Get to B-School
Get to B-School
Podcast Description
Welcome to Get to B-School, the podcast dedicated to demystifying the world of business school. Whether you’re dreaming of an MBA, weighing your options, or deep in the admissions process, this podcast offers the insights, strategies, and stories you need to succeed.
Join Drexler as he sits down with current students and alumni from top programs to explore their journeys—how they got in, what they’ve learned, and where they’re headed. From navigating career pivots to crafting compelling applications, each episode delivers practical advice and inspiration for anyone ready to take the leap into B-school.
If you’re curious about the value of an MBA, looking to level up your career, or just love a good story about ambition and growth, Get to B-School is your go-to guide for getting in and thriving once you’re there.
Podcast Insights
Content Themes
The podcast covers various themes related to business school journeys, including application strategies, career pivots, and personal growth. Episodes feature insights such as turning waitlist spots into acceptances, balancing ambitions with realistic expectations, and leveraging unique backgrounds like sports careers and tech innovations to create compelling B-school narratives.
Welcome to Get to B-School, the podcast dedicated to demystifying the world of business school. Whether you’re dreaming of an MBA, weighing your options, or deep in the admissions process, this podcast offers the insights, strategies, and stories you need to succeed.
Join Drexler as he sits down with current students and alumni from top programs to explore their journeys—how they got in, what they’ve learned, and where they’re headed. From navigating career pivots to crafting compelling applications, each episode delivers practical advice and inspiration for anyone ready to take the leap into B-school.
If you’re curious about the value of an MBA, looking to level up your career, or just love a good story about ambition and growth, Get to B-School is your go-to guide for getting in and thriving once you’re there.
Today’s guest is Anthony Palomba, a professor at the Darden School of Business who challenges his students with a simple but powerful idea: be undeniable to yourself.
In this episode, we get into the real questions around business school. Why go, why not go, and how to think about the decision honestly. Anthony makes it clear that while there are great reasons to pursue an MBA, it is also an expensive roll of the dice. What matters most is what you do with the opportunity once you are there.
We talk about showing up with intention, going to class ready to engage, and being willing to fail in pursuit of something bigger. Failure is a major theme throughout this conversation, and Anthony shares openly about how many times he has fallen short on the way to meaningful success.
Anthony brings both academic and real-world credibility to the conversation. Beyond teaching at Darden, he has built an impressive career across media, marketing, and consulting, working with major brands and helping organizations think more creatively about growth and strategy.
In this episode, we cover:
- Why you should and should not go to business school
- How to think about the MBA as a bet on yourself
- What it really means to “be undeniable to yourself”
- Why failure is a necessary part of achieving meaningful success
- How to maximize your time in business school
This is a thoughtful and honest conversation for anyone considering an MBA or trying to get more out of the experience once they are there.
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