Main Street Business
The Main Street Business Podcast, hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the go-to resource for entrepreneurs, investors, and business owners who want to build, protect, and manage their wealth. Each episode explores real-world scenarios and offers practical advice on business structuring, tax planning, side hustles, real estate, self-directed retirement accounts, and more.
With decades of combined legal and tax experience Mark and Mat make complex financial topics understandable through charismatic discussions and practical education. Their goal is to empower listeners to make smarter legal and financial decisions by turning advanced concepts into clear, actionable strategies for LLCs, corporations, estate planning, tax reduction, raising capital, asset protection, and retirement planning.
Mark J. Kohler is a CPA, attorney, best-selling author of six books, and a nationally recognized authority on small business tax and legal strategies. Mark serves as a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and Board Member at Directed IRA Trust Company, which manages over $3 billion in assets. As the founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, Mark has trained thousands of CPAs and Enrolled Agents nationwide, helping millions of small business owners better navigate tax and legal strategies. Mark also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mat Sorensen.
Mat Sorensen is an attorney, best-selling author of The Self-Directed IRA Handbook, and CEO of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company, a leading self-directed IRA custodian with nearly $3 billion under administration. He is a national expert on self-directed retirement strategies and a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers. Mat also co-hosts The Main Street Business Podcast along with Mark J. Kohler.
Episodes
643 episodes
#632 Fear in the Housing Market Almost Always Signals Opportunity
Before your next real estate investment, start with my law firm, KKOS Lawyers.Our Comprehensive Tax & Business Consult helps you make sure the deal fits into the right tax, entity, and asset protection strategy before you buy. - htt...
#631 Is Buying a Franchise Right For You? HomeVestors VP Mike Oberholtzer Explains
If you're considering buying or selling a franchise and want experienced legal guidance throughout the process, book a consult with Mat and Marks law firm KKOS Lawyers to get started:
#630 Think Your LLC Protects You? Think Again
Is your entity structure up to date? Business owners can get themselves in sticky situations without maintaining their entities. Thats why our most popular service at our law firm KKOS Lawyers is our Entity Clean-UP Service.
#629 LLC Vs S-Corp Explained in 10-Minutes
Get your entity set-up or cleaned up with the assistance of Mat and Marks law firm KKOS Lawyers.
#628 How we Stopped the Bank from Taking our Clients Assets
Proper asset protection planning can make all the difference when a creditor, bank, or judgment puts your assets at risk.In this episode, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler share the full story of how planning completed in advance helped pr...
#627 Setting Up a Partnership LLC
Operating a partnership LLC? Don’t wait for problems to arise. We discuss how to structure your LLC for tax optimization, asset protection, and partner alignment—helping prevent common pitfalls and keep operations running smoothly.For a ...
#626 You Do Not Scale A Business You Scale People
Building a good team has been an invaluable asset for Mat and Mark over the years. Think you have a good team but need better structure? Let our law firm help you get your business cleaned up with our Entity Clean-up cons...
#625 Open Forum: My Accountant Says an S-Corp Won’t Save Me Money… Is He Wrong?
Ready for an S-Corp? Or have questions on how our team of attorneys can help your business save money? Book a call with our team
#624 Your Trust Should Own Everything [Lawyers Explain]
Our Law Firm KKOS Lawyers is currently running an Estate Plan Special, Get your trust/Trifecta set up today - https://kkoslawyers.com/estate-planning-special-2026/
#622 How to Keep Death From Creating a Tax Mess
Don't let Estate Planning define your passing.. Book an Estate Planning call with our law firm KKOS Lawyers and take advantage of our Estate Planning Special.. Active till 6/21/26..
# 621 Auto Mileage V. Actual Expense: Who wins?
Did you deduct actual expenses or use the standard mileage rate for your vehicle? More importantly, was that the best choice for your situation? Book a comprehensive tax and business consultation with Mark and Mats firm KKOS Lawyers to ensure y...
# 620 5 LLC Mistakes
Want to make sure your LLC is in order? Book a Call with Mat and Marks Law firm KKOS Lawyers and Get your Entity Cleaned Up https://kkoslawyers.com/entity-clean-up/
#619 The Difference Between LLCs and S-Corps for Real Estate Investors
Get your entity structured the right way. Schedule a review to maximize your tax benefits and strengthen your asset protection. Book an Entity Structure consultation with Mark and Mats Attorneys at KKOS Lawyers.
#618 What to do if you can’t pay your taxes
Can't pay your taxes? Get a Comprehensive Tax and Business Consultation so this never happens again. Book a Call HereMarks most recent article -
#617 The Trust is the Missing Link to your Trifecta
Don't delay get your plan in place - https://kkoslawyers.com/services/comprehensive-estate-plan/
#616 The Big Short & Rod Khleif's Story: How to Rebound
What would you do if you lost $50 million and thousands of properties overnight? In this powerful episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, real estate investor Rod Khleif shares his raw story of the 2008 crash, how he lost over 2,000 proper...
#615 Why One LLC Isn’t Enough for Most Entrepreneurs
How many business entities do you actually need as an entrepreneur? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the real strategy behind structuring multiple businesses, protecting assets, and...
#614 How Lawsuits Can Take Away Your Home (And How to Stop It!)
If you got sued tomorrow, could you lose your home? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the real risks to your home equity — and the smart strategies you can use right now to protect i...
#613 Open Forum — Kids’ Trump Accounts, Real Estate Taxes, and Growing Your Business
In this Open Forum episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen answer real questions from business owners about taxes, investing, and scaling a successful company. From the brand-new “Trump accounts” for kids to...
#612 Bonus Depreciation Explained: The Tax Strategy Everyone Gets Wrong
Are the tax benefits of bonus depreciation and real estate investing really as powerful as they’re advertised? In this episode, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the truth behind the popular tax strategy that many investors believe wil...
#611 Real Estate Privacy Under Fire: FinCEN’s New Reporting Rule Explained
Privacy is under attack again — and real estate investors need to pay attention. A new federal rule tied to FinCEN and the Corporate Transparency Act now requires certain residential real estate transfers to file a Real Estate Report disclosing...
#610 Earn Passive Income Through Rental Real Estate Investing (feat. Dustin Heiner)
What if you could build real passive income from rental properties without becoming a landlord glued to your phone? In this episode, Mark J. Kohler interviews real estate investor and educator Dustin Heiner to break down how beginner investors ...
#609 Should You Contribute to Your Traditional IRA, or Go Roth Instead?
Should you take the tax deduction today… or build tax-free wealth for tomorrow? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the Roth vs. Traditional IRA debate and explain why the “lower tax b...
#608 Contrarian Real Estate investing in 2026 with Jamison Manwaring
We challenge the fear cycle around real estate and show why disciplined contrarian buying can work in 2026. We walk through real multifamily distress, market absorption, and why basis and debt terms now matter more than flashy rent growth.<...