In this episode, I break down the biggest lessons I learned building UndocuStartup™ over the past year — from operating in survival mode to refining my sales strategy, pricing structure, and long-term partnerships.

I share why you always need more clients than you think, how closing deals for next year changes the game, and why experimenting with cold calls helped me reduce friction and land proposals faster. I also talk about paying for quality, defining contractor standards, writing down sales objections, using tiered pricing, and focusing on reps over short-term profit.

This episode is about consistency, scaling with intention, and building something ethical, sustainable, and long-term — especially as an undocumented entrepreneur navigating growth.

🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why you must keep marketing even when you’ve “already eaten”

• How to close deals for the future and build recurring partnerships

• The sales and pricing shifts that helped me increase revenue and leads

📣 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

⚡ Learn more: www.undocustartup.com/tour

🚀 12 Ways to Connect With Me:

• Newsletter → https://shorturl.at/mpzLO

• Programs & Speaking → https://www.undocustartup.com

• TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@jmayahern

• Business 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/@jmayahern

• Email → [email protected]

• Website → https://www.jmayahern.com

• Full 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.

In this episode, Juan shares a raw and transparent look into what it really feels like to build a company while navigating heartbreak. After landing new contracts and pushing through cold calls, he opens up about feeling numb despite business wins. He reflects on anxiety, patience, comparison, and the emotional cost of both entrepreneurship and love. From making 100 sales calls to taking cold showers and working side jobs to stay afloat, this episode is a reminder that growth is rarely linear. It’s about learning to love your “becoming self,” staying committed to the long game, and trusting that your timeline is yours alone.🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why reducing friction (cold calling, emailing) can unlock new partnerships
• How to handle heartbreak without losing momentum in your business
• The power of patience and focusing on your own timeline

📣 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🚀 12 Ways to Connect With Me:Newsletter → https://shorturl.at/mpzLOPrograms & Speaking → https://www.undocustartup.comTikTok →   / jmayahern  Business IG →   / undocustartup  Personal IG →   / jmayahe  LinkedIn →   / juanmayahernandez  LinkedIn Newsletter →   / 7011183488515129344  Reddit →   / undocumentedstudents  Threads → https://www.threads.net/@jmayahernEmail → [email protected] → https://www.jmayahern.comFull podcast archive → https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/sh...🎤 Hosted by Juan Maya Hernandez, founder of UndocuStartup™ — the leading entrepreneurship program for undocumented students.🧠 Be motivated. Stay motivated.

In this episode, Juan shares the top lessons learned after making 100 cold sales calls over two weeks—pivoting from cold emails to direct outreach to institutions. From refining his intro script to landing faster contracts, Juan walks through what worked, what didn’t, and how undocumented founders can improve their sales game with confidence and clarity.

🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:

• How cold calls can reduce friction and speed up contract timelines

• Why having a credibility-driven intro script makes a difference

• The importance of optimism, timing, and voicemails in outreach

📣 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

⚡ Learn more: www.undocustartup.com/tour

🚀 12 Ways to Connect With Me:

• Newsletter → https://shorturl.at/mpzLO

• Programs & Speaking → https://www.undocustartup.com

• TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@jmayahern

• Business 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/@jmayahern

• Email → [email protected]

• Website → https://www.jmayahern.com

• Full 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.

In this episode, Juan Maya Hernandez shares the untold story of how UndocuStartup™ came to life. From discovering his undocumented status in high school to launching bootcamps that have helped over 350 students, Juan breaks down the journey—failures, pivots, and personal challenges included. You’ll hear how he turned academic probation and job rejections into a national program with real impact.

🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:

• How Juan’s early entrepreneurial experiences at UCLA shaped UndocuStartup™

• The legal and financial challenges of building for undocumented founders

• Why failure, persistence, and iteration are at the core of the program’s growth

📣 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

🚀 12 Ways to Connect With Me:

• Newsletter → https://shorturl.at/mpzLO

• Programs & Speaking → https://www.undocustartup.com

• TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@jmayahern

• Business 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/@jmayahern

• Email → [email protected]

• Website → https://www.jmayahern.com

• Full 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.

In this episode, Juan kicks off the first vlog of 2026 with raw reflections on entrepreneurship, personal challenges, and a relentless drive to build new partnerships. From grocery runs and laundry hacks to calling potential partners (and getting ghosted), this episode captures the messy, motivating grind behind UndocuStartup™. Juan shares a powerful takeaway from the book The Dip and reminds us that progress often hides behind persistence.🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:Why staying consistent during “the dip” is key to long-term winsHow cold calling plays a role in scaling UndocuStartup™ partnershipsThe reality of managing side gigs and personal setbacks while building a vision📣 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🚀 12 Ways to Connect With Me:Programs & 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.

In this episode, Juan Maya Hernandez shares a personal and powerful reflection: the unexpected lessons entrepreneurship and dating have in common. From not begging for attention to celebrating small wins, he draws out 8 core similarities between building relationships and building a business... all rooted in self-worth, strategy, and long-term thinking.

🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why lead generation in business is just like putting yourself out there in dating

• How to avoid chasing the wrong clients (or people)

• The importance of value alignment and walking away from what no longer serves you

📣 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

⚡ Learn more: www.undocustartup.com/tour

🚀 12 Ways to Connect With Me:

• Newsletter → https://shorturl.at/mpzLO

• Programs & Speaking → https://www.undocustartup.com

• TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@jmayahern

• Business 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/@jmayahern

• Email → [email protected]

• Website → https://www.jmayahern.com

• Full 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.

In this episode, Juan kicks off the first UndocuStartup™ Weekly of 2026 by sharing his 8 powerful business resolutions for the year. From not chasing clients to focusing on one offer, he reflects on the lessons from 2025 and sets the tone for a more focused, expansive, and resilient year ahead.

🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:

• Why chasing clients is over—and what to do instead

• How to combat negative self-talk and stay optimistic

• The 8 key resolutions Juan is using to scale impact in 2026

📣 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

🚀 12 Ways to Connect With Me:

• Newsletter → https://shorturl.at/mpzLO

• Programs & Speaking → https://www.undocustartup.com

• TikTok → https://www.tiktok.com/@jmayahern

• Business 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/@jmayahern

• Email → [email protected]

• Website → https://www.jmayahern.com

• Full 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.

In this episode, Juan Maya Hernandez reflects on the top 12 lessons from 2025, sharing what worked and what didn’t in the journey of growing UndocuStartup™. From rebranding wins and hiring mistakes to bold reflections on money, mindset, and personal sacrifice — this episode is an honest look at what it takes to build while undocumented. Juan also shares his personal New Year’s resolution for 2026: to stop forcing things and start flowing.🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:Why focusing on one flagship service is crucial for growthHow to manage unpredictable cash flow as a founderThe mindset shift from comparison to abundance📣 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🚀 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.

In this episode, Juan reflects on a rollercoaster week filled with physical healing, scary freeway moments, and a major financial wake-up call. From wrapping up months of physical therapy to nearly crashing into a trailer during a rainstorm, and making the tough decision to take on a part-time job — this episode captures the reality of building UndocuStartup™ while navigating life’s unpredictability. He also shares plans for 2026 and why having “one foot in chaos, one foot in stability” might just be the winning formula.🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:Why physical therapy changed Juan’s perspective on healing and healthThe real story behind a $120 bank account and a 5-hour driveHow part-time work can fuel full-time entrepreneurial goals📣 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🚀 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.

In this episode, Juan shares a raw and reflective behind-the-scenes look at entrepreneurship as an undocumented founder. From nearly landing his biggest contract yet to navigating media consent in community programming, Juan keeps it transparent. He also opens up about his health journey, how he lost 20 pounds, and why he's recommitting to vlogging after years of pause.🔑 In this episode you’ll learn:How Juan is handling media consent and safety in undocumented spacesThe ups and downs of entrepreneurship, including a canceled contract opportunityInsights into healthcare access for DACA recipients in California📣 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🚀 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.