
Right About Now - Legendary Business Advice How the Rich Use Tax Strategy to Build Long-Term Wealth | Mark J. Kohler
Jan 2, 2026
18:48
In this episode of Right About Now, Ryan Alford sits down with Mark J. Kohler, one of America’s leading Main Street tax attorneys, to expose how the tax system actually works—and why the rich keep getting richer.
Most people think taxes are confusing, boring, or rigged against them. Mark J. Kohler breaks down how the wealthy legally use the tax code to build and protect real wealth—and how YOU can too.
This isn’t about cheating the system. It’s about understanding the rules.
Mark explains:
• Why side hustles are a “golden ticket” for tax savings
• How small business owners can legally pay 30% less in taxes
• Why W-2 income gets crushed—and how to offset it
• How real estate, depreciation, oil & gas, and Roth IRAs work together
• Why you must stop delegating your taxes and start documenting your wealth
• How treating your side hustle like a real business changes everything
If you’ve ever wondered why wealthy people pay less tax—or felt like the system wasn’t built for you—this episode will flip your mindset.
Key Topics Covered:
• High-level tax strategy for small business owners
• Legal tax write-offs most people ignore
• Side hustles, rentals, and asset deployment
• Why rich people “geek out” on taxes
• Building a tax team instead of outsourcing responsibility
👇 Watch till the end — this episode could save you thousands.
Links & Resources:
🔗 Mark J. Kohler: markjkohler.com
🔗 Full episodes & clips: ryanisright.com
