The Immigrant Hustle: Building Wealth, Taking Risks & Owning Your Power | Adrian Mendoza | Ep. 86

In this powerful episode of The King Dems Podcast, host Ademola Odewade sits down with U.S.-based entrepreneur and investor Adrian Mendoza to unpack the raw truths about wealth building, risk-taking, and the immigrant hustle. From growing up in a tight-knit Mexican-American community in California to co-founding and investing in multiple businesses, Adrian brings decades of entrepreneurial wisdom to the table.
🔥 What You'll Learn in This Episode:
✔️ How first-generation immigrants can build wealth from scratch
✔️ The 3-bucket strategy for managing money (Cash, Long-Term, Risk)
✔️ Why time—not money—is your most valuable asset
✔️ How to break free from cultural silence around money conversations
✔️ The power of networking and finding your unique superpower
✔️ Real talk on crypto, financial planning, and leveraging self-directed IRAs
✔️ Why charging for your value is non-negotiable
💡 Whether you're a rising entrepreneur, creative, or corporate professional with a side hustle, this episode will challenge your mindset, equip you with strategies, and inspire you to take calculated risks on your journey to financial freedom.
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🔗 Connect with Adrian Mendoza:
LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/adrianmendozavc/⁠
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