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
569 episodes
#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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#550 Tax Lawyer Explains: How To BEAT Taxes As An Influencer...
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen reveal the hidden tax traps influencers often overlook. From claiming the fair market value of gifted products to understanding which...
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#549 5 Year-End Tax Strategies The IRS Wants You To Ignore…
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler shares valuable insights on year-end tax strategies that can help business owners save money and optimize their financial planning. With over 20 years of experience as...
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#548 Open Forum - How To Legally Minimize Your Taxes
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen host an open forum, addressing your top tax and legal questions. They dive into why having an LLC is crucial for protecting your assets, how Medicaid ...
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#547 Year-End Tax Strategies The IRS Haven’t Heard Of w/ Carter Cofield
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler welcomes Carter Cofield to discuss must-know year-end tax strategies that can save you money and set you up for success. They dive into the "December loophole" for veh...
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#546 Secrets To Supercharging Your Wealth With A HSA, FAST
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the incredible tax advantages of Health Savings Accounts (HSAs). Learn how to save big with tax-deductible contributions, tax-free gr...
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#545 The Tax & Legal Playbook To Buying Businesses Part 3
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen share the ultimate toolkit for buying and running a small business. Whether it's managing payroll, setting up the right entity, or preparing for...
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#544 The Tax & Legal Playbook To Buying Businesses Part 2
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen reveal the key legal steps for buying a business, highlighting the differences between asset and stock purchases. They explain why an asset purc...
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#543 This Law Will Cost Your Business THOUSANDS.. Do This NOW
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen bring you the latest on federal regulations that could land business owners in hot water. With the Corporate Transparency Act now in effect, the...
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#542 16 Minutes of Brutally Honest Tax Advice
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mark J. Kohler breaks down key tax-saving strategies every business owner should know, including why a side hustle is often crucial for effective tax planning. He also highlight...
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#541 CPA EXPLAINS: Optimal Order Of Investing For High Income Earners
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down essential strategies for high-income earners looking to maximize their retirement contributions. Learn how to utilize "backdoor Roth" ...
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#540 Alternative Asset Summit Key Takeaways And Success Stories!
Live from the Alternative Asset Summit!Join Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler in this special live episode from the Alternative Asset Summit, where they talk about powerful strategies for building wealth beyond Wall Street. They share act...
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#539 The 4 Best Tax-Write Offs NO ONE Talks About... w/ Karlton Dennis
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mark J. Kohler is joined by Karlton Dennis to share essential tax-saving strategies before the year ends. They explain how transitioning from an LLC to an S corporation reduces ...
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#538 15 Strategies To Reduce Your Year-End Taxes IMMEDIATELY
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mark J. Kohler shares his more powerful and essential year-end tax tips. From managing expenses to charitable giving and real estate strategies, get actionable insights to wrap ...
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#537 LLC & Corp BOI Filing Requirement - Don't get fined or jailed
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mat Sorensen dives into a crucial new filing requirement that many small businesses need to be aware of: the Beneficial Ownership Information (BOI) report. Mat explains the Corporate Tra...
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#536 The Crypto Tax Loopholes The IRS Don't Know About
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mark J. Kohler unpacks the intersection of traditional tax strategies and the world of cryptocurrency. Learn how the "Trifecta Concept" can streamline your estate planning and o...
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#535 Can't Pay Your Taxes By October 15th? Here's What To Do
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler welcomes Farah Saleh to dive deep into IRS debt resolution strategies. Learn why non-filing is far more dangerous than non-payment, and discover key strategies to reso...
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#534 The Tax & Legal Playbook To Buying Businesses Part 1
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen share expert insights into the process of buying a business. They discuss how to evaluate a company’s financial health, the importance of due dili...
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