Interview with Kelly Cooper - Entrepreneur and Congressional Candidate

In this episode of the AZREIA Show, hosts Marcus Maloney and Mike Del Prete welcome Kelly Cooper, a small business owner and congressional candidate for Arizona's District 4. Kelly shares his background, growing up in the suburbs of Chicago, serving in the Marine Corps, and his journey in the hospitality industry. He discusses his motivation for running for Congress, his viewpoints on small business challenges, and the importance of being an informed voter. The conversation covers various topics including affordable housing, the impact of COVID-19, the role of federal government in local issues, and his stance on economic policies.    Key Takeaways: 00:24 Meet Kelly Cooper: Business Owner and Congressional Candidate 01:33 Kelly Cooper's Background and Military Service 03:30 Entrepreneurial Spirit and Family Values 10:15 Impact of COVID-19 on Small Businesses 13:22 Challenges and Solutions for Small Business Owners 15:34 Affordable Housing and Urban Planning 17:58 Water Issues in Arizona 19:30 Federal vs. State Legislative Roles 21:10 Balancing the Federal Budget 23:09 Adapting to Economic Challenges 23:18 Understanding Political and Economic Systems 23:46 The Impact of Lobbyists and Monetary Policy 24:01 Inflation and Monetary Policy 24:50 The Role of Politicians and Lobbyists 25:36 Government Structure and Accountability 26:37 Money in Politics 26:58 Real Estate and Housing Market 28:19 Big Business vs. Small Business 29:05 Political Policies and Economic Growth 31:04 The Role of Media in Politics 33:22 Government Regulations and Small Businesses 38:02 Rent Control and Government Overreach 44:01 Voter Participation and Political Goals 45:10 Final Thoughts and Call to Action   Connect with Kelly Cooper  https://www.kellycooperarizona.com/ ---- The Arizona Real Estate Investors Association provides its members the education, market information, support, and networking opportunities that will further the member's ability to successfully invest in Real Estate. Join AZREIA here. Is a Career in Real Estate Right For You? Take AZREIA's Real Estate Investing Entrepreneurial Self-Assessment at  👉 https://azreia.org/entrepreneurial-self-assessment Azreia Real Estate Investing Entrepreneurial Self Assessment Who is it for? ☑️ Anyone who wants to know if Real Estate Investing is right for them BEFORE spending time or money on education and training. ☑️ Everyone new to Real Estate Investing Our Entrepreneurial Self Assessment is designed for you to understand if Real Estate Investing is right for you and if so, you are best suited for active or passive investing. AZREIA membership is a community consisting of independent real estate investors who invest in:  🏡 SINGLE FAMILY 🏙 SMALL MULTI-FAMILY 🏡WHOLESALERS ✍️ NOTES Educational opportunities are plentiful and delivered through AZREIA's own education program and in collaboration with outside education providers. 🎓AZREIA's Core Education Classes are specifically designed for new investors to develop their critical skills quickly and effectively. 🎓Our strategy classes are provided through AZREIA and others and deliver an advanced level of knowledge. Join the Deal Finders Club here Deal Finders Club is a thriving real estate community "Where Deals Get Done", we train community members on these core skills...Marketing, Sales, Negotiations, Comping, Writing Offers, Locking Up Contracts, and so much more. Discover:  https://ebooks.azreia.org/library https://ebooks.azreia.org/ideal https://ebooks.azreia.org/fix_and_flipping https://ebooks.azreia.org/note_investing https://ebooks.azreia.org/landlording https://ebooks.azreia.org/wholesaling_real_estate https://ebooks.azreia.org/property_scouting https://ebooks.azreia.org/house_hacking Join our conversation at: Facebook:  https://www.facebook.com/azreia Twitter: https://twitter.com/azreia?lang=en Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/arizona_reia/ Linkedin: https://bit.ly/3vKMnrR Website: https://azreia.org/