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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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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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Market size of pill reducing sleep requirement

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Hi, The worst thing you can do in that case - rush into calculating the market sie without identifying the future of the product. First of all, I would ask the interviewer if there is any specific segment that we wo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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market for cannabis in Germany

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Hi there, About a 6 out of 10 here. #1 Thing Missing: HOW you got to these numbers. You need to make sure you are never guessing for numbers. Rather, you are making estimates based on your knowledge of the world. So: Ho ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Estimate the sales in volume of instant coffee in UK for the next 4 years

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Hi, I think that the correlation to GDP is a good point but it is not the only factor. Try to develop the problem by using more Marketing notions (customer segments, competition, trends for each factor etc.).

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How should I approach "Estimate the size of the market for student loans"?

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Hi there, The best way to learn is by doing :) Post your approach here and we can provide feedback! Remember that there's rarely a "best" answer with market sizing. What's important is that you break down the proble ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Market estimation: how to react if uncertain of the revenue source?

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Hi there, Definitely better to clarify revenue streams upfront rather than guessing or missing an important one. If you are not sure, you may phrase like this: “My understanding is that the main revenue streams in t ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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market sizing: how much do asset management firms spend on 3rd party information each year?

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Hello! Overall, it looks good. I agree that some of the sub-questions (e.g., asset mangement firms, how many?) are not what so ever straightforward. In an interview, you would have the chance to ask and get guidanc ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How to estimate market penetration rate in reality?

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In my experience a mere exercise of triangulation: what are reports saying, what are industry experts saying in interviews or what is the client saying, does this align with the available top-line financial information. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Market Sizing Question: Number of Swimming pool in the UK and Hospital Revenue in London

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Neueste Antwort am 8. Jan. 2021

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Hey there For swimming pools Total Pools = # Private Pools + # Public Pools # Private Pools = No. Households who can afford a pool x % Live in A House x % With Pools # Public Pools = Total Population without Poo ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How would you go about this market sizing question: 'How many barbershops/hairdressers are there in the UK?'

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Hi there, Sorry to be so blunt, but you already failed at step 2. Remember, market sizing isn't about coming to the exact right answer insomuch as it's about assessing your ability to have structured thinking and abilit ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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How would go about market sizing the number of baseball bats that are sold yearly in the US?

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After clarifying the problem. You can approach this situation with 2 variables: The percent of people who play baseall in the US; The average life span of a baseball bat.

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How to estimate 4G and 5G revenue

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As 5G is a big buzz right now in the market, how will we go about estimating 4G and 5G revenue in any country?

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How to capitalise untapped market?

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Hi, In order to answer this question you would need to have a better understanding of the segmentation of the market: - Are there product categories that are untapped and attractive? - Are there customer segments ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Estimate the number of self-driving cars (SDC) needed for the US?

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Neueste Antwort am 29. Juni 2020

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Hi Piyush, I've read carefully all your assumptions, looks very good! In the real estimation within the case probably the second part would be left out (dividing demand by # of rides) because it becomes too cumbersome ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Estimate the number of piano tuners in San Francisco?

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Hello! Overall agree, but you are focusing on the household markets and forgetting the "public" pianos (e.g., restaurants, music schools, concert halls, etc.) Cheers, Clara

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How many queries does Gmail get per day?

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Hi Piyush, I like your approach. The only thing you can improve is estimating also the number of active users on Gmail, by making assumptions on how many people use email service and the market share of Gmail (both per ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Estimate the market size ($/year) for western wear in India today and five years from today.

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Hello, For the first part, I would approach the problem startin from the total Indian population. To do a forecast, you have to consider different factors: Increase of population buying western wear (e.g. if you d ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Market sizing case

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Hi There are a few ways to estimate the number of tourists in Paris. One quick way is highlighted below. Take the total population of Paris - ~10M Assume on average in any given day ~2.5% of the population are so ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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Mkt sizing - revenues of a bar in the center of London

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Hello, I would first of all asking if the bar has both tables (how many?) and counter service. I wouldn't worry too much about competition, since in the center of Lond it's fair to assume that you have enough demand. ... (ganze Antwort lesen)

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