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Having lunch or creating content? Chris Mercer says …

Rod Burkert

And one takeaway from my INSIDER interview with Chris Mercer is his belief that it is not one thing … it’s several things … done consistently and persistently. One objection I often hear from practitioners when I recommend they create content is that it (writing/video) is less effective than face-to-face meetings. This is what we do!

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Second Chance Case Interviews

CaseInterview.com

I had my Mercer first round the following day, and then the McKinsey. Mercer (now known as Oliver Wyman) called back for a second round the following Monday, and Monitor did too. Find a way to network your way to meeting existing McKinsey consultants. When did I have time to practice between interviews?

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Asset Management – Client Segmentation (Part 3 of 4)

Tom Spencer

For instance, if a client goes to meet a financial advisor to talk about opening a savings account, the topic of mutual funds can be brought up. In countries with concentrated banking sectors, the banks will have enough scale and cross-selling opportunities to have their own major asset management divisions.

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Because you already know how to take people out to lunch

Rod Burkert

I hope last week’s conversation about the either or-ness of face-to-face meetings and creating content spurs you on to do (more) content. Y’all might have heard Chris Mercer say in his INSIDER interview that he uses an iPhone, a tripod, and a microphone and then uploads the recording to Vimeo. #3 On to this week.

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Finding the time to write a book

Rod Burkert

Chris Mercer. We formed an accountability group that meets virtually twice a month to spur each other on. Note: For this to be useful, you must (1) be good at your craft and (2) have authority to implement the strategies and tactics we create for getting the kind of work you want at the fees you deserve. Jim Hitchner. Nancy Fannon.

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Client Experience: what is it … do we have it

Rod Burkert

Scheduled Q3 guests are Chris Mercer (Jul 12), Jim Hitchner (Aug 2), and Nancy Fannon (Sep 6). A recent article in Accounting Today says, “ ‘Client experience’ is best defined as how you meet your clients’ needs at every point over the lifespan of the relationship.” Client experience … what is it.

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Options for Post Consulting Careers

CaseInterview.com

I really enjoyed meeting the consultants, but ultimately feel BCG is a better fit. Here are where some of my friends from BCG, Bain, Mercer, etc. Question: First, let me tell you that LOMS has been of great help. It was interesting and very concise. Thanks to it, I was able to get an offer from BCG and Oliver Wyman.