For more educational resources, guides and topic wise time-stamps for this podcast 👇To access the Mechanical Engineers' Playbook, please click here:https://cnvengineering.com/free-resources-vault/Engineering Components Contract Manufacturing and Sourcing: https://cnvengineering.com/ GUEST:Mr. Manickavasagam Natarajanhttps://www.linkedin.com/in/manickavasagam-natarajan/HOSTS:Mr. Cibi Siddarthan: https://www.linkedin.com/in/cibisiddarthan/ Mr. Vignesh K: https://www.linkedin.com/in/vigneshk-me/EPISODE DESCRIPTION:In this power-packed episode, we sit down with Mr. Manickavasagam, a seasoned expert in quality control, career guidance, and LinkedIn growth. He is a person who has built a very niche 88K+ followers on LinkedIn with people mostly from the manufacturing industry. From understanding what quality truly means to common documentation mistakes in manufacturing, he shares deep insights that every professional should know.🔹 Key Takeaways:✅ Mechnaical Engineering Job Opportunities & the next BIG thing 🌍✅ How to get a job in 90 days 🎯✅ How Job Portals works 🔍✅ The REAL definition of quality & common documentation errors 📑✅ Leveraging LinkedIn for career success & creating high-value content ✍️✅ Freshers & content creation – where to start? Whether you’re a student, job seeker, entrepreneur, or industry leader, this episode is your guide to success in the manufacturing & engineering space!Remember to like, subscribe, and hit the bell icon to receive notifications about new episodes from industry leaders.ABOUT HOSTS:Both the hosts Cibi Siddarthan NM and Vignesh Kumar are partners and Co-Founders of CNV Engineering & Vesta. CNV Engineering specializes in the sourcing and supply chain management of engineering components, while Vesta focuses on Marketing, Sales and Branding- Consulting. Both companies are rooted in Coimbatore, India. To learn more about what we do, visit our websites linked below.TIMESTAMPS:(00:00:00)- Intro(00:06:09)- Who is Mr. Manickavasagam ?(00:19:20)- What is Quality ?(00:25:50)- Common mistakes in Quality(00:29:50)- Career Scope in Manufacturing Industry(00:39:29)- Next BIG Thing !(00:49:42)- His Linkedin Journey (01:08:00)- How to Leverage LinkedIn(01:21:50)- How to create High Value Content ?(01:27:53)- How can newbies Create Content ?(01:33:14)- Importance of Community Building(01:43:07)- FAQs for Career Guidance(01:49:12)- How do Job portals Work ?(02:15:17)- Future of Mechanical Engineering(02:18:37)- Career Guidance by Mr. Manickavasagam(02:21:20)- Effective Quality Management for MSMEs(02:30:38)- Final Thoughts#Manufacturing #MadeInIndia #Engineering #Sourcing #BilateralTrade #IndustrialManufacturing #EngineeringExports #globaltrade

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TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00:00)- Intro

(00:02:14)- Guest's Journey

(00:06:50)- Earthquake in the 1990's

(00:08:56)- Early Career is Sales and marketing

(00:14:48)- Getting into Business

(00:19:41)- What does Spectra do ?

(00:23:22)- Importance of Team Building & Marketing

(00:28:30)- Exports as an engine for growth

(00:33:20)- Handling Competition

(00:36:30)- When to go for external funding ?

(00:42:53)- Banking Schemes & Nuances for MSMEs in India

(00:46:21)- The Art of Effective Networking

(00:50:17)- The Importance of Social Service

(00:58:22)- Final Thoughts

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Join us as Mr. Deenadhayalan reveals how humility and hard work, along with a passion for "Made in India," shaped his inspiring journey.

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(00:00:00)- Intro

(00:02:32)- Who is Senthil Shankar ?

(00:04:16)- His pursuit of Entrepreneurship

(00:18:02)- What is sustainability ?

(00:21:51)- Innovation and birth of an idea

(00:26:06)- Plastics to Clothes- Ecoline

(00:32:00)- Overcoming challenges

(00:37:01)- Managing your Team

(00:40:10)- Tackling Future Problems

(00:42:49)- PM Modi- Sustainable Clothing Story

(00:48:38)- Micro Plastics - Handling Criticism - Ecoline Process

(00:55:28)- Importance of Family Support

(00:58:36)- Encouraging Startups & Social Initiatives

(01:08:13)- Final Note

Link to get the Export Session along with 40 Page PPT by Mr. Nadiger⁠

https://cnvengineering.com/exportseminar/

In this episode, we welcome Mr. Nadiger CH, the Regional Director South of the Engineering Export Promotion Council of India (EEPC). With over 20 years of experience, Mr. Nadiger has been instrumental in helping Indian engineering companies, particularly MSMEs, expand their reach to global markets. His deep expertise spans across exports, government schemes for exporters, and insights into successful export strategies.

Join us as we explore with Mr. Nadiger CH essential topics like the role of EEPC, ease of doing business in exports, and strategies for beginners entering engineering exports and so on. We also delve into the differences between China and India in the export landscape, debunking common myths and highlighting the potential for growth in this dynamic sector.

The Podcast is hosted by Mr. Cibi Siddarthan N M and Mr. Vignesh K, both first generation entrepreneurs, who co-own and operate CNV Engineering and Vesta Industrial Solutions out of Coimbatore City India. This Podcast is an Initiative on Behalf of both companies to bring to you the knowledge of a diverse range of professionals from the founder's network garnered over the past 12 years in Business. Please also consider subscribing to the Channel for more updates.

~ Team CNV Engineering & Vesta Industrial Solutions.

Key Topics Discussed:

1) What is EEPC

2) Ease Of Doing Business

3) Mindset for Engineering Exports

4) How to approach Engineering Exports for Beginners

5) Difference In China and India

6) Common Myths Of Exports

7) Myths about Engineering Exports

8) Scope of Export Growth

9) All about Export Financing

Gain valuable knowledge from a seasoned expert and uncover strategies that drive success in the ever-changing world of engineering exports.

Whether you’re a seasoned professional or a budding entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable insights that you won’t want to miss.

If you found the episode Valuable Please Consider subscribing as we have in line a lot of Interesting Guests.

Visit our Company Websites for more educational resources and guides.

Our Website: Engineering Components Manufacturing and Sourcing

https://cnvengineering.com/

Our Website: B2B Sales and Marketing Consulting Firm

https://vesta-ind.in/

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00:00)- Intro

(00:03:01)- What is EEPC

(00:16:46)- Ease of doing export business

(00:20:04)- Mindset for Engineering Exports

(00:31:03)- How to approach Exports for Beginners

(00:49:32)- Difference between China and India

(01:00:58)- Common Myths Of Exports

(01:10:22)- Engineering Export Perceptions

(01:18:24)- Scope of Export Growth

(01:23:54)- All about Export Financing

(01:38:11)- What is FIEO ?

(01:38:54)- What is DGFT ?

(01:40:31)- Govt Schemes for Exports

(01:48:37)- Info about various Expos

(02:00:38)- Final Note

Welcome to the second episode of The Masters Edge, your go-to podcast where we bring you insights from Entrepreneurs, Professionals & Industry Leaders from diverse backgrounds.

Visit our Company Websites for more educational resources and guides.

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00:00)- Intro

(00:00:58)- Guest Intro

(00:08:44)- Gemology

(00:12:29)- Rarity of a Gem

(00:14:24)- Why Choose Gemology ?

(00:20:06)- Pioneering Gold Manufacturing

(00:26:47)- International Gold Pricing

(00:29:15)- Manufacturing Process of Gold Jewelry

(00:33:58)- Why not every Jewel is 24 carat

(00:36:46)- Designing Jewels in Early Days

(00:40:54)- Journey of Gold- From Billets to Chain

(00:45:43)- Scrap & Wastage in Gold

(00:57:14)- Challenges in Gold Manufacturing

(01:01:39)- Growth of Gold in Future

(01:05:38)- Differences in Gold Pricing

(01:09:11)- Gold Savings Scheme

(01:11:51)- Gold ETFs

(01:15:23)- Birthstone Scams

(01:22:53)- Diamonds

(01:27:18)- Investing in Gold for Young Professionals

(01:29:58)- Barrier for entry in Gold Business

(01:32:16)- Is Traditional Artistry Dying ?

(01:36:27)- Employees & Management

(01:39:48)- Artificial Jewelry

(01:45:18)- Outro

Welcome to the first episode of The Masters Edge, your go-to podcast where we bring you insights from Entrepreneurs, Professionals & Industry Leaders from diverse backgrounds.

In this premiere episode, we are honored to host Mr. Ravichandran, the Managing Director of Usha Engineering, a leading automotive components manufacturer based in Coimbatore, India.

Mr. Ravichandran brings over 40 years of experience in the engineering sector, having founded Usha Engineering in 1982. As a tier 1 vendor for many notable organizations in the automotive manufacturing space, Mr. Ravichandran's journey is a testament to resilience, innovation, and adherence to business ethics.

Key Topics Discussed:

Join us as we delve into the wisdom and experiences of Mr. Ravichandran, exploring the Indian way of doing business, the intricacies of CNC manufacturing, and the dynamics of MSME businesses. Whether you're a seasoned professional or a budding entrepreneur, this episode is packed with valuable insights that you won't want to miss.

Our Company Website:

https://cnvengineering.com/

https://vesta-ind.in/

TIMESTAMPS:

(00:00:00) - Intro | The Masters Edge

(00:00:59) - Guest Intro- Mr. Ravichandran

(00:01:35) - Mr. Ravichandran's Journey

(00:06:42) - His Most Memorable Moments

(00:08:42) - People that inspired him

(00:11:30) - Definition of Success

(00:12:47) - Challenges of running a business in the 80's

(00:16:59) - Tips on how to treat your Team

(00:20:39) - Building Sustainable Systems for Business

(00:24:50) - Balancing Customer Expectations & Costs

(00:28:12) - Building a Strong Mindset

(00:35:00) - Definition of a Mentor

(00:41:10) - Maintaining Traditions

(00:47:13)- What excites him about Today's generation

(00:49:47)- Handing over the Business to next generation

(00:52:50)- Availability of Information in the 80's

(00:55:20)- Decision Making- Data Vs Intuition

(00:57:03)- How to manage a complex business ?

(01:02:30)- Managing Vendors

(01:04:46)- Team Management

(01:10:49)- 5 Hard Truths of Life

(01:13:36)- Book Recommendation

(01:16:00)- Advice to his younger self

(01:19:36)- Final Message to the Audience

(01:20:33)- Outro

A basic introduction about our organization and what we do.

Timestamps:

(00:00)- Introduction

(00:05) - Who we are and What we do ?

(00:19) - Our Mission ?

(00:27) - How we do it ?

(00:38) - Sectors we have serviced

(00:50) - Founders' Profile

(01:10) - Contacting us