Ben Hackner
Management consulting and MBA admissions coach
| Hourly rate range | $70 to $145 an hour |
|---|---|
| Focus areas | |
| Works with | Students and Professionals |
| Also coaches | Career coach |
| Credentials | MBA, Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern) |
Ben Hackner coaches aspiring MBAs and consulting candidates on case interviews and MBA admissions. He worked at Boston Consulting Group and in sales strategy at Salesforce. He later joined the corporate strategy team at SSA Marine, a Blackstone portfolio company. He has run hundreds of case prep sessions with students at top programs like Kellogg and with private clients. He also supports candidates from diverse and Latino recruiting pipelines through MLT programs.
What Ben helps with
Ben helps candidates get ready for consulting interviews and MBA applications. He teaches them to structure their thinking and tell their story clearly.
- Structuring and solving case interviews
- Preparing for consulting firm interviews
- Telling your story in MBA applications
- Showing how you think under pressure
- Building a clear plan for interview day
Who Ben works with
Ben works with aspiring MBA students and consulting professionals. He coaches students at top programs like Kellogg and private clients. He also supports candidates from diverse and Latino recruiting pipelines through MLT MBA Prep and Professional Development programs.
Background and qualifications
Ben earned his MBA at Kellogg School of Management, with work in strategy, marketing and finance. He worked as a management consultant at Boston Consulting Group. He then worked as a sales strategy manager at Salesforce from 2019 to 2021, focused on pipeline strategy. From 2023 to 2025 he was a senior manager in corporate strategy at SSA Marine, working on strategy, M&A and value creation. He has also worked in biopharma, medtech, tech and telco strategy.
Ben Hackner pricing
Programs and services
- Case interview prep
- MBA admissions coaching
Ben Hackner reviews
Ben Hackner has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
The CoachVouch take
Ben is a former BCG consultant who has run hundreds of case prep interviews and supports candidates from Latino recruiting pipelines.
Best for MBA applicants and consulting hopefuls who want structured case interview prep.
Common questions
How much does Ben Hackner charge?
Coaching with Ben runs $70 to $145 an hour. Request an intro for an exact quote.
What does Ben Hackner help with?
Ben Hackner helps with structuring and solving case interviews, preparing for consulting firm interviews, telling your story in MBA applications and showing how you think under pressure.
Does Ben Hackner have reviews?
Ben Hackner has a 5.0 out of 5 rating from 1 review on Leland, as of September 2026.
Is Ben Hackner certified?
Ben Hackner lists: MBA, Kellogg School of Management (Northwestern).
Does Ben Hackner work with private clients?
Yes. He coaches students at programs like Kellogg and also works with private clients.
How do I contact Ben Hackner?
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