
17 February 2026
#62 How to Build a Social Media Marketing Agency With No Diploma | Sergio Mendez
The David Guttman Podcast
About
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.
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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
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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