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
597 episodes
#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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#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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#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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