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Some problem in market sizing

Market sizing
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Sorry to tell you, there are plenty of mistakes in there. If you want to segment between large renovation and small renovation, treat each of these as a segment (i.e. estimate separately the total renovation value for e ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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ME first round market sizing case

1st round Bain & Company Market sizing MBB Middle East
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Hi there, You'll learn a lot more from this by trying it out yourself first! Why don't you post your approach here and we can provide commentary? Hint: This is a bottom-up market sizing (think about how much you could m ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Final round BCG visiting associate

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Even though no one can know for certain until you receive a formal response, very rarely a BCG consultant would make the laptop joke unless they really mean it :) they know how important these interviews are for people, ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Market Sizing - Demad Vs. Supply Side

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You're exactly right! And, the same logic goes for top-down versus bottom up. Here are some you can practice on (with video explanations!): Market Sizing WITH SOLUTION - Coffee Shop Revenue | PrepLounge.com Market Sizin ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Estimate the number of whatsapp messages sent per day?

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Hello PK, I have alredy answered to some of your questions regarding market sizing, they are truly interesting. I believe tought you always have the same flaw: you only consider one of the two big segments (person ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Market sizing - Luxury market

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Honestly this is quite broad of a sizing and not something I usually hear of. Usually if you are applying to a consulting firm pretty strong on a vertical or if you are interviewing with a partner of a specific vertical ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Bottom Up Market Sizing: SAAS, Start-Ups, Tech Space

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Hi there,   Stating the somewhat obvious but there is no single strategy for these type of things but let me start by framing how top-down and bottom-up works.   Top-down starts with a whole, big market, and you gradual ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Market Sizing: How would you approach this case?

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Hi there, You'll learn a lot more from this by trying it out yourself first! Why don't you post your approach here and we can provide commentary? Market Sizing WITH SOLUTION - Coffee Shop Revenue | PrepLounge.com Market ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Got this market sizing question at MBB interview and was thrown off

BCG McKinsey and Bain Market sizing
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Hey there, A great example for learning how to approach any market sizing question step by step. Let‘s get to work! General comments In this case, I would propose a supply side estimation. Going over the demand side wou ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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How many Starbucks stores are in the US? Market Sizing

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Using this approach or not depends on whether you need something quickly vs. having a full interview focused on market sizing. Here's the quick approach (for a quick estimation, or to quickly test an estimation you have ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Market sizing from demand or supply side

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When you're estimating NOT guessing. If you're doing any approach and you're making up numbers, then it's the wrong approach! It's very simple: Do the approach the is the easiest for you given the question. Are they ask ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Market sizing - number of EVs

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When approaching a market sizing case for two segments, such as people who don't have electric vehicles (EVs) and people who already have diesel cars, it's important to consider the unique characteristics and behaviors ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Top Down vs Bottom Up (Estimations)

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Hello! The top-down method for market sizing is typically quicker and provides a general estimate promptly. However, it's often not as precise as the bottom-up approach.  In a real consultancy setting, the top-down meth ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Market Sizing Case Interview -- What's Involved?

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Hi there, First of all, congratulations on the progress in the application process with the consulting firm thus far! I would be happy to share my thoughts on your question: First of all, and contrary to what other coac ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Size of the second hand car market in the US

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Define the market scope: Clarify whether you are referring to the entire second-hand car market or a specific segment, such as passenger cars or commercial vehicles. Identify key variables: Total population: Determine t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Help with a market sizing question: How many assistant nurses are there in Sweden?

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Here's a suggested approach: Define the key variables: Population: The population in Sweden is 10 million. Age range for assistant nurses: Determine the age range for individuals who typically work as assistant nurses. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Market sizing: How many people visit the emergency department at one hospital per year?

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here's an approach you can take to estimate the number of people who visit the emergency department at one hospital per year: Define the key variables: Population: Determine the population served by the hospital. Averag ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Brain teaser - babies born per year / month / day?

brainteaser Market sizing
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Hi, US population: 320M Life expectation: 80y HP: Population equally spread for every age -> 0-1 years old: 320M/80 = 4M Baby born in a day: 4M/365 = 11k Best, Antonello
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Does anyone know what L.E.K, first round cases/interviews are like?

Case Interview Case LEK L.E.K. L.E.K. Consulting L.E.K. Interviews LEK LEK Consulting Market sizing
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Hi there, Just so happens I do….because I actually know the questions they ask :) I track questions from my candidates' interviews   #1 Rule: Even though I have this list, please stop trying to predict what will happen. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)
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Market sizing at BCG

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The very simple answer to your question is "YES IT IS VERY IMPORTANT" You even can face a market sizing question as your overall case interview at any round. Cheers Serhat
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