Privacy is essential for protecting your personal information while running a business. Discover why manager-managed LLCs are preferable for privacy. Explore how registered agents and privacy addresses can shield your home address from public records. Learn about the six states that require a ghost address and the pros and cons of using PO boxes. The podcast delves into tailored privacy strategies, illustrating the balance between asset protection and personal confidentiality with engaging metaphors.
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Drake's Public LLC Mistake
Mat and Mark use Drake's Silence Policy LLC as a cautionary example.
Naming an LLC to reveal its purpose and listing real names defeats privacy.
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Privacy Versus Asset Secrecy
Privacy and asset secrecy are separate goals that require different tactics.
Hiding an asset is often easier than hiding your personal identity.
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Prefer Manager-Managed LLCs
Use manager-managed LLCs instead of member-managed to obscure ownership.
Make manager-management your default when privacy matters.
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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 running your business and owning assets the right way. You’ll learn why manager-managed LLCs beat member-managed, how to use registered agents and privacy addresses, what PO boxes can and can’t do, and when a Wyoming holding LLC (or similar) adds a layer of anonymity.
We also cover the six states that require an in‑state street “ghost” address, the difference between privacy (camouflage) and asset protection (bulletproof vest), and real-world scenarios for landlords, investors, and anyone with growing visibility. If you’ve ever worried about tenants, stalkers, or just unwanted mail at your front door, this step-by-step playbook will help you tighten things up without breaking the bank.
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You’ll learn:
Why manager-managed LLCs are better for privacy than member-managed LLCs
How to use registered agents and privacy address services to keep your home off public records
When a Wyoming holding LLC (or similar) can create a layer of anonymity for property ownership
The six states that require an in-state street “ghost” address and how to handle them
The pros and cons of PO boxes, virtual mailboxes, and privacy address services
The difference between privacy (camouflage) and asset protection (bulletproof vest)
Real-world strategies landlords, investors, and business owners use to protect their address and identity
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