S17E27: Walmart Raises Prices and Lessons from the Rodeo (Market Outsiders: May 15, 2025)

Send us a text In this Thursday Market Outsiders , Namaan and Jenny Rae analyze Walmart’s price hikes amid looming tariffs, noting an increase in U.S. sales and an e-commerce surge as signs of consumer strength. Jenny Rae then draws business acumen lessons from a rodeo, spotlighting Quanta Services, a $25B electrical contractor behind utility power lines, discovered via a sponsor flag. They explore how curiosity about everyday experiences - like rodeo sponsors - builds market insights, urging listeners to question headlines and connect real-world dots. Join Market Outsiders live every weekday at 9:15AM ET on LinkedIn and YouTube - and now, episodes are also available on Strategy Simplified every Monday, Tuesday, and Thursday. Want the full daily experience? Follow the new Market Outsiders podcast to get every episode, Monday through Friday. Subscribe to the new Market Outsiders feed ( Apple , Spotify ) Follow Management Consulted on LinkedIn and subscribe on YouTube Connect with Namaan and Jenny Rae on LinkedIn Connect With Management Consulted Schedule free 15min consultation with the MC Team. Watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube ! Follow us on LinkedIn , Instagram , and TikTok for the latest updates and industry insights! Join an upcoming live event - case interviews demos, expert panels, and more. Email us ( team@managementconsulted.com ) with questions or feedback.