#62 How to Build a Social Media Marketing Agency With No Diploma | Sergio Mendez episode artwork

EPISODE · Feb 17, 2026 · 56 MIN

#62 How to Build a Social Media Marketing Agency With No Diploma | Sergio Mendez

from The David Guttman Podcast · host David Guttman

At 15, Sergio Mendez was offered $11,000 a week and said “no” because of his upbringing. This 19-year-old Peruvian-American entrepreneur founded Influx. Media at 14, now manages a team of 12, and built his journey from cutting grass to running a social media marketing agency, all without finishing high school. Learn what Wharton Business School will never teach you!  Sign up for the ANTI-MBA today: https://bit.ly/46vct60 Click here to order your personalized poster!: https://bit.ly/46J08MS Connect with Sergio Mendez Instagram: https://bit.ly/3Orajir Facebook: https://bit.ly/3MzJOGX LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/46SXTpQ Timestamps 00:00 Intro of Show 01:32 Sergio Mendez’ Back Story 10:03 Started Content Creation for Real Estate Agencies 14:55 Founding Influx.Agency and Sergio’s Leadership Style 16:37 Lessons from His Mentor 20:50 Reconciliation with His Parents 32:15 Having a Good Quality Circle of Friends 39:14 Long-Term Vision  43:20 Creating Long-Term Business Relationships in an Unconventional Way 47:16 3 Types of Mentorship 52:37 Having Good Moral Compass from His Upbringing 55:29 Connect with Sergio Watch the “David Guttman Podcast” every Tuesday at 8 AM EST on YouTube https://bit.ly/3ZGK2yv Connect with David Guttman Website: https://bit.ly/4jclYvK Instagram: https://bit.ly/4iARMe9 TikTok: https://bit.ly/3P19NVm Facebook: https://bit.ly/49CQjQx X: https://bit.ly/4gH28aR LinkedIn: https://bit.ly/3Bx7Tc2 SUBSCRIBE TO: https://www.youtube.com/@OfficialDavidGuttman Download the “David Guttman Podcast” on all your favorite podcast platforms: Spotify: ​​https://spoti.fi/3VE3fzV Apple Podcasts: https://bit.ly/3VLzm0v

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