Wayne Johnson

Enigma
DISC Type : icd

Managing Partner at Gaia Supperclub

Washington, District of Columbia, United States

Overview

Wayne Johnson is a creative entrepreneur and hospitality tastemaker in Washington, D. C. , as a managing partner in popular venues like Gaia Supperclub, Abigail Nightclub, and Saint Yves. A Bowie State University alumnus, he is described by colleagues as a gifted designer and problem-solver skilled at bringing visions to life.

He is passionate about diversifying the hospitality industry by creating inclusive and upscale experiences that appeal to a wide audience. This drive for innovation led him to develop his own mobile application, demonstrating his entrepreneurial spirit beyond the restaurant and nightlife scene.

Wayne successfully pitched his start-up, ValPark Mobile App, to investors on Season 7 of ABCs "Shark Tank. "

Personality Overview

Persuasive & Assertive

Friendly Yet Blunt

Challenger

They are generally strong communicators and are not easy to convince.  They are likely to ask many questions and look heavily for supporting proof as well as information. They can sound friendly and charming but can quickly change gears to become inquisitive and probing

Topics They Care About

Hospitality Innovation
He is a recognized tastemaker focused on creating inclusive, upscale nightlife and dining experiences in the competitive Washington, D. C. market.
Creative Entrepreneurship
Combines his background as a Creative Director with launching numerous successful ventures, including restaurants, nightclubs, and a mobile tech startup.
New Venture Launches
Has recently been involved in launching several new concepts, including Gaia Supperclub, Llamabar, and Kitsuen Bar, showing a focus on growth.

Media Appearances

Wayne has no verified media appearances

Work History

4-2025
Managing Partner at Gaia Supperclub
4-2023
Managing Partner at Llamabar
10-2018
Partner at Abigail Nightclub
5-2017
Partner at Saint Yves
8-2017 - 5-2018
Associate Creative Director, Interactive at Subject Matter

Education

2006 - 2010
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) from Bowie State University

More Information

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Exp : 8 Location : Washington, District of Columbia, United States Job Level : N/A Designation : Managing Partner at Gaia Supperclub
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Insights For Selling To Wayne

During A Call Or A Meeting

DO's

  • Use a combination of data as well as stories for your pitch, a ppt might not be necessary
  • Help them realize that any personal risk in making this decision is far less compared to what the results could mean for them
  • Be prepared for a mix of questions and inquisitiveness, answer them in the tone in which they have been asked

DONT's

  • Avoid making offhand commitments, understand the root of their concerns first
  • Don’t be too objective but make sure to pad your storytelling with data points
  • Don’t try to rush them into a decision, provide all necessary information first

When Cold Calling

When Writing An Email

While Negotiating & Closing

    The secret to closing fast with Wayne is

  • Proven value, strong objective evidence are important for them, rapport can impact decisions a little.
  • Will you ever get a clear answer from Wayne

  • They are practical and friendly, but can give a clear response with a little prodding

Insights For Deal Planning

    How fast (or slow) will Wayne move?

  • They like to be detailed, so unless they develop strong conviction, they can take their time to arrive at decisions
  • Can Wayne take some risk or not?

  • They evaluate their decisions systematically and do not take risks that often, unless you can get them to develop strong conviction

You And Wayne

Personality Compatibility


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