In an industry where 97% give up in the first five years, Pablo Valladolid not only survived, he reinvented the rules of the game. At 25 years old, this young man from Guadalajara (Mexico) is the first Diamond at Holdex, an international speaker and the architect of a movement that has impacted over 5,000 people.
Unlike what many might think, Pablo wasn’t born with a silver spoon, nor did he succeed by “luck.” His story is a testament to how resilience, financial education and a clear sense of purpose can turn failure into legacy. Keep reading and discover it!
The Foundations of a Natural Entrepreneur
Pablo was born into a middle-class family that believed in the traditional success map: “Study, get good grades, land a good job.” But at just 14 years old, his rebellious instinct led him to start a business selling watches on Facebook with free home delivery. He then ventured into the car battery business and managed to open his first physical store, which soon failed due to a lack of financial knowledge.
Forced to work as a busboy (earning $200 USD/month), he experienced the frustration of “surviving, not truly living.” The turning point came with a book: Rich Dad, Poor Dad by Robert Kiyosaki. Its cover challenged him: “The secrets about money that you don’t learn in school.”
Pablo discovered a harsh truth: “There are no millionaire employees or self-employed workers.” That epiphany led him to quit his “secure” job in December 2017, not imagining that months later he would be pawning off his last watches to fund his dream.
You Can’t Fall Any Further After Hitting Rock Bottom
At his lowest point, broke and with no money for Christmas, a Facebook post connected him with a digital business in crypto and network marketing. With fear and uncertainty, he invested his last $50 USD. His strategy was disruptive:
- Digital Systematization: He automated prospecting through social media, daily Zoom calls and cascading filters.
- Student Mindset: At 18, he found a mentor who taught him “to replicate, not reinvent.”
- Explosive Results: In 12 months, he led a team of 500 people in 3 countries. By age 20, he had earned $50,000 USD.
But in 2020, the pandemic pushed him back into the abyss: “I lost everything, my team, my income, my identity. I fell into depression and had to return to traditional jobs.” He worked 24/7 delivering vegetables ($300 USD/month) and then held two jobs simultaneously (daytime office worker + nighttime security guard) for $600 USD/month.
“The pandemic brought me back to square one, but this time it was worse because I had already tasted freedom. I went from earning thousands of dollars to working 24/7 for $600 USD a month.”
That was when he asked himself the big question: Is this what I want for the rest of my life? The answer was clear and resounding: no.
The Ascent
In December 2020, Pablo made a radical decision: he gave up security to rebuild himself. His method was based on five pillars:
- Physical (health as foundation)
- Mental (continuous learning)
- Spiritual (a higher purpose)
- Emotional (resilience)
- Financial (massive action)
But the true catalyst was Amy Hernández, his partner and business associate: “Her energy pushed me to believe even more in my dreams. She’s not only my life partner in love but also in the purpose of leaving a legacy together.” With her, he applied three key secrets:
- Extreme Replication: Daily Zooms for prospects
- Antifragile System: A 100% digital business from the start
- Value Focus: “Inspire others to create their best version”
The results were exponential: in 3 months, he went from $500 USD to $10,000 USD/month. Today, at age 25:
- He is a Certified International Speaker
- He has visited 10 countries across 3 continents
- His family lives “the life of their dreams”
Holdex and the Philosophy of “Super-Living”
His arrival at Holdex in December 2023 was no coincidence. He identified in the company the fusion of the future:
- DeFi (verifiable blockchain protocols)
- AI (digital revolution)
- Network Marketing (human impact)
- Education (democratization of knowledge)
As the first Diamond, his goal is not personal: “My mission today, at 25, is simple: to inspire thousands of people to stop surviving and start super-living. I know it’s possible, my story is proof. Now it’s time to build yours.”
Pablo sums up his mission in one principle: “A happy person does no harm.” That’s why his fight is not for wealth, but for collective happiness:
“You weren’t born to be stuck in a cubicle 48 hours a week waiting to grow old.”
Today, as he prepares massive events at Holdex and trains new leaders, his story is a reminder: Great rewards require great sacrifices, but no sacrifice is eternal when it’s built upon an unbreakable purpose.
Ultimately, the only constant on Pablo’s journey to the top has been gratitude: something that has made it clear to him that the path to success is never walked alone, but is the reflection of an extraordinary support system:
- His parents, the roots whose unconditional love and values sustained him through the darkest times.
- Amy Hernandez, his partner in both life and business, whose leadership and shared vision propelled his rise and marked the beginning of building a legacy together.
- His team, the heart and driving force behind this movement, whose passion and trust turned a dream into reality.
- Partners and mentors: together, we have proven that unity is the greatest strength.
his Diamond rank is not a personal trophy. It is a symbol of what can be built when collective purpose transcends the individual.
