Author to Authority
Ep 534 - How To Grow Your Business From A One Person Shop with Jay Aigner
November 22, 2024
Jay Aigner is a seasoned entrepreneur and business growth expert with a rich background in software testing and quality assurance. As the CEO of Gdaqa, a leading software testing agency, Jay has successfully built a thriving business from the ground up, starting as a one-man consulting shop. His perspective on business growth and entrepreneurship is centered around the idea of scaling one's business by delegating tasks and focusing on the core aspects of the business. He believes that entrepreneurs should not try to do everything themselves, but instead focus on the things they are good at and enjoy doing. Aigner also emphasizes the importance of finding and understanding one's target customer, as well as establishing a mechanism to consistently attract and retain customers. His diverse background and experience working in various industries have equipped him with a unique perspective on entrepreneurship. Join Kim Thompson-Pinder and Jay Aigner on this episode of the Author to Authority podcast to learn more about Jay's insights on business growth and entrepreneurship.
Jay Aigner is a seasoned entrepreneur and business growth expert with a rich background in software testing and quality assurance. As the CEO of Gdaqa, a leading software testing agency, Jay has successfully built a thriving business from the ground up, starting as a one-man consulting shop. His perspective on business growth and entrepreneurship is centered around the idea of scaling one's business by delegating tasks and focusing on the core aspects of the business. He believes that entrepreneurs should not try to do everything themselves, but instead focus on the things they are good at and enjoy doing. Aigner also emphasizes the importance of finding and understanding one's target customer, as well as establishing a mechanism to consistently attract and retain customers. His diverse background and experience working in various industries have equipped him with a unique perspective on entrepreneurship. Join Kim Thompson-Pinder and Jay Aigner on this episode of the Author to Authority podcast to learn more about Jay's insights on business growth and entrepreneurship.

Episode Outline: 
(00:02:21) From One-Man Shop to Thriving Organization
(00:06:37) The Power of Hustling for Success
(00:11:45) Growth and success through rejection in sales
(00:15:48) The Importance of Valuing Good Employees
(00:17:28) Delegating for Business Growth and Success
(00:26:55) Outsourcing for Time and Cost Efficiency
(00:30:28) The Power of Entrepreneurial Mentoring
 
Bio: 
My name is Jay Aigner, CEO of JDAQA a software testing agency with around $2M ARR. Father of 5, student pilot, and amateur astrophotographer. My 5 for 5 (5 am wakeup, workout, stretch, meditate, and journal) has been something friends, family members, and fans of my podcast have keyed on as something they really appreciate. 
 I also host a podcast called The First Customer where I interview successful founders about how they got their first customer.
 I've been featured on a couple podcasts and would be honored to be a guest on your show. I think I would provide a relatable story for your audience as someone who went from the 9-5 to consulting to the freedom of running my own business. My family is also currently being featured in a documentary about time management and successful people spend it.
www.JDAQA.com
www.firstcustomerpodcast.com
https://www.linkedin.com/in/jayaigner/