Main Street Business
The Main Street Business Podcast hosted by Mark J. Kohler with co-host Mat Sorensen discuss complex tax and legal topics like LLCs, corporations, estate planning, raising capital, and retirement planning in an engaging and charismatic way, making it easy for anyone to understand.
Mark J. Kohler has done over +10,000 consultations with clients, is a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and CFO/Board Member of Directed IRA Trust Company with $2B+ in managed assets. He’s a best-selling author of six books, national speaker and founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, a program training thousands of CPAs and Enrolled Agents on proven strategies, effectively changing the lives of millions of small business owners in America.
Episodes
585 episodes
#574 Stock Market Falls - 3 Strategies to Take Advantage and Build Wealth
In this video, I break down 3 strategies to help you navigate a market downturn:1) The market always comes back – History shows us time and time again that corrections are normal and the market recovers. The key is staying invested.<...
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#573 How to Exit Your Business The RIGHT Way w/ Chris Van Dusen
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler welcomes Chris Van Dusen to unpack the biggest mistakes business owners make when trying to sell—and how to avoid them. From cleaning up your books to understanding yo...
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#572 LLC Masterclass: Everything Every Business Owner Should Know!
In this episode of the Mainstreet Business podcast, host Mat Sorensen kicks off the LLC Masterclass series with the questions every entrepreneur, investor, and side hustler needs answered: Do you actually need an LLC? How d...
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#571 How to Raise Money For Your Real Estate Deals w/ Hunter Thompson
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler welcomes real estate investor Hunter Thompson to uncover how to raise capital legally and effectively in today’s skeptical, high-interest market. From 506(c) strategie...
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#570 Should I Be Afraid to File a Tax Extension (Listen before April 15)
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen show how a tax extension can reduce stress, cut audit risk, and buy you time for smart tax moves. Get the facts on key deadlines, solo 401(k)s, and wh...
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#569 Tax Lawyer QnA: Strategies The Rich Use to Avoid Paying Taxes
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen dive into listener questions about tax and business planning. From maximizing deductions on rental properties to creative financing strategies for com...
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#568 Asset Protection and Privacy: Reality or Illusion?
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen give you the blueprint for bulletproof asset protection. From LLCs to trusts to holding companies, find out the smart, cost-effective strategies that ...
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#567 BOI Is Officially Dead!
BOI Reporting Fines Canceled for U.S. Citizens & Businesses! Big news for U.S. business owners! The Treasury Department has announced that U.S. citizens and domestic businesses will not face fines or penalties for failing to fi...
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#566 Can an RV be Deducted on Your Taxes? (RV Tax Strategies for 2025)
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down tax-saving strategies for RV owners in 2025! Whether you're a weekend warrior or a full-time traveler, learn how to turn your RV into a bus...
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#565 The Secrets To Taking Over ANY Niche w/Wendy Starland
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler sits down with music industry icon Wendy Starland to talk about the dark side of streaming services. Learn why & how artists are being shortchanged and how her new...
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#564 The BOI is Back! 99% of Small Business Owners Must File By March 19th
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen explain FinCEN’s BOI requirement and what it means for LLCs and corporations. With compliance deadlines approaching fast, they provide expert guidance...
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#563 Open Forum - HSA's, Picking a CPA, Venmo & More
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen answer your top tax and legal questions. From choosing the right tax advisor (without overpaying for empty credentials) to navigating HSAs, S corp tax...
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#562 How to Sell Your Business and Save on Taxes
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler explains how to successfully transition out of your business while maximizing value. From setting up a seamless family succession plan to making your business more app...
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#561 The Step-By-Step "Zero-Tax" Blueprint For Business Owners
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler shares the blueprint for tax-efficient business ownership. He explains why smart bookkeeping is key, how to leverage deductions, and when to transition from an LLC to ...
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#560 How Business Owners Hold a Family Board Meeting
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler uncovers the secret to saving big on taxes and strengthening your business—the family board meeting. Discover how to legally write off travel, meals, and payments to f...
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#559 Retroactive S-Election for 2024: Why & How
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen share powerful insights on why converting your LLC to an S corporation is a game-changer for tax savings. They discuss the crucial tax advantages, the...
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#558 The 1 Year Rule: How The Rich Dominate Business
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen explain how to create a comprehensive, actionable plan for the year ahead. They discuss the value of aligning your goals with a long-term vision and o...
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#557 The Accounting Industry Was Broken... Here's How I Fixed It
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler tackles the top challenges facing accountants today, from the disconnect with business owners to the need to shift from compliance to advisory roles. Learn actionable ...
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#556 FULL BLUEPRINT: How To Build LASTING Wealth In 2025 w/ Josh Jalinski
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Josh Jalinski discuss the key elements of successful financial planning for business owners. From annual life insurance reviews to emergency funds and disability i...
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#555 BOIs on Hold AGAIN - 5th Circuit Reverses Itself on 12/27/24
BOIs on Hold Again - 5th Circuit Reverses Itself on 12/27/24. A big win for small businesses in this court saga. Going live to get into what this means for you! This case has been moving fast so if you haven't filed your BOIs for your LLCs or c...
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#554 How To Pay Yourself As An S-Corp In 2025
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler dives into the financial benefits of transitioning to an S corp. He highlights the importance of splitting income into payroll and draws, shares his foolproof 50/50 st...
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#553 FinCEN BOI Emergency Appeal! What should you do next?
The department of justice has filed an emergency appeal to reverse the recent court ruling on the FinCEN Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) requirement. In this episode, Mat breaks down what this appeal means for small business owners, the ...
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#552 Tax Lawyer Q&A: Secrets To Saving Thousands In Taxes...
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen host another open forum and break down key retirement planning strategies, including the mega backdoor Roth IRA, and discuss the benefits and pitfalls ...
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#551 ROTH IRA vs IUL: Tax Lawyers Explain The TRUTH...
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the complexities of Roth IRAs versus IULs. They discuss how Roths provide tax-free growth and accessibility, while IULs offer insurance benefits but...
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