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Freelance management consultant after a few yers at MBB?

Hello everyone, is it possible to start a solo practice as a management consultant to work with small businesses after a few years at MBB?

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Ian
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on May 25, 2021
Top US BCG / MBB Coach - 5,000 sessions |Tech, Platinion, Big 4 | 9/9 personal interviews passed | 95% candidate success

100% I'm on a project as we speak!

In fact, the demand for ex-MBB consultants is extremely high. I get reached out to on a weekly basis for projects that require ex-MBB consultants.

You really do get your pick of the litter here! You're able to select projects based on interest, time committment required, rate, etc.

Florian
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on May 26, 2021
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Hey there,

Yes, it's easy and increasingly common. Either you work with small businesses solo OR work for larger companies in a team of several former MBB consultants.

There are also more and more firms popping up that broker former consultants to larger industrial clients.

It also helps to have a good network to get offered opportunities.

Cheers,

Florian

Udayan
Coach
on May 25, 2021
Top rated Case & PEI coach/Multiple real offers/McKinsey EM in New York /12 years recruiting experience

Yes indeed - I do that right now :)

Deleted user
on May 26, 2021

Yes it is - and it is commen. Several models exists, from fully independent to working on a job basis within a network of former MBBs. Check out the website of a firm called Eden McCallum for example. 

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