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Episode Description: Annie Godfrey is an experienced entrepreneur/small business owner of Waterworks Laundry in Newark, New Jersey. She and her husband started the business in 2007, while Annie remained in her corporate career in Human Resources at the time. Due to organizational restructuring, she took the plunge into full-time business ownership in 2018. Now, she is on a journey to empower the youth, creating businesses that the community needs, and providing services that separate her from the competition. In this episode of S.T.A.R.V.E. Talk, Annie sits down with J Haleem and takes a deep dive into the subject of entrepreneurship. Show Notes: 3:07 - J Haleem Welcomes Annie to the Show4:20 - Annie talks about the beginning of WaterWorks, established 20076:34 - Annie speaks on transitional moments in her business8:08 - J Haleem and Annie discuss the differences in workforce generations and their behavior in the workplace10:02 - Annie’s thoughts on creating a business people need versus following trends11:57 - That moment when you would use your services14:33 - The “Shock” Factor when customers discover WaterWorks is black-owned16:57 - J Haleem speaks on the importance of being able to articulate your business22:00 - Annie speaks on the importance of listening to young people24:33 - J Haleem asks Annie to define “victory,” and what it means to her29:07 - J Haleem speaks on his HBCU experience with entrepreneurship30:16 - Annie’s advice for aspiring entrepreneurs34:42 - Annie speaks on the danger of business being “under” capitalized38:35 - The importance of partnerships & the limitations on free money41:26 - Volunteering - the way to serve to learn48:02 - What S.T.A.R.V.E. means to Annie52:06 - J Haleem gives Annie her flowersTo connect with Annie: Websites: https://www.waterworkslaundry.comhttps://www.smartsuds.comInstagram: @waterworkslaundry Facebook: 970Bergen