Category: Strategy Simplified

Why Businesses Should Focus On The Top Line In Crisis

In a crisis, like what we're experiencing with Covid-19, should businesses focus on the "top-line", (gross sales), or the "bottom-line", (profit after expenses)? Each have their own pros and cons, with long-term repercussions from each decision. So which should businesses do in times of crisis in order to keep their organizations solvent and sustainable? Of…

Boston Red Sox: The Business of Baseball

The Boston Red Sox are one of the most iconic teams in baseball. Yet, what about the business side of the game? What kind of business model do the Red Sox use to be profitable? What revenues does the team actually generate? And what does the future of the game, the future of baseball, and…

Bain-Style Case Study: Lamp Market in Mexico

Listen on Strategy Simplified Former consultant Matt joins Jenny Rae for a Bain-style case walkthrough. He tackles a case piece-by-piece, so listen along to hear how he communicates his thought-patterns and drives to a recommendation. Finally, stick around to hear Jenny Rae give Matt actionable feedback on how he can take his performance to the…

Disney Plus: Is It Viable?

Many companies are coming out with their own streaming services, for some it makes sense, others maybe not. Disney+ is entering the foray and we wanted to look at their market entry from a strategy perspective. Does it make sense for them? Are they a fixed cost or variable business? Based on that, are they…

Harley-Davidson: Riding Into The Sunset?

Listen on Strategy Simplified Harley-Davidson is one of the most iconic brands in American history, holding a hallowed place in American culture and cinema. Can you picture it? The open road in front of you, wind-swept hair, and a black leather studded jacket that exudes the "bad-ass" persona. Yes, Harley has dominated the motorcycle landscape…