wakesetGO! is a global podcast hosted by marketing consultant Mercedes Allen that charges up your inner CEO. Tune in for cross-industry conversations with guests who wakesetGO! in their life, business, and personal pursuits. This practical resource ignites driven entrepreneurs, creatives, and self-starters eager to attract customers, stay motivated, and build purpose-driven brands.
Mercedes checks in with wakesetGO listeners in this episode as she discusses her start up joinIN (joinin-social.com) a new social connection app, now available in the App Store (https://apps.apple.com/us/app/joinin-social/id6760479317)and Google Play (https://play.google.com/store/apps/details?id=com.joinin.joinin&hl=en_US&pli=1).
Inspired by her own experiences moving to new cities and traveling abroad, Mercedes opens up about the challenge of building meaningful connections and finding a sense of belonging as an adult. With more people working remotely and loneliness on the rise, she created joinIN to make it easier for people to turn shared interests into real-world connections.
Whether you're new to town, looking to expand your social circle, or simply searching for people who enjoy the same activities you do, joinIN helps you discover local events, create your own meetups, and connect with others who are ready to get out and experience life together.
Tune in as Mercedes shares the story behind the app, why human connection matters now more than ever, and her vision for helping people build stronger communities, with more to come as a startup founder. The challenges are all able to be overcome due to the wakesetGO! mantra.
Gain motivation and listen to this solo episode, with more to come.
19 Apr 2026
Building Wealth, Community, and Legacy with Conrad Alagaban
In this episode of WakesetGO!, Conrad Alagaban talks about what it really takes to build wealth and more importantly, how to sustain it and pass it on.
As the admin of a thriving 20,000+ member community, DFW Business Professionals Networking, Conrad shares what he’s learned about building influence, leading with purpose, and creating spaces where people can grow both financially and personally.
We get into the real conversations around the financial habits most people overlook, and how discipline / not luck / sets the foundation for long-term success. Conrad also breaks down practical ways to position yourself financially, whether you’re just getting started or looking to level up.
This episode is about ownership, legacy, and making intentional moves.
If you’re serious about your future, this is one to lock in.
Wealth isn’t built overnight—it’s built through consistent habits
Community can accelerate your growth if you’re in the right rooms
Financial literacy is one of the biggest gaps—and biggest opportunities
The next wave of wealth transfer will reward those who are prepared
Real success includes giving back and building others
All listeners can gain a complimentary personal financial review here: Book Meeting (https://calendly.com/conradalagaban/wealthcheckup?month=2026-04)
Personal Brand: Conradalagaban.com (Conradalagaban.com)
Non Profit: Dfwcyberlions.org (Dfwcyberlions.org)
Socials:
linkedin.com/in/alagaban (http://linkedin.com/in/alagaban)
Instagram.com/conrad.alagaban (Instagram.com/conrad.alagaban )
facebook.com/conradalagaban (http://facebook.com/conradalagaban)
Life Insurance: agents.ethoslife.com/invite/81984 (http://agents.ethoslife.com/invite/81984)
Connect with Conrad and join the community:
DFW Business Professionals Networking (Facebook Group) (https://www.facebook.com/groups/dfwbpnetwork)
13 Oct 2025
Proof of Concept: How Mailsoftly’s Alkan Built a SaaS from Scratch
In this episode of wakesetGO!, host Mercedes chats with Alkan, the founder of Mailsoftly, about what it really takes to build a SaaS company from the ground up. From finding product–market fit to validating ideas and learning through trial and error, Alkan shares the unfiltered reality of the startup journey.
What started as an idea after beginning his entrepreneur journey as a consult became a thriving platform now serving over 5,000 users worldwide. Alkan opens up about how he innovates, builds his team, and executes ideas.
💡 Best advice?
Test your idea, get feedback, and keep refining until you find what works.
🚀 Ready to see what he built?
Visit mailsoftly.com (mailsoftly.com)
🎧 Listen now on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, or wherever you tune in.
Are you ready to wakesetGO! for it?
Visit wakesetgo.com to learn about how to become a guest and sponsor our next episode. www.wakesetgo.com (wakesetgo.com)
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