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S20E13: How the NFL Turned Media Contracts Into Its Biggest Business Lever (September 26, 2025)
Season 20 Episode 13
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The NFL isn’t just America’s favorite pastime. It’s also a business giant that generates two-thirds of its revenue from one source: media rights.
In this episode of Market Outsiders, Nam…
Published on 1 month, 1 week ago
S20E12: MBB Digital Assessments Broken Down
Season 20 Episode 12
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Consulting recruiting has changed, and digital assessments are now the new gatekeeper. In this episode, we break down what McKinsey, Bain, and BCG’s digital tests look like in 2025, wha…
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S20E11: Labubu Dolls and the Business of Scarcity (September 24, 2025)
Season 20 Episode 11
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Labubu dolls are the latest global craze... but what makes them so irresistible?
In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down the business model behind Labubu’s r…
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S20E10: How Economic Consultants Decide What a Song Is Worth (Prerna Rakheja)
Season 20 Episode 10
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Who decides what a song is worth? In this episode, Jenny Rae speaks with Prerna Rakheja – Managing Economist at Bates White – about the landmark Phonorecords IV case that set new stream…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
S20E9: Another Credit Card Fee Increase? Why Amex Increased the Platinum Fee to $895 (September 18, 2025)
Season 20 Episode 9
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Amex just raised the annual fee on its Platinum card from $695 to $895 — a nearly 30 percent jump.
In this episode of Market Outsiders, Jenny Rae and Namaan break down what’s behind the…
Published on 1 month, 2 weeks ago
S20E8: Wait... Consulting Hiring Is Up 22%?
Season 20 Episode 8
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Consulting hiring is up 22% year over year — the biggest surge since before the pandemic. But there’s a catch.
In this episode of Strategy Simplified, Japheth breaks down 3 major shifts …
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S20E7: Ram Shelves Electric Pickups - Were They Doomed From the Start? (September 15, 2025)
Season 20 Episode 6
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Ram will cancel its all-electric pickup, raising questions about the EV market, the rise of hybrids, and what truck buyers really want. Was the plan ever realistic, or just peak EV hype…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
S20E6: Bain Expands in Canada with New Montreal Office
Season 20 Episode 6
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Bain is doubling down on Canada. In this episode of Strategy Simplified, we sit down with Jed Fallis, Bain’s Managing Partner in Canada, to talk about the firm’s brand-new Montreal offi…
Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago
S20E5: How Jolie Turned Your Showerhead Into a Subscription Business (September 11, 2025)
Season 20 Episode 5
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Jolie isn’t just selling showerheads — it’s turning your bathroom into a subscription business. In today’s episode, we break down how a simple product innovation paired with sharp marke…
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S20E4: How to Break Into Consulting in Canada in 2025
Season 20 Episode 4
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Want to land a consulting role in Canada? This episode walks you through everything you need to know about breaking into consulting in 2025.
We cover:
The current Canadian consulting mark…Published on 1 month, 3 weeks ago