We had the good fortune of connecting with Joi Alexander and we’ve shared our conversation below.

Hi Joi, is there a quote or affirmation that’s meaningful to you?
You don’t have to be loud to make noise!

Do what the clock does….keep going!

Alright, so for those in our community who might not be familiar with your business, can you tell us more?
The G.A.M.E. Consulting Agency is the premier food and beverage agency in the Southeast. Focused on serving the comprehensive needs of black owned restaurant and their private event business and off-premise catering model in the full range cycle, TGCA is changing the narrative of how minority owned restaurants run their business. From blueprint to conception, our talented team will be able to offer a more balanced quality service than many of its competitors. Our goal is to strategically turn your restaurant real estate into a private event goldmine or implement a tactical and easy to execute off-premise catering model which will generate additional revenue on top of in-store sales. Private events and catering (whether off-premise or on-premise) represent nearly half of the food and beverage revenue in most restaurants, hotels, and event spaces.

With over 20 years in the hospitality and sales industry, I’ve seen how restaurateurs, hotels, arenas operate and maximize their real estate to generate more revenue and I wanted to be a resource to other restaurants that may not have the bandwidth or general knowledge of doing so. During the pandemic, many restaurants were forced into a “to-go” model and I saw where TGCA (The G.A.M.E. Consulting Agency) could make an impact…which is how TGCA was born! There have definitely been challenges along the way, but like with anything you push through! Being resilient is my middle name!

If you had a friend visiting you, what are some of the local spots you’d want to take them around to?
Loaded question! 🙂

Breakfast at an Atlanta Staple breakfast restaurant…”Breakfast at Barney’s”

Lunch at Slutty Vegan ATL….of course!

And dinner at my favorite spot….Houston’s! Houston’s is a classic restaurant with consistent and amazing service! Give me great food and consistency and I’m sold!

Cocktails during the summer at the rooftop of LOA!

And if you’re into have true ATL experience, you’ve got to check our Magic City!

Shoutout is all about shouting out others who you feel deserve additional recognition and exposure. Who would you like to shoutout?
Jasmine Killebrew- Lead Consultant Pinky Cole – Slutty Vegan ATL
Jason Crain – Slutty Vegan ATL
Compass Group
Ian Callender, Sandlot DC
Gia Petracci, AiFi
Jerry Clark, 1972 Entertainment, Inc.

Website: https://thegameca.com/

Instagram: @thegameconsultingagency

Linkedin: @joialexander

Image Credits
Joi Alexander

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