Episode 08: Consulting at the Top and Creating on the Side - with Jack Kim

If you’re on Finance TikTok, today’s guest needs no introduction... 👇🏼 Welcome to the EIGHTH episode of The Smart Money Show! We’re joined by none other than Jack Kim, also known as 'The Korean Consultant' - a viral content creator known for breaking down the world of financial services with humour, insights and knowledge. With over 30k followers across TikTok and Instagram, Jack has been on a mission much like ours, demystifying the industry for those looking to break into finance. 🎯 But Jack isn’t just a content creator, by day, he’s a senior consultant at one of the most prestigious consulting firms in the world, and has previously worked at one of the Big 4’s consulting arms. 🤯 In this episode, we will learn what first sparked his interest in the financial services sector, the behind-the-scenes of navigating a top-tier consulting career and the challenges he’s faced (and overcome) along the way both online and in the boardroom. Whether you're aiming for consulting, curious about content creation, or just love a good career story. This is an episode you won’t want to miss. 🔥Guest Contacts: https://www.instagram.com/koreanconsultant/https://www.tiktok.com/@koreanconsultant?lang=enCheck out our work and connect with us here: https://linktr.ee/thesmartmoneyshow As always, stay tuned to us weekly as we bring you unheard insights, professional guests and a few laughs! 💚 Chapters: 0:00 - Welcome & Guest Intro 🎙️3:14 - Jack's Unique Upbringing & Educational Path 🌏7:43 - Early Finance Aspirations, Challenges & Doubts 🤔19:30 - University Insights 🎓33:50 - Navigating the Consulting Career Ladder 🪜43:40 - Debunking Common Consulting Misconceptions 🧐49:40 - Key Skills for a Successful Consulting Career 🔑53:16 - TikTok & Balancing Content Creation 📱58:03 - Future Plans: Entrepreneurship & EdTech 🚀59:50 - Jack's Proudest Career Moments ✨1:01:42 - Advice for His Younger Self 💌1:04:13 - It's About More Than the "Dream Job" 🌟1:06:24 - Final Thoughts & Outro 👋Please be advised, none of our episodes constitute as financial advice and we will never attempt to do so.