Next steps
- Thameem: Share and help promote training programs starting on 4th Jan via LinkedIn and WhatsApp group with good referral share for trainers.
- Thameem: Share the Trainers empowerment portal within a couple of months
- Thameem: Circulate talents and competencies of each trainer in the Chennai Forum
- Thameem: Meet with Prem in the first week of January at Prem's office for synergizing and mutually beneficial opportunities.
- Shankar and Thameem: Work on referral link and affiliate marketing system for training programs
- Shankar: Share LinkedIn ID of person with 140,000+ connections to the group
- Manoj: Complete development of trainer directory application and do a demo to all participants
- Manoj: Showcase the application stack once major aspect is finished
- Thameem: Connect with Manoj offline to discuss software specifications and bring student developers to support development
- Thameem: Connect with all participants individually to discuss progress on portal and application
- Vishal: Connect with Trainers to bring them into a chat show format to discuss his experience
- Vishal: Start creating vlogs and newsletter content
Summary - Full video
Chennai Meeting and Tamil Greetings
The group discussed a meeting in Chennai and shared greetings in Tamil. Shankar expressed his pleasure at being able to help, and Balaji and Thameem exchanged brief comments. The conversation touched on a Tamil monthly share and a link post that Thameem mentioned he had created.
Trainer Initiatives and Marketing Plans
The group discussed promoting individual trainers' initiatives and workshops, with plans to start new programs on January 4th. Thameem and Shankar are working on implementing referral and affiliate marketing systems to benefit participants who register through specific links. The members shared brief introductions about their professional backgrounds and roles in training and development.
New Training Platform Discussion
Thameem discussed a new training and learning management platform that will allow trainers to create accounts, add training programs, and sell recorded content. He explained that the platform will benefit both trainers and learners, with a business model that supports a mutually beneficial ecosystem. Thameem also introduced Mukunth, his roommate, who has experience in various domains including BFSI, technical, and military. The group discussed meeting up in the first week of January.
Training Programs and Industry Collaboration
The meeting focused on discussing training programs and addressing bottlenecks in the industry. Balaji emphasized the importance of acquiring customers as a primary issue, while Shankar and Thameem discussed creating a directory of trainers' competencies. Manoj introduced himself as a leader in the .NET and Azure fields, with extensive experience in software development and training. The group agreed to support each other by sharing resources and contacts to develop a more collaborative ecosystem.
Freelance Trainer Directory Service
Manoj, Thameem, and Balaji discussed the development of a directory service application for freelance trainers. Manoj explained the concept of creating an ecosystem for trainers to address their concerns, improve their revenue streams, and share experiences. He highlighted the need for such an application to register trainers, review vendors and trainers, and provide various opportunities for trainers beyond teaching. Manoj, Vishal, and Amarjit have been working on this initiative for years, interacting with trainers across the country to understand their needs. The team aims to create a platform that would benefit trainers by making them aware of different revenue streams and fostering a supportive community.
Trainer Application Stack Development
Manoj discussed the development of an application stack for trainers, similar to LinkedIn, which he has been working on for the past year. He explained the challenges faced, including the need for economic viability and proper registration. Manoj proposed piggybacking on a friend's company for hosting and registration, which would reduce costs for trainers. He mentioned that the application is nearly complete and will soon be ready for a demo. The technology stack used includes .NET, Azure, HTML5, CSS3, and ECMAScript.
Training Platform and Community Development
The group discussed the development of a training platform and community for trainers. Thameem offered to connect trainers with high-level students for potential collaboration and development of the software. Vishal joined the meeting and shared his vision for expanding into retail training and free online training through platforms like YouTube. The team acknowledged the success of the recent physical meetup in Chennai and discussed plans for future meetings and community building.
Unified Trainer Platform Initiative
The group discussed plans to create a unified platform for trainers and establish a common entity to promote training and consulting services. Shankar proposed forming a new company with other trainers to offer training programs, interview boot camps, and consulting services. Vishal suggested exploring the concept of an LLP for this purpose. The group also discussed the importance of personal branding for trainers and the potential for creating a chat show to showcase industry professionals. Thameem mentioned ongoing efforts to develop a portal for connecting trainers and corporates. The conversation ended with plans to follow up on these initiatives and connect individually with participants.
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