Q&A on Legalizing Your Business While Undocumented | Ep 107

In this episode, Juan walks through key safety strategies for undocumented freelancers and creators—from what to do if a client asks for your ID, to setting up a contract with protective clauses like NDAs. He also answers listener questions about EINs vs. ITINs, payment structures, and the two main ways to monetize your content. Whether you're freelancing on Upwork, starting a YouTube channel, or selling art on Etsy, this episode will help you protect your identity and get paid fairly.🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:How to spot freelance scams and what to include in your contractWhat kind of business setup (EIN, address) you need to get paidSimple ways to monetize content with or without platform approval📣 Whether you’re a student with an idea, or an ally who wants to see undocumented students win — this episode is for you.📆 Learn how to bring UndocuStartup™ to your campus: www.undocustartup.com🌍 Quick Tour Mention:This year, UndocuStartup™ Tour is stopping in CA, NY, TX, FL, IL, and NJ.⚡ Learn more: www.undocustartup.com/tour🚀 12 Ways to Connect With Me:Newsletter → https://shorturl.at/mpzLOPrograms & Speaking → https://www.undocustartup.comTikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@jmayahernBusiness IG → https://instagram.com/undocustartup/Personal IG → https://instagram.com/jmayahe/LinkedIn → https://linkedin.com/in/juanmayahernandez/LinkedIn Newsletter → https://linkedin.com/newsletters/7011183488515129344/Reddit → https://reddit.com/r/Undocumentedstudents/Threads → https://www.threads.net/@jmayahernEmail → [email protected] → https://www.jmayahern.comFull podcast archive → https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/juan-maya-hernandez🎤 Hosted by Juan Maya Hernandez, founder of UndocuStartup™ — the leading entrepreneurship program for undocumented students.🧠 Be motivated. Stay motivated.