#62 How to Build a Social Media Marketing Agency With No Diploma | Sergio Mendez
17 February 2026

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

The David Guttman Podcast

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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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