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400+ MBB Consultants across 50+ countries trusted The MBB Offer Machine™ 
in their strategy consulting interview preparation to land their JOB OFFERS from 
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For ambitious MBB applicants who are done with random prep — and ready to follow a proven, expert-led system.
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We produce more MBB offers than any other coaching program in the world.
Over 600 consultants at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain trusted The MBB Offer Machine™ to land their offers. Now it’s YOUR turn.
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Trusted by 600+ candidates who received offers
at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain across 50+ global offices.
Get The Interview
Application Risk Elimination

CV and cover letter positioning 
based on recruiter screening logic.

Elimination of common
rejection triggers.

Clear interview invitation strategy.
Secure The Offer
Interview Decision Control

Case and Fit built around how interviewers evaluate risk.

Consistent signal delivery
under pressure.

Removal of common failure patterns.
Seal The Deal
Post-Offer Negotiation Strategy.

Offer comparison and 
negotiation strategy.

Compensation positioning.

Decision support at 
final stage.
Want to join an Elite consulting firm? We understand how you feel.
You’ve envisioned it countless times – the moment you step into the world of highest-caliber consulting, joining an elite firm like McKinsey & Company, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), or Bain & Company.

Imagine if that journey began today, leading you to where global strategies are born.

Think of the exhilarating rush of joining that distinguished league, where your recommendations don't just fill reports, but redefine businesses, markets, and entire industries. When your voice carries weight in rooms where futures are decided – when YOUR findings spark transformation.

But… There is a voice within, whispering questions and doubts. Isn't there?

It's not just about mastering case studies or frameworks. It's the unspoken fears – fear of not measuring up, fear that your best might still fall short, fear that this dream, so close yet so elusive, might slip away…

Yet – you are not alone! This path is trodden by many, but only a few dare to confront these inner trials. It's a journey that demands more than intelligence or hard work. It requires resilience, a deep understanding of your own value, and the courage to show it. Unapologetically.

The BAIN CONSULTANT...
The McKINSEY PROJECT MANAGER...
The BCG PARTNER...

...each of them was once where you are now – on the brink of something extraordinary, battling not just a rigorous interview process, but also their own inner uncertainty.

...each of them started their journey amid the same whirlwind of aspirations and doubts swirling in your mind right now.

The question isn't just "Are you ready for MBB interviews?".

The path to reaching the highest echelon in the consulting world is not just about acing the interview; it's about conquering the very doubts that make you human – and turning them into the FUEL that propels you forward!

Therefore, the question is rather "Are you ready to conquer your fears and transform them into your greatest strengths?" This is more than a journey to a job; it is a journey to discover the very core of your potential.

And the quality of the GUIDANCE you get throughout this journey will determine where you actually end up. 

So for this guidance – why would you settle for anything less than the best? The Gold standard... The MBB Offer Machine™!
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CONSULTING
This is not a "Coaching Program". It is a SYSTEM built around how hiring decisions at MBB are made.
STRATEGY CONSULTING
The World's #1 Coaching Program for
Strategy Consulting Interview Preparation 
We provide the world’s most effective coaching for McKinsey, BCG, and Bain interview preparation – trusted by hundreds of successful candidates globally.

We specialize in helping high-potential individuals secure offers at top-tier strategy consulting firms like McKinsey, BCG, and Bain & Company through the most proven and results-driven mentoring available.

Unmatched Track Record
Our results speak for themselves: Over 600 clients have successfully landed offers at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain after going through our expert-led coaching program.
But that’s not all. The total number of offers received by our clients – including multiple MBB cross-offers, as well as placements at other prestigious global firms like Oliver Wyman, Strategy&, or Kearney – exceeds 2,000.

Success at Every Level
We have a proven track record of placing candidates across all seniority levels at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain – ranging from internship positions to senior roles like Associate Partner.

Ongoing Success, Week After Week
On average, four to five of our clients sign employment contracts with world-renowned strategy consulting firms every single week.
Uncomfortable truth: Almost all candidates who apply at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain... are failing.

Not because they aren’t smart enough.

They fail due to preparing inside poor quality systems.

Systems built by people who, in reality, were just junior consultants who never sat in the interviewer seat.

We know this struggle personally. 
Not from the outside.
But from the interview room.

We spent many years at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.
We interviewed hundreds of candidates.
We rejected far more people than we ever hired.

We know how MBB interviewers evaluate risk, consistency, and readiness.

Based on this, we have built a system that aligns candidates precisely to those criteria.

That is why our results hold across offices, geographies, and seniority levels. 

Week after week.
Over 600 offers secured at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.

Across all continencts. Across diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
Over 600 offers secured at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.
Across all continencts. Across diverse academic and professional backgrounds.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.






Application Risk Elimination


CV and cover letter positioning based on recruiter screening logic.

Elimination of common 
rejection triggers.

Clear interview invitation strategy.
Get The Interview






Interview Decision Control


Case and Fit built around how interviewers evaluate risk.

Consistent signal delivery 
under pressure.

Removal of common failure patterns.
Secure The Offer






Post-Offer Negotiation Strategy


Offer comparison and 
negotiation strategy.

Compensation positioning.

Decision support 
at final stage.
Seal The Deal
Why This System Exists
The MBB Offer Machine™ was built after observing 
the same pattern repeatedly.

Strong candidates failing not because of ability, but 
because they misunderstood how interviewing and hiring decisions are made at the MBB level.

The system exists to remove that misunderstanding.

Not through more preparation.
But through better judgment.


Focus, removing misunderstanding.
The Standard We Enforce 
The MBB Offer Machine™ is built around a simple principle.

Interviews do not reward effort.
They reward judgment under pressure.

Our role is not to motivate candidates 
or overwhelm them with preparation.

It is to impose the same decision standards used inside McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, long before the interview begins.

That means:

No guessing what interviewers want.
No false confidence built on volume.
No hope based preparation.

Only clarity, structure, and control when it matters.

That is the standard we apply.
And it is not negotiable.


Standard, enforcing judgment.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
The MBB Offer Machine™
Where
MBB Offers Become Routine
Real candidates.

Real names.

Real offers.
Watch real MBB consultants speak about how we enabled them to secure their offers at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.
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600+ Offers Secured · 50+ Countries · 1 Proven System
Hundreds of careers at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain started here.
Offer Secured
McKinsey Frankfurt
"This McKinsey interview coaching led to multiple consulting offers (including my target firm McKinsey). It really transformed the way I THINK and how I approach problems!"
Multiple Offers Secured
Bain (NYC) 
BCG (Miami)
William Karet
"The MBB Offer Machine provides unmatched case interview coaching for MBB. Always knowing where to go next during a case was key for me. In contrast to other resources like Crafting Cases, it allowed me to really shine in my BCG and Bain interviews."
Multiple Offers Secured
BCG and McKinsey Copenhagen
"The interview coaching by The MBB Offer Machine enabled me to completely detach myself from the ineffective mainstream way of solving cases based on frameworks. Hence I could so much stand out versus my peers during the interviews. to secure my consulting offers from BCG and McKinsey."
Offer Secured
Bain & Company 
New York
David Markel
"This rigorous Bain interview preparation made all the difference for me! The capability building and continuous practicing was key to my offer from Bain & Company."
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
Offer Secured
McKinsey Athens
"This interview coaching is eye-opening. I tried PrepLounge, Crafting Cases, RocketBlocks, Case Coach, etc. But I have not seen anything like The MBB Offer Machine anywhere. Receiving my consulting offer from McKinsey was the logical consequence." 
Offer Secured
BCG Stockholm
"Breaking into MBB was really a central priority in my life. That is why I didn't want to do random sessions with PrepLounge coaches. I wanted the absolute best BCG interview coaching: The MBB Offer Machine."
Offer Secured
McKinsey Shanghai
"The MBB Offer Machine completely transformed how I approach case interviews as well as business problems in general. I am super thankful for the case interview coaching, and I couldn't have received my consulting offer from McKinsey without this coaching. Thank you!"
Offer Secured
McKinsey Paris
"Joining this interview coaching was the best decision in my interview prep journey. I quickly shifted from an ineffective framework mentality to a bullet-proof logic, by which I could easily secure several offers, including my consulting offer from McKinsey."
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
About Us
The MBB Offer Machine™
At The MBB Offer Machine™, we don't just prepare you for consulting interviews – we get you HIRED by McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. We transform you into the candidate that these elite firms are fighting to hire.

Essentially all mainstream consulting prep resources and case books are outdated, superficial, and ineffective. 

Contrary to the authors of these mainstream resources, our mentors are former Senior Managers from McKinsey and BCG who have personally hired, trained, and managed successful consultants there. 

This exclusive insider perspective provides you with unparalleled insights into what actually sets candidates apart at the highest levels.
Our unique, rigorous approach helps you build the structured thinking, communication excellence, and analytical precision that elite consulting firms demand.

As a result, our clients consistently stand out, impress senior interviewers, and secure offers at the world's top consulting firms. Every single week.
By the time you've completed our program, you'll not just be ready to interview – you'll have mastered advanced problem-solving skills at a level above most first-year MBB consultants.

That’s why you will outperform candidates using generic prep resources like CaseCoach or RocketBlocks. No mainstream resource can match the depth and quality of our system.

Clients who train with The MBB Offer Machine™ don't just pass interviews. They leave lasting impressions and secure offers consistently at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
What?
What do we do?
  • End-to-End Coaching for MBB Offers. We guide you through every stage – application excellence, interview mastery, and offer negotiation – to secure your position at the world’s most prestigious strategy consulting firms: McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.
  • ​Rigorous, Logic-Based Problem Solving. Forget outdated frameworks. We train you to solve case problems with structured, logical thinking – exactly according to how McKinsey, BCG, and Bain evaluate top candidates.
  • ​Transformative Communication & Analytical Skills. We don't just improve your interview skills – we transform your thinking, analysis, and communication, ensuring you deliver answers that compel top-tier consulting firms to hire you.
  • ​Unmatched Depth of Preparation. Our training helps you develop a level of maturity, rigor, and strategic insight surpassing anything you can find in popular resources such as "Case in Point," "Case Interview Secrets," or any standard case prep tools.
  • Real Insider Insights. As former trained interviewers at McKinsey and BCG, we prepare you using the actual evaluation criteria the top firms rely on – allowing you to confidently understand what recruiters and interviewers really want, as well as their underlying reasons and motives.
Who?
Who do we work with?
  • Aspiring top students and graduates who plan to kickstart their careers with a job offer at one of the world's most prestigious consulting firms.
  • ​Young professionals with 2-5 years experience in industry or lower tier consulting firms who plan to shift their careers towards top level strategy consulting.
  • ​Experienced professionals with 8+ years experience in industry, finance, tech, or consulting, who plan to leverage their expertise at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain.
Problem?
What are they struggling with?
  • Framework Mentality: They're stuck memorizing generic "frameworks" from outdated sources like "Case In Point" or "Case Interview Secrets," leaving them unable to think flexibly and logically. Instead, they're trapped in rigid and fragile methods that crumble under scrutiny of real MBB interviewers.
  • ​Wrong Practice: They mistakenly believe that solving countless generic cases will automatically lead to improvement. As a result, they never develop deep strategic thinking, structured problem-solving, or confident communication skills – essential for impressing top-tier interviewers at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.
  • ​Falling for Consulting Myths: They waste valuable preparation time chasing myths like "fast mental math" or obsessing over irrelevant "industry knowledge." These distractions have zero impact on how they're actually assessed by MBB interviewers, causing frustration and poor results.
Solution?
How do we solve these problems?
The MBB Offer Machine™ transforms candidates into highly sought-after MBB consultants – proven by hundreds of client offers at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.

Our unmatched success rate comes from our uniquely effective approach, built on these core pillars:
  • Achieving Application Excellence: Crafting your CV and cover letter to exactly hit the trigger points of recruiters at the elite consulting firms.
  • Establishing the Foundations of Rigorous Thinking: Teaching a structured, logical, and precise thinking process instead of relying on memorized frameworks.
  • Building Universal Problem-Solving Skills: Preparing you to tackle any strategic question using a bulletproof, logic-based approach.
  • Developing Crystal-Clear Communication: Helping you articulate complex thinking clearly, confidently, and convincingly
  • Reaching ​Case Interview Mastery: Rapidly building your case-solving skills through targeted, personalized coaching and iterative practice loops.
  • Ensuring Outstanding Preparation for Behavioral Interviews: Co-creating compelling, authentic answers to Personal Fit and Personal Experience Interview questions – making you leave a memorable impression even before the case begins.
  • ​"Behind-The-Curtain"-Insights: ​Uncovering the hidden criteria and decision-making process among MBB interviewers, and helping you to turn them from evaluators into advocates.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
FOUNDERS
Our Founders have created an unmatched track record
Dr. Sidi S. Koné
Former Senior Engagement Manager and Interviewer at McKinsey | Former Senior Consultant at BCG
Dr. Sidi Koné has personally assessed and rejected hundreds of candidates at McKinsey and BCG.

That experience is the foundation of the MBB Offer Machine™.

Sidi's work focuses on one thing.
Understanding how interview decisions are actually made under pressure, and translating that logic into a system candidates can apply reliably.

Inside the program, Sidi is responsible for decision standards, evaluation logic, and enforcing what “MBB ready” truly means. No guesswork. No false confidence.
Dr. Jörn Kobus
Former Senior Engagement Manager and Interviewer at McKinsey
Dr. Jörn Kobus led large scale consulting teams at McKinsey and served on the Firm’s recruiting teams in Europe, where he interviewed and assessed hundreds of candidates.

He brings deep expertise in structuring, communication, and senior level problem solving, particularly for complex case and fit interviews.

Within the MBB Offer Machine™, Jörn ensures candidates develop the clarity, structure, and judgment expected at the highest levels of MBB, across both interviews and real client work.
OUR CLIENTS
Who do we work with?
This system is selective by design.
We work with candidates who are already competitive, but refuse to leave outcomes to chance.
This is for you if you are in one of these situations:















You have strong academic ability and clear ambition, but interview outcomes feel unpredictable.

You want to understand exactly how screening and interview decisions are made, and how to align your performance to them.

Pedigree alone is not your strategy. Execution is.
🎓 A Competitive Student or Recent Graduate















 You have built early momentum 
in your career. 

Now you want to transition into top tier strategy consulting.

You are not looking for generic prep.

You are looking for a structured way to convert your experience into interviewer signals that land offers.
💼 An Early-Career Professional Targeting MBB















You bring significant experience, and you understand that senior interviews are judged differently.

You need a system that respects your background while translating it into what MBB interviewers actually evaluate.

This is about precision, 
not practice volume.
🏆 An Experienced Hire With 
No Margin for Error
Who do we NOT work with?
This is not for everyone.
We work only with candidates who are decisive, coachable, and execution focused.


The MBB Offer Machine™ is not a fit for you when the below conditions are present.
   ❌     You are still unsure whether strategy consulting is the right path

   ❌     You are primarily seeking visa or work permit sponsorship

   ❌     You want motivation instead of correction

   ❌     You struggle to follow direct, expert feedback

   ❌     You expect a “done for you” solution

   ❌     You are more than 12 months away from interviewing
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
RESULTS
RESULTS

Results,
Independently Verified

Our Results
speak for themselves

Verified feedback from clients who who worked with The MBB Offer Machine™.

All reviews are verified by Trustpilot™. Client identities are third party confirmed.

These reviews span students, professionals, and experienced hires across multiple interview cycles and geographies.

Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
The Gold Standard
The Gold Standard for Securing and Converting MBB Interviews














At The MBB Offer Machine™, your mentors aren’t just former consultants.

They are senior leaders with years of experience recruiting, managing, and mentoring consultants at McKinsey and BCG.

Their insider insights and deep understanding of the consulting recruitment process set a Gold Standard that generic “case coaches” can’t even approach.

With this world-class guidance, you’ll develop the skills and mindset of a top-performing consultant of MBB calibre.

World-Class Guidance
Elite Mentorship:
Guidance by MBB Senior Managers














Benefit from direct, personalized 1-on-1 coaching at every step to build and refine your skillset until you are "MBB offer-ready".

Receive real-time support via WhatsApp for quick answers, on-the-spot advice, and encouragement as you progress.

In addition, we offer daily face-to-face touchpoint calls with senior mentors to ensure you’re consistently progressing.

This level of accessibility and hands-on mentoring keeps you confident and on track. Every single day!

Continuous
Feedback
You’re Never On Your Own:
Real-Time Support When You Need It














No two candidates are alike, and neither are our coaching plans.

Your program is tailored to YOUR specific background, strengths, and goals.

We create a proven, personalized roadmap for you that is as unique as your situation.

From strategy to execution, we make sure every step of your preparation journey aligns perfectly with what global elite firms like McKinsey, Boston Consulting Group (BCG), and Bain & Company want to see in their ideal hire.

Tailored
To You
a Proven, personalized Roadmap:
Your tailored MBB Success Strategy
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
The Proven System
to Secure Your MBB Offer
From Application to Offer. We Guide You at Every Step.

The MBB Offer Machine™ is an end to end mentoring system built around how MBB firms actually evaluate candidates.

No scattered prep. No guesswork. No last minute scrambling.

Every step is intentional, sequenced, and tied to how offers decisions are made at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.
Learn Directly from Senior MBB Insiders.

Your mentors are former Senior Managers and experienced interviewers from McKinsey and BCG.

They have hired, rejected, and developed consultants inside these firms. That perspective shapes everything in the system.

This is not theory.
It is pattern recognition from real hiring decisions.
Develop the Problem Solving Muscle of an MBB Consultant.

The focus is not memorizing frameworks or templates.

You build the thinking discipline expected at project manager and senior consultant level, structured reasoning, decision clarity, and top down logic.

This is how MBB firms distinguish strong candidates from average ones.
Prepared for Each Firm, Not a Generic Interview.

McKinsey, BCG, and Bain do not hire the same way.

Your preparation is tailored to the specific signals, expectations, and decision criteria of each firm.

By the time you walk into the interview, you are not “well prepared”. You are aligned.
Train Alongside Candidates Who Have Secured MBB Offers.

You work within a group of highly committed candidates, many of whom have already secured offers at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.

That environment creates a higher standard of execution, preparation, and accountability.

Momentum compounds when expectations are high.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
Our free Facebook™ Group

"The MBB Offer Machine": 
Join McKinsey, BCG, and Bain!

Facebook Group · 8,512 members
With 8,500+ members, our Facebook™ group is one of the world's leading networks for MBB interview preparation. 

Here, you will meet highly motivated people who are on a similar path as you and who provide support for each other.

We are continuously answering questions, discussing new developments regarding MBB recruiting, and celebrating dozens of MBB offers which fly in week after week…
Your Transformation
Why YOU will successfully break into an 
Elite Consulting Firm when working with 
The MBB Offer Machine™



















































































BEFORE working with 
The MBB Offer Machine™

  • Overwhelmed by Information: You spend countless hours sifting through endless blogs, YouTube videos, and Q&A forums on mass plattforms like PrepLounge – trying to make sense of conflicting advice and piecemeal strategies.
  • ​​Confused by Contradictions: You're frustrated by the conflicting “insider tips” from self-proclaimed experts who seem to offer more confusion than clarity.
  • ​Lacking Structure in Case Solving: Tackling case studies feels like guesswork, leaving you uncertain and dependent on luck rather than a clear, systematic approach.
  • Anxious About Mental Math: The thought of being blindsided by high-pressure case interview math questions fills you with anxiety, unsure if you can handle the stress.
  • Worried About the Competition: With the current economic climate, you fear that the odds of standing out among other candidates are stacked against you.
  • Isolated and Uncertain: You lack connections to those who’ve successfully navigated the MBB gauntlet and secured multiple offers, leaving you feeling isolated and unsure of your own chances.

AFTER working with 
The MBB Offer Machine™

  • Clear, Comprehensive Guidance: You follow a single, proven source that provides end-to-end strategy consulting interview coaching, backed by the world's highest offer rate for McKinsey, BCG, and Bain, saving you time and eliminating uncertainty.
  • Expert Insights from Senior MBB Insiders: Gain direct access to world-leading MBB consulting case interview specialists (not just a "Case Coach", but former Senior Managers and seasoned interviewers from McKinsey and BCG) – true insiders with deep, practical experience. Unlike other providers who were founded by former Junior Consultants who reached just a few years tenure and have in fact ZERO experience as actual interviewers in MBB.
  • Mastering Real Problem-Solving Skills: Develop a robust problem-solving backbone for superior consulting case interview preparation, matching the expertise of experienced MBB consultants at the project manager level and beyond. This makes you 100% independent from memorizing case interview frameworks or learning industry facts.
  • Case Interview Math Made Easy: Demystify the math component of consulting case interviews, translating complex problems into simple, client-friendly solutions.
  • ​Strategically Prepared for Every Firm: Gain a distinct edge by mastering the qualities McKinsey, BCG, and Bain look for in candidates, ensuring you're truly 'offer-ready' before walking into the interview..
  • ​Joining a Proven Success Network: Surrounded by success, you become part of an elite community of candidates who have secured MBB offers, building confidence in a system that consistently delivers results.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
FOUNDERS
Built by Former MBB Interviewers 
and Decision Makers
Dr. Sidi S. Koné
Former Senior Engagement Manager and Interviewer at McKinsey Former Senior Consultant and Interviewer at BCG
Dr. Sidi Koné has established a stellar reputation as a world-leading expert on MBB interview prep, having helped hundreds of candidates land offers from McKinsey, BCG, and Bain. He first established himself as a highly acclaimed case coach on PrepLounge, before co-launching The MBB Offer Machine™.

As an experienced Strategy Consultant at McKinsey and BCG, he gained deep expertise in leadership and high-impact Strategy Consulting. He later served as the Head of Corporate Strategy at CEO Office level of a global multi billion dollars Media & Entertainment corporation.

As a Strategy Consultant at McKinsey and BCG, Sidi has led large consulting teams and worked for top level clients across several continents for many years. As a member of the core recruiting teams in BOTH McKinsey and BCG, he formally interviewed and assessed hundreds of applicants. Thereby, he built an unmatched expertise for consulting interview coaching.

Knowing both firms deeply from the inside, Sidi regularly gives specific insights to our clients who receive cross-offers from both McKinsey and BCG.
Dr. Jörn Kobus
Former Senior Engagement Manager and Interviewer at McKinsey
Dr. Jörn Kobus is an experienced former Strategy Consultant at McKinsey & Company. Jörn brings a wealth of expertise in Strategy Consulting and Digital Transformation, developed through his extensive background at McKinsey, as well as his passion for consulting career development, with a special focus on board-level consulting.

During his tenure at McKinsey, Jörn led large-scale consulting teams, specializing in Digitalization and Analytics, and delivered impactful solutions for top-level clients across Germany and Europe.

As a member of McKinsey's German recruiting team, Jörn interviewed and assessed hundreds of candidates. This experience gave him unique insights into what it takes to successfully break into top consulting firms like McKinsey and thrive in the consulting industry.

Jörn's passion for consulting career development is reflected in his work on McKinsey's first-year consultant training programs and his leadership in shaping the firm's global initiatives for Digitalization and Analytics.

The MBB Offer Machine™ enables you to receive your MBB offer...
... much faster.
Stop wasting months on ineffective preparation.

Generic case books, mental math drills, and “industry knowledge packs” don’t build the skills MBB firms actually evaluate. Worse, they often force candidates to later unlearn bad habits created by low-quality resources and poorly trained practice partners.

Instead, follow a proven, results-driven system designed to prepare you precisely for what McKinsey, BCG, and Bain assess in real interviews. Every element of the process is intentional, structured, and aligned with how offers are actually won.
... much safer.
MBB recruiting is ultra-competitive. Talent alone is not enough.

That’s why we begin by rigorously assessing your starting position, identifying gaps, and then systematically increasing your probability of success. Step by step.

This is the same process we’ve applied with hundreds of candidates who now work at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain worldwide. You don’t guess your way through this process. You execute with clarity.

Over the course of your career, the financial and professional impact of securing an MBB offer can amount to several million dollars - making this one of the highest-leverage investments you can make.
... much smoother.
Most candidates fail for predictable reasons.

They rely on outdated frameworks, memorized "buckets", and cheap mainstream case-prep advice that does not meet the standards of real MBB interviews. These approaches create friction, uncertainty, and inconsistency under pressure.

Working with senior MBB interviewers, you receive clear guidance at every stage of your transformation to becoming truly MBB-offer-ready.

With a proven system and expert judgment behind you, the process becomes focused, structured, and controlled. Exactly how top firms expect candidates to operate.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
REACH OUT

Your MBB Future can start Today. Or Never.
The Choice is Yours.

Let's find out if we fit together!

Step I: 

Submit an Application

Complete a short application outlining your background, timeline, and target firms.

We review every application personally.
Only candidates with a realistic path forward move on.

Step II: 

Initial Screening Conversation

A short call to confirm alignment, commitment, and readiness.

This is not coaching.
It is a decision point.

Step III: 

Private Strategy Call with a Senior Expert

If accepted, you speak directly with a Senior MBB Insider to map your path to MBB offer readiness.

This is a working session.
Not a pitch.

Step 1: 

Fill our application form to outline 
your current situation and your goal.

We can only serve a limited number of clients at any given time. Hence, an application is needed, for us to identify suitable candidates for our programme.

Step 2: 

Conduct a screening call 
with one of our talent scouts.

During this brief 20 minutes phone call we find out whether all necessary conditions are met so we can indeed help you achieve your goal.

Step 3: 

Craft your MBB Offer Strategy 
in a free consultation with an expert!

One of our experts conducts a 75 minutes video call with you to carve out your individual step-by-step plan towards "MBB-offer-readiness".

Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
OUR OFFICES

We are operating 
out of Berlin and Munich

OFFICES

We are operating out of Berlin and Munich

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Founders' Note

from our Founders

The MBB Offer Machine™ exists for one reason.

Too many strong candidates fail not because they lack ability, but because they misunderstand how MBB decisions are made.

We saw this repeatedly from the inside.
As interviewers, as decision makers, and as mentors.

This system is not built to motivate you. Because we know that motivation is not what you are lacking.

This system is built to remove ambiguity, impose standards, and replace guesswork with judgment.

We work with a small number of candidates at a time. 

Not because we enjoy rejecting interested candidates, but because enforcing standards requires focus.

If you work with us, you should expect direct feedback, clear correction, and accountability.

That is how MBB offers are earned.

Nothing more. Nothing less.
– Dr. Jörn Kobus                     – Dr. Sidi S. Koné
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
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It reflects what we see working, failing, and changing in real interview processes at McKinsey, BCG, and Bain.

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These videos cover recurring patterns we see across hundreds of MBB preparation journeys, 
including why strong candidates fail and what actually changes outcomes.
REACH OUT!

Your MBB Future can start Today. Or Never. 
The Choice is Yours.

If you are considering a real attempt at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain, 
the next step is an assessment of fit.

Step 1: 

Fill our application form to outline 
your current situation and your goal.

We can only serve a limited number of clients at any given time. Hence, an application is needed, for us to identify suitable candidates for our programme.

Step 2: 

Conduct a screening call 
with one of our talent scouts.

During this brief 20 minutes phone call we find out whether all necessary conditions are met so we can indeed help you achieve your goal.

Step 3: 

Craft your MBB Offer Strategy 
in a free consultation with an expert!

One of our experts conducts a 75 minutes video call with you to carve out your individual step-by-step plan towards "MBB-offer-readiness".

 Step I 

Submit an Application

Complete a short application outlining your background, timeline, and target firms.

We review every application personally.
Only candidates with a realistic path forward move on.

 Step II 

Initial Screening Conversation

A short 10-minutes-call to confirm alignment, commitment, and readiness.

This is not coaching.

It is a decision point.

 Step III 

Private Strategy Call with a Senior Expert

If accepted, you speak directly with a Senior MBB Insider to map your path to MBB offer readiness.

This is a 75-minutes working session, conducted via video call.

Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
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Step 1: 

Fill our application form to outline 
your current situation and your goals

We can only serve a limited number of clients at any given time. Hence, an application is needed, for us to identify suitable candidates for our programme.

Step 2: 

Conduct a screening call 
with one of our talent scouts

During this brief 20 minutes phone call we find out whether all necessary conditions are met so we can indeed help you achieve your goal.

Step 3: 

Craft your MBB Offer Strategy 
in a free consultation with an expert!

One of our experts conducts a 75 minutes video call with you to carve out your individual step-by-step plan towards "MBB-offer-readiness".

Step 1: 

Fill our application form to outline 
your current situation and your goal.

We can only serve a limited number of clients at any given time. Hence, an application is needed, for us to identify suitable candidates for our programme.

Step 2: 

Conduct a screening call 
with one of our talent scouts.

During this brief 20 minutes phone call we find out whether all necessary conditions are met so we can indeed help you achieve your goal.

Step 3: 

Craft your MBB Offer Strategy 
in a free consultation with an expert!

One of our experts conducts a 75 minutes video call with you to carve out your individual step-by-step plan towards "MBB-offer-readiness".

IN THE PRESS

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Referenced by Leading Global Publications
Our work has been cited by publications including Business Insider, The Wall Street Journal
and Süddeutsche Zeitung.

These features reflect consistent interest in how MBB hiring decisions actually work.
QUESTIONS?

FAQ
(Frequently Asked Questions)

How is The MBB Offer Machine™ different from other consulting interview prep resources?
Most interview prep resources are created by consultants who never hired candidates.

The MBB Offer Machine™ is built by former senior managers and interviewers from McKinsey and BCG who have made real hiring decisions.

The system focuses on the skills and judgment actually evaluated in interviews, not memorized frameworks or shortcuts.

That difference is decisive.
What is included in the coaching?
This is not a collection of sessions. 
It is an end to end mentoring system.

Support typically includes application strategy, CV and cover letter positioning, referral and networking strategy, case interview preparation, fit interview preparation, and offer level decision guidance.

Everything is structured around one outcome, offer readiness.
Will I receive individual 1 on 1 support?
Yes.

You receive consistent 1 on 1 guidance from senior experts throughout the process.

Progress is actively monitored and adjusted until you reach interview level performance.
Where can I see testimonials and results from former clients?
Verified client outcomes are available on the Results section of this site. 

Additional testimonials and documented offers are published publicly via Trustpilot and our dedicated client testimonial channel on YouTube.
What is the duration of the program?
There is no fixed duration.

Some candidates secure offers within weeks.

Others work through a longer preparation cycle depending on timing, background, and target firms.

Most candidates work with us for several months until outcomes are achieved.
What is the price of the program?
Pricing depends on your situation, timeline, and level of support required.

This is not a low cost product and is not designed to be.

Details are discussed only after a fit assessment.
I am not sure whether this program is right for me. How do I know?
That is the purpose of the application and initial assessment.

If your goal is McKinsey, BCG, or Bain, we will tell you clearly whether and how we can help.

If it is not a fit, we will say so.
Why do I need to apply instead of booking directly?
We work with a limited number of candidates at any given time.

Applications ensure alignment, commitment, and realistic timelines before any collaboration begins.
What defines a strong candidate for this program?
Decisiveness, coachability, and execution discipline.

Background matters far less than the ability to follow expert guidance and apply it consistently.
Do you help with online assessments?
Yes.

We advise on the logic and expectations behind the assessment tools used by top consulting firms.
Do you work with experienced professionals switching into consulting?
Yes.

We regularly support experienced professionals transitioning into consulting roles, including senior positions, when the profile and timing make sense.
Will my educational or professional background block me from MBB?
No.

MBB firms hire for problem solving ability and judgment, not specific degrees.

Most backgrounds are viable when positioned correctly.
I do not have an MBA. Is that a problem?
No.

An MBA is not required to receive offers at McKinsey, BCG, or Bain.

Both founders of The MBB Offer Machine™ built their MBB careers without one.
Can you help with Big 4 consulting interviews?
Only for strategy consulting roles. We do not support preparation for audit, tax, or non consulting tracks.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.

Request a Private MBB Assessment

This is the first step in determining whether 
working together makes sense.

The MBB Offer Machine™ works with a limited number of candidates at any given time.

Because of this, every potential collaboration starts with an assessment of fit.
Capacity is intentionally limited to ensure depth of guidance.

We work with candidates who are decisive, coachable, and prepared to execute.
The assessment determines whether those conditions are met.

If the assessment indicates a strong fit, you will be invited to a private session with a Senior MBB Insider.

This session is used to evaluate your current position, identify gaps, and outline a realistic path to MBB readiness.
What You Can Expect
A clear, honest assessment of where you stand today and whether an MBB offer is a realistic objective for you.

No generic advice.
No obligation.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.

Request a Private MBB Assessment

This is the first step in determining whether working together makes sense.

The MBB Offer Machine™ works with a limited number of candidates at any given time.

Because of this, every potential collaboration starts with an assessment of fit.

Capacity is intentionally limited to ensure depth of guidance.

We work with candidates who are decisive, coachable, and prepared to execute.

The assessment determines whether those conditions are met.

If the assessment indicates a strong fit, you will be invited to a private session with a Senior MBB Insider.

This session is used to evaluate your current position, identify gaps, and outline a realistic path to MBB readiness.

What You Can Expect

A clear, honest assessment of where you stand today and whether an MBB offer is a realistic objective for you.

No generic advice.
No obligation.
Availability is limited. We assess fit before any collaboration.
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