MBA Secrets

Try to avoid the idea that when you get into an MBA program that you have to follow the prescribed path through. Tailor your experience to YOU and YOUR goals! Listen in to find out how I am doing that.
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This is exhausting stuff... and I'm LOVING it!!! Listen in to hear about the first week of business school. If you have any specific questions, please feel free to reach out and we'll talk about it (ryan@mbasecretspodcast.com)!
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WOW. Business school is crazy awesome, and CRAZY exhausting, and this was only orientation week. Listen in to hear how it went!

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School starts next week... And I am taking a new approach from the one I had planned on for the past year...

If you are headed into your MBA program, I highly recommend reading this book...

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Per Al Dea's recommendation... Here is my press release for graduation day two years from now.

Shout out to Evan Gray for spending some time with us - and answering questions he wasn't prepared for! We had a listener submit the request to have both a UW Foster student on the show as well as a list of questions to ask that person, Evan handled it all like a champ and we appreciate it big time! If you have interest in the University of Washington and the Foster School of Business, or if you are interested in an MBA generally, take a listen!
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You don't want to miss this one... Al Dea, author of MBA Insider, host of the MBA Insider podcast, and founder of MBASchooled, joins the show to drop knowledge bombs left and right. Seriously, if you are considering an MBA, applying, in your program, or even just have an interest in becoming a better version of yourself, this one is for you.

Check out this awesome content from Al:
MBASchooled
MBA Insider book
MBA Insider podcast
Finite and Infinite Games by James Carse

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I used to procrastinate worse than probably anybody in the world (I've got the story to prove it...). We all procrastinate to a degree, even when we THINK we are being productive. That is something to root out especially heading into business school! Here are my thoughts on some ways to do that and why it is so important.
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This started out as a nice plug to spend time with family... And it turned into my thoughts on some cautions to consider as you head into your MBA program...
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To make the kind of sacrifice for 1-2 years that business school requires (time, money, lost salary, etc.) you had better have a solid "why." Not only will that "why" help you in your applications, but it will help you stay focused when the going gets tough. Here is one of my "why's". Enjoy!
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If you have any interest in pursuing an MBA from one of the amazing universities in Asia, this one's for you! Takuya is a student at the Hong Kong University of Science and Technology, earning is business degree. He works in Tokyo and has had some incredible experiences that he shares on this episode.
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I received a letter from BYU telling me what I should be doing in the few months leading up to the start of the program. This episode shares the details of that letter!
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They say the most difficult part about business school is getting accepted. But I think that overlooks another part that should get a lot more attention: PAYING for school. It can cost upwards of $100,000 to attend business school and most of us won't be awarded a full tuition scholarship. That leaves us with savings and loans essentially. In this episode, I share my financial situation and my strategy for paying for my MBA.
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Christopher Gong just graduated from the Wharton School of Business and is packing up to move to San Francisco where he will join Catalyst in the investment banking world. Christopher shares his insights on feeling lonely at the beginning of his MBA career having moved from overseas in Asia to a new place where he knew no one. He also shares how he was able to get through that point and maximize his business school experience.
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I had no idea The MBA Tour existed when I was applying to business school, so I wanted to make sure you knew what it was! If you are in ANY stage of the application process, you need to attend an MBA Tour event. Jenene Vernon, Director for North America joins the show to share everything you can expect and why you should sign up today. Learn more at thembatour.com!
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Accepted to a program and waiting for school to start? There's PLENTY to do before classes begin! Listen as I take you through some of my own efforts to connect with people prior to the start of my MBA program at BYU.
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Veronica Mendoza, MBA Candidate at USC Marshall School of Business, shares her unique background and business school insights. Veronica especially has a fantastic perspective on how to network so that relationships last - you don't want to miss it!
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I'm always talking about how talking with those who are doing what we want to be doing is the best way to prepare and learn. Well, I practice what I preach! This is a candid conversation that I had with one of my future classmates. He has been in the BYU MBA program for one year and was willing to speak with me about all his experiences - great guy!
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Graham Richmond is the Co-Founder of Clear Admit, a business school social platform that give wildly valuable resources to ANYONE seeking an MBA. He earned his MBA from Wharton in 2001 and has since been featured in Forbes, Bloomberg Business Week, The Wall Street Journal, Financial Times and more. Graham gives his incredible insights and knowledge that you do NOT want to miss!
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Hygge - a quality of coziness and comfortable conviviality that engenders a feeling of contentment or well-being. Julia Boserup of the University of Chicago Booth School of Business joins the show and explains why that Danish word is so important. Listen in to this former PROFESSIONAL tennis player share her MBA story.
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The Beatles used to write songs to pay for the things they wanted... I think we can take a page out of their book...
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Adam Bumpus joins the show and shares his EXTREMELY relatable experiences. Seriously, if you don't relate on SOME level with Adam and his story, something is wrong...
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Join me as I sit down with Jordan Enos, MBA Candidate at the Ross School Of Business at the University of Michigan. Jordan shares his strategy for choosing the program he did (and trust me, it's worth taking notes on) as well as his daily experiences and plans for the future.
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67 of the top 100 business schools are now accepting GMAT waivers. If test taking and math aren't your thing, then you might want to take advantage! But on the other hand, if you don't have that test score... how are you going to stand out from your competition?! I have some ideas...
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Do you want to know exactly what a business school interview is like? What if I share mine in detail with you - including specific questions, preparation, and aftermath??
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This time, I'M the guest! I sat down with Taylor Roman from MBA.com and GMAC to discuss MBA Secrets, my personal MBA journey, and how this content can help anyone else on their business school path and beyond. We even manage to work in a conversation about Shaquille O'Neal believe it or not!
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Today was my VERY first taste of getting back into school as I opened up the mandatory "primer courses." The first one I came to was accounting and I may or may not have had a minor panic attack for a split second...
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Do you ever feel like you need a break SO BAD and then you take one and you feel dirty for it? Why does that happen?! Well... I think it's because we care so much about what we're trying to accomplish. But at the same time, those breaks are more than necessary, so how do we balance the two? Here are my thoughts...
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Hsuan Hsuan is another guest who is in the midst of approaching her business school application. She is originally from Taiwan but moved to the US when she was 15 and now lives in Seattle, WA. Hsuan Hsuan is a Mental Health Counselor who built her own private practice and is now looking to hone her business skills through an MBA - don't miss it!
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You read that correctly. Stacy Blackman, Founder of Stacy Blackman Consulting (the world's premier MBA admissions consulting agency) joins the show! Stacy has been doing this for 20 years and knows exactly what she's talking about - you don't want to miss the gold she shares especially if you have any interest in getting into business school!
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Gabi is an engineer and entrepreneur from Brazil who has decided to pursue an MBA. Right now, she is in the process of studying for the GMAT and has aspirations to attend UCLA. Listen in to get a firsthand perspective of what the application process is like!

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Megan Winkler, MBA student at Texas Women's University, Host of The Good Business Witch Podcast, and Mom joins the show! She shares her perspective that it's OK to ask for help even for those of us feel like we need to control everything. Don't miss this!
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Abdallah is a brand new MBA candidate at INSEAD in Singapore. This program is what most of us do in two years packed into one! Listen in to hear Abdallah talk about how he manages his time and how his spontaneity has benefitted him enormously throughout his journey to business school.
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Business school often affects more than just yourself, especially if you're married and/or have kids! I asked my wife, Summer, to join me so I could ask her about how the process has been so far, what she's worried about, and what she hopes the future may hold as a result of earning an MBA. None of this was scripted and I asked her to be totally honest with me, which she was! If you have others involved in this part of your life, this one's for you.
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Executive MBA candidate from the University of Notre Dame, Amy Siegfried, offers her insights on what the EMBA program has been like for her. Amy's background in professional sports provides a unique and fascinating perspective that anyone can find value in. Amy is also the co-founder of Last Night's Game where those who aren't necessarily up on all things sports can go for quick stories that will help them get into the conversation among their colleagues.
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Jazz Naglee, MBA candidate at the University of Florida comes partly from a Cosmetology background which deviates quite significantly from the typical MBA student. Listen as we discuss why that only helped - not hurt - her application to business school.
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This is our second interview with a UGA MBA, but it is a very important one! Caroline Poore shares her experiences as a young woman in a traditionally male-dominated industry and how her MBA has helped knock down barriers.
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Travis Washington, MBA Candidate at the University of Texas, shares his unique business school journey! Don't miss his extremely valuable insights and secrets about how he came to a decision of where he wanted his MBA to take him!
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This episode is all about defining exactly what MBA Secrets should be and what we are trying to make it. There are many experts in the business school industry that we would be foolish to compete with... so the entire goal of this podcast is to share a new perspective, one that comes from the inside out!
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