Juan Maya Hernandez

UndocuStartup™ with Juan Maya Hernandez

Business EN ↓ 143 episodes

Overcoming epilepsy & obstacles as an undocumented/DACA immigrant, I launched my first business at 19 (without DACA) and scaled it to fund my UCLA studies. With $30,000 in grants from accelerator/entrepreneurship programs, I've set out to help undocumented students get jobs through entrepreneurship. Tune into my podcast as I share lessons building my company as an undocumented entrepreneur. Are you an undocumented student center looking to bring entrepreneurship programming for your undocumented students? Visit www.undocustartup.com, let's collaborate!

Author

Juan Maya Hernandez

Category

Business

Podcast website

jmayahern.com

Latest episode

Jul 9, 2026

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Episodes

How to choose what business to start if You are Undocumented | Ep 18 16.11.2023

Get weekly tips from me, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here to join my newsletter.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 🚀 12 Ways to connect with me: 1) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my FREE newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2) ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support my business⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Business Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 4) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Personal Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 5) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 6) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 7) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Linkedin Newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 8) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

How to Start A Side Hustle As an Undocumented Student in 2024 | Ep 17 08.11.2023

Get weekly tips from me, ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here to join my newsletter.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ The Full Guide I discuss on this Episode: Phase 1 - Part 1: Ideation Discover the power of a strong idea and learn how to introduce it to the world. Understand the importance of solving a real problem to make a lasting impact. Phase 1 - Part 2: Test your Idea Get strategies for making your brand visible to the right audience....

Expanding Your Network as an Undocumented Professional | Ep 16 29.10.2023

In this episode, I share the strategy I use to grow my network. The strategy is to give free gifts to the people that you connect with. This makes you stand out, and easier for someone to remember you . ⁠ Watch the video version here. ⁠ Get weekly tips from me, ⁠⁠⁠⁠ click here to join my newsletter.⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Undocumented and starting a business? Let me help! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠...

Try this to make $300 in 2 minutes | Ep 15 28.10.2023

In this episode, I share the strategy I used to make 2 sales in 2 minutes that allowed me to generate $300 in revenue. I talk about how I provided a free webinar, had 70 signups, and 16 people attending the webinar. Watch the video version here. Get weekly tips from me, ⁠⁠⁠ click here to join my newsletter.⁠ ⁠⁠ Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Undocumented and starting a business? Let me help! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

How to find a job without DACA in 2023 | Ep 14 27.10.2023

In this episode, I share 3 of the ways undocumented graduates can find a job in 2023: Be your own boss Under the table Non-profits Get weekly tips from me, ⁠⁠ click here to join my newsletter.⁠ ⁠ Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Undocumented and starting a business? Let me help! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠ ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect...

3 Overhyped Concerns for Undocumented Entrepreneurs | Ep 13 26.10.2023

In this episode, I share 3 of the things that simply do not matter if you are just starting out with your business: Business Structure Marketing and branding Idea doesn't matter, it's all about execution Get weekly tips from me, ⁠ click here to join my newsletter.⁠ Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ Undocumented and starting a business? Let me help! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠...

My Plan to Build a $1M+ Company | Ep 12 25.10.2023

In this episode,I sit down with Rojina and Ashmita from In the Left State Of Mind Podcast to share how I started as an entrepreneur and my solution to help immigrants get more jobs through entrepreneurship. Get weekly tips from me, click here to join my newsletter. Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undocumented and starting a business? Let me help! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠F...

This Graduation Speech is for Undocumented Students | Ep 11 22.10.2023

In this episode, I, Juan, talk about my journey as an undocumented student at UCLA and my startup. I share that I moved to the U.S. because of my epilepsy and that my academic journey has been challenging. I express my gratitude to various organizations and departments at UCLA that have supported me, as well as to my family. My startup is a direct result of the challenges I've faced in finding...

3 Podcasts To Develop That Undocumented Entrepreneurship Mindset | Ep 10 22.10.2023

In this episode, discover the 3 podcasts to develop that mindset you need to think like other entrepreneurs! They are: How I built this Millionaires Unveiled Immigrant Entrepreneurs Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Undocumented and starting a business? Let me help! ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to...

3 Easy Ways To Get Clients | Ep 9 22.10.2023

In this episode, discover the 3 ways to find clients for your business. I talk about sending emails, text messages, and posting free content on social media. All of these strategies can be used to gather interest for your business. Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠⁠Undocumented and starting a business? Let me help! ⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with...

Why I Quit My Job at 23 Years Old Undocumented | Ep 8 21.10.2023

In this episode, discover the biggest reason why I decided to quit my job when I was 23 years old. Connect with me: ⁠⁠⁠Undocumented and starting a business? Let me help! ⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Join my newsletter⁠⁠ I'd love to connect with you on these platforms,...

How I made $100 using 1 TikTok Video | Ep 7 21.10.2023

In this audio, discover the path I took to make $100 using TikTok. Connect with me: ⁠⁠Undocumented and starting a business? Let me help! ⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Connect with me on LinkedIn⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Subscribe to my YouTube channel⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ ⁠Join my newsletter⁠ I'd love to connect with you on these platforms, so please don't hesitate to reach out....

Listen to this if you want to make $8000 without DACA | Ep 6 21.09.2023

In this presentation recording, discover the unconventional path I took to generate $8,000— all without the benefit of DACA. Follow my entrepreneurial journey as I demystify the process, from hosting a free event on campus to bagging my first 64 clients through strategic Instagram advertising and word of mouth. I also talk about how independent contracting works, business structures, and share my...

My $5,000 Intern Mistake | Ep 5 17.09.2023

In this episode, we dive into the often overlooked aspect of running a business: managing interns. Learn about the highs, lows, and critical mistakes made in the pursuit of scaling a business. From the story of an intern who fell asleep during meetings to the hard lessons learned about when to prioritize results over feelings, this episode is a must-listen for any aspiring undocu-entrepreneur or b...

Why I Broke Up with my First Co-Founder | Ep 4 03.09.2023

I broke up with my co-founder when I realized that the role of a co-founder is not given, it is earned. My co-founder and had different visions on what we wanted to build so we decided to part ways. ⁠⁠Follow me on TikTok⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Follow me on Instagram⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Connect with me on LinkedIn⁠⁠ ⁠⁠Subscribe to my YouTube channel⁠⁠ I'd love to connect with you on these platforms, so please don't hesitate...

5 Secret Ways To Make Money Undocumented | Ep 3 23.08.2023

Are you an undocumented individual or an ally looking for practical ways to earn money? In this empowering episode, I share five proven methods to make income, even without legal status. Drawing from personal experiences, I explore opportunities in day laboring, fellowships, freelancing, public speaking, and entrepreneurship accelerator programs. Whether you're a college student, a laborer, or...

REACH your GOALS with ONE DECISION!! | Ep 2 16.08.2023

In the second episode of The Leverage podcast, I emphasize the power of a single decision in shaping one's life. Drawing from my personal experiences, such as being born in Mexico with epilepsy, navigating undocumented status, and attending UCLA, I illustrate how individual choices can lead to significant life changes. I highlight the inspiration gained from an entrepreneurship event and encou...

Who is Juan Maya Hernandez | Ep 1 29.07.2023

Welcome to the LEVERAGE podcast by me, Juan Maya Hernandez. I talk about the inspiration behind the name, my background, and what you can expect on this podcast. 🚀 12 Ways to connect with me: 1) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Join my FREE newsletter⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 2) ⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Support my business⁠ ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 3) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Business Instagram⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 4) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Personal Website⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 5) ⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠Tiktok⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠⁠ 6)...

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