How He Built a $10,000 Contract Business without DACA | Ep 84

🎙️ In this episode, we hosted a fireside chat with Christian Espinoza, founder of NavigateED Solutions, a web design business helping colleges and nonprofits support undocumented and first-gen students through online tools.

Connect with Christian: https://www.instagram.com/navigateedsolutions/

Christian shares how he pivoted from offering workshops to building $10K websites — all while pursuing a PhD and growing his business part-time. From rebranding his services to navigating contracts without DACA, Christian keeps it real about the hustle, the lessons, and the unexpected wins along the way.

Whether you’re just starting out or figuring out your next pivot, this episode reminds us that you don’t need a perfect plan — just the courage to start.

🔑 Key Lessons Covered:

• Why you don’t need a website or business line to get started

• How to turn “no’s” into new services

• What to charge — and how to raise your rates

• Using your network and personal story to grow

• Balancing business, school, and life on your terms

• Claiming tax deductions, navigating LLC fees, and finding free help

📣 Who This Episode Is For:

• Undocumented students dreaming of starting a business

• Part-time founders figuring it out as they go

• Entrepreneurs looking to pivot and charge more

• College allies and program directors supporting undocu-students

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📢 Are you an ally or director at an Undocumented Student Center?
If you're passionate about helping students build wealth through entrepreneurship, let's collaborate. We’ve worked with over a dozen colleges — and we’re just getting started.

📆 Learn more or partner with us → https://www.undocustartup.com

🧠 Be motivated. Stay motivated.
📍 Hosted by Juan Maya Hernandez, founder of UndocuStartup™