conversation with Jerry Colonna. Jerry's book, Reboot, is launched this week. You can get it here: https://amzn.to/2XljCEt Jerry, venture capitalist turned executivecoach to CEOs of major companies, shares his blend of entrepreneurial straight talk and ancient philosophies thinking to help people overcome their own psychological traumas that hold them back personally and professionally. https://www.firmsconsulting.com  

Is there a shift in consulting towards implementation? is our response to two listener's questions, "Is there a shift in consulting towards implementation and how do you get the client to implement?" This episode is complimentary and available on iTunes, Youtube, Spotify and many other podcast players. https://www.firmsconsulting.com

We recently had a coaching session with a client who could become a #McKinsey Principal in about 12 to 24 months. He is currently a McKinsey Associate Principal and has been a long-time client of FIRMSconsulting. He joined our #caseinterview coaching program when he was at Harvard completing an #MBA and we helped him join McKinsey as an associate. This is our 7th year of coaching him and he is a wonderful young man. In this podcast, we are going to summarize some critical advice we offered him, and other McKinsey Principal-level coaching clients, about moving from associate principal to becoming a McKinsey Principal and, thereafter, McKinsey Director. For more info on the FIRMSconsulting platform, visit us at: https://www.firmsconsulting.com Read related article: https://www.firmsconsulting.com/quarterly/mckinsey-principal/

How do I join McKinsey Digital is episode 349 of Case Interviews & Management Consulting iTunes podcast channel. KEEP IN TOUCH:  Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn  WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS FROM MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS? SIGN UP FOR ACCESS TO SELECTED EPISODES HERE.  

"Career guidance: Is an arts or law background worthless to management consulting?" is episode 348 of our Case Interviews & Management Consulting channel. KEEP IN TOUCH:  Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn  WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS FROM MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS? SIGN UP FOR ACCESS TO SELECTED EPISODES HERE. https://www.firmsconsulting.com

"Why do Western interviewers incorrectly assume Asian males lack confidence" is episode 347 of our Case Interviews & Management Consulting channel.   KEEP IN TOUCH:  Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn  WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS FROM MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS? SIGN UP FOR ACCESS TO SELECTED EPISODES HERE. https://www.firmsconsulting.com

"Career guidance: 52 years old, senior manager and not going anywhere" is episode 346 of our Case Interviews & Management Consulting channel. KEEP IN TOUCH:  Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn  WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS FROM MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS? SIGN UP FOR ACCESS TO SELECTED EPISODES HERE. https://www.firmsconsulting.com

"Consulting interview questions: Earning $17/hour, no degree and dreaming of McKinsey and an MBA" is episode 345 of our Case Interviews & Management Consulting channel. KEEP IN TOUCH:  Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn  WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS FROM MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS? SIGN UP FOR ACCESS TO SELECTED EPISODES HERE. https://www.firmsconsulting.com

"Consulting Interview Questions: What advantage PhD students have over MBAs and undergrads?" is episode #344 of our Case Interviews & Management Consulting iTunes channel, ranked top 5-10 in many countries worldwide for careers. KEEP IN TOUCH:  Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn  WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS FROM MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS? SIGN UP FOR ACCESS TO SELECTED EPISODES HERE. https://www.firmsconsulting.com

In this episode, we introduce you to another participant from The Consulting Offer IV.  KEEP IN TOUCH:  Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn  WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS FROM MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS? SIGN UP FOR ACCESS TO SELECTED EPISODES HERE. https://www.firmsconsulting.com

In this episode, we introduce you to another participant from The Consulting Offer IV.  KEEP IN TOUCH:  Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn  WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS FROM MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS? SIGN UP FOR ACCESS TO SELECTED EPISODES HERE. http://www.marketingsavestheworld.com https://www.firmsconsulting.com

In this episode, we introduce you to another participant from The Consulting Offer IV.  KEEP IN TOUCH:  Instagram / Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn  WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS FROM MAJOR CONSULTING FIRMS? SIGN UP FOR ACCESS TO SELECTED EPISODES HERE. http://www.marketingsavestheworld.com https://www.firmsconsulting.com  

Every now and then, someone comes along and makes the subject of management both fun and insightful. That’s what Bill Matassoni has done in his memoir—a combination of compelling stories and contrarian substance—that covers his forty-year career selling what he calls “ephemeral things.” In addition to the memoir, Bill plays host to a series of videos that are entertaining, irreverent, and filled with his conviction that marketing is the primary driver of progress in both commercial and social markets. We will soon release Bill Matassoni's memoir and documentary series. If you would like to read a bonus chapter, view advance content and receive other exclusive strategy material, please sign up below. http://www.marketingsavestheworld.com https://www.firmsconsulting.com  

In this detailed episode we discuss the steps we took to achieve our unprecedented 80% McKinsey & BCG placement rate. This means of all the clients we have admitted, 80% have joined McKinsey or BCG. The remaining 20% have joined other consulting firms, banks, PE, VC, technology firms etc. Firmsconsulting mainly admits candidates with very challenging backgrounds. We seek out clients who have potential but have not always had the opportunity to realize that potential. Therefore, our very high placement rate is not due to having naturally stronger clients. We use advanced and proprietary teaching techniques to bring out the best in clients who are not an obvious fit for McKinsey. This episode will discuss some of those techniques. If you genuinely find our apps/podcasts useful, we would sincerely appreciate if you leave a review for our apps and/or iTunes channels. It can be done anonymously and this small gesture helps us more than you think. To get access to selected episodes from our paid programs opt-in

Since this is the time of year when FC members are going to be negotiating salaries, attending case interviews and anxiously making decisions, we thought it is a good idea to once again reflect on ethics and values. At times like these many sometimes feel that if they could just cut this corner now, everything will be OK... We want to provide some context for how to make decisions that will not only make you feel better in the long term, but will actually leave you better off financially. In this episode we use some interesting anecdotes from Firmsconsulting to articulate these points. If you genuinely find our podcasts useful, we would sincerely appreciate you leaving a genuine review on iTunes. The mission of Firmsconsulting is to make the world better by arming leaders around the world with the necessary skills to solve mankind's toughest problems. The simple step of leaving a genuine iTunes review will help us greatly in pursuing our mission. Good luck to everyone going through the case interview recru

Listen to how this bright and talented lady joined MBB Europe, while based in Africa, despite significant odds. She had no business background whatsoever, graduated from a non target school in a developing country, had never even heard of a consulting club and was previously rejected in the 1st round with MBB (MBB = McKinsey, BCG and Bain). She also experienced excessive discrimination in her home country and we discuss this fallout. These are the kinds of clients in which Firmsconsulting specialiazes. Those with great potential but far from an easy path moving forward. If your background is not ideal listen to this client's story to see that everything is possible if you are disciplined and follow the right guidance. If you genuinely find our podcasts useful, we would sincerely appreciate you leaving a genuine review on iTunes. The mission of Firmsconsulting is to make the world better by arming leaders around the world with the necessary skills to solve mankind's toughest problems. The simple step of leavi

Here we share the very detailed approach we used to place a client, into McKinsey USA, with a 2.1/4.0 GPA. This is the lowest GPA we have ever placed into McKinsey since Firmsconsulting was founded. If you genuinely find our podcasts useful, we would sincerely appreciate you leaving a genuine review on iTunes. The mission of Firmsconsulting is to make the world better by arming leaders around the world with the necessary skills to solve mankind's toughest problems. The simple step of leaving a genuine iTunes review will help us greatly in pursuing our mission. Good luck to everyone going through the case interview recruitment process.  Kris kris @ firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP TO RECEIVE FREE TRAINING VIDEOS HERE KEEP IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

In this #335th and new episode of the Consulting & Case Interviews complimentary podcast, audio version, we continue the conversation started in the previous episode. We discuss a practical example of doing something other people may disagree with. We also touch on idealizing goals (especially during the case interview process) and how to set bold goals while dramatically reducing the pressure. We hope this podcast will make at least a small difference in your career.  Kris kris @ firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP TO RECEIVE FREE TRAINING VIDEOS HERE KEEP IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.

In this #334 and new episode of the Consulting & Case Interviews complimentary podcast, audio version, we help listeners understand how seeking external validation impacts your case interviews, career and life. This iTunes podcast channel is routinely ranked in the Top-10 worldwide for careers. Thank you for listening and making us the world's most popular consulting & case interview podcast. Kris kris @ firmsconsulting.com SIGN UP TO RECEIVE FREE TRAINING VIDEOS HERE KEEP IN TOUCH: Facebook / Twitter / LinkedIn / Instagram WANT TO LEARN FROM FORMER STRATEGY PARTNERS? REFER TO THE FIRMSCONSULTING ORIGINAL TRAINING PROGRAMS.