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
604 episodes
#593 Open Forum: Lessons on Money, Taxes, and Wealth
Are you making money decisions that could be holding you back from real financial freedom? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler flies solo to answer your questions! In the process, he reveals the common mistakes p...
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#592 The 10 Biggest LLC Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)
Why risk your business and hard-earned money with the wrong setup when you could be protecting yourself and saving on taxes? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the critical steps ever...
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Episode 592
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#591 Benefits of a Privacy Address
Your name and home address are everywhere — and that’s a problem! In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down practical, legal ways to keep your personal info off public records while still ru...
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#590 Be Your Own Landlord: 3 Unique Strategies
Why make someone else rich when you could be paying yourself? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen reveal three powerful real estate strategies that allow business owners to become their own landl...
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#589 The SALT Workaround After the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)
Join Mark and Mat as they discuss the powerful SALT workaround in 36 states. You can have unlimited deductions for state taxes for this workaround strategy and exceed the $40,000 with the workaround. You’ll learn:The ...
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#588 Tax Strategy Q&A: Mega Backdoor Roth, RV Write-Offs, and LLC Mistakes
Mark Kohler and Mat Sorensen are back for another Open Forum episode of the Main Street Business Podcast — answering real tax, legal, and wealth-building questions from listeners across the country.In this episode, they cover ad...
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#587 Trump Signs The Big Beautiful Bill: What This Means for Tax Planning
President Trump just signed the Big Beautiful Bill into law — and it’s packed with tax breaks for small business owners, real estate investors, and everyday entrepreneurs. In this episode, tax attorney Mark J. Kohler and attorney Mat Sorensen b...
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#586 When Should I Register My LLC in a Different State?
Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen dive deep into the world of LLC registration, revealing must-know strategies for small business owners and real estate investors. Learn how to:Properly register your business across state lines
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#585 New Tax Bill Signed Into Law By President Trump - What’s In and What's Out?
To get a comprehensive tax and legal plan get to my law firm KKOS Lawyers: https://kkoslawyers.comIn this special episode, Mat Sorensen breaks down President Trump’s newly signed tax legislation, kno...
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#584 The Best Real Estate Opportunity in a Decade — Featuring Chris Loeffler from Caliber
In this insightful episode, Mat Sorensen sits down with Chris Loeffler, CEO of Caliber, to dissect the current state of the real estate market and why commercial real estate is presenting one of the best buying opportunities in over a decade. W...
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#583 Strategic Strategies With a Self Directed IRA
Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen reveal game-changing strategies for transforming your retirement accounts from Wall Street limitations to Main Street opportunities. Discover how to legally invest your IRA or 401(k) in high-potential assets beyo...
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#582 How Gene Simmons Started as a Small Business Owner and Became #1
Gene Simmons joins us for an unforgettable masterclass on business, life philosophy, and how KISS built a billion-dollar brand through strategic thinking and trademark protection.• The precious nature of time and why "you will never get...
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#581 Breaking News - Senate Tax Bill Text Released
Breaking News - Senate Tax Bill Text Released. With both the House and Senate versions now on the table, which proposal offers bigger tax cuts? Which one could save you more money? I’m breaking down the differences between the House and Senate ...
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#580 The 4 Phases of Business - Don’t Make the Same Mistakes We Did
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen walk you through the full business lifecycle—showing you how to start lean, systemize operations, scale smart, and exit on your terms. Get ready for real-wo...
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Episode 580
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#579 Tax Hacks the Wealthy Use (Attorneys Break it Down)
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen take on your toughest tax and business questions in an open forum style. From setting up the right business structure to handling a h...
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Episode 579
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#578 The Complete Guide to Estate Planning
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen explain why every adult—single or married, wealthy or not—needs a will and a revocable living trust. Learn the practical steps for setting up your est...
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#577 Which LLC is Right for Your Business
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen take a deep dive into the six LLC structures every entrepreneur, investor, and licensed professional should understand. Whether you're starting a busi...
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#576 How to Set Up a Family Office Without Being Ultra-Rich
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler shows how simple board meetings and a strategic plan can supercharge your finances. He explains how to turn ordinary family gatherings into legitimate, tax-deductible ...
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#575 How to Turn NIL Deals Into Long-Term Wealth
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Max Merritt reveal how NIL athletes can turn short-term earnings into long-term wealth. From forming an LLC to electing S corp status and leveraging mega Roth stra...
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31:21
#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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