Main Street Business
Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen
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.
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Jun 19, 2023 • 30min
#436 $1.5 Billion In Student Housing - Interview w/Dan Bernstein
In this episode of Main Street Business interviews, Mark Kohler interviews Dan Berstein, the President and Chief Investment Officer at Campus Apartments.With Campus Apartments boasting an impressive $1.5 Billon assets under management, 500+ employees, and units in 18 states, Dan was able to offer invaluable insights to both beginner and seasoned investors looking to acquire student housing for their portfolio. To learn more about Dan Bernstein or Campus Apartments, visit: https://www.campusapartments.com/about/To get in contact with the teams at KKOS, Mark J Kohler, or Directed IRA, visit: https://markjkohler.com/contact Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
Jun 16, 2023 • 50min
#435 The People's Show - Open Forum
In this week's podcast, Mark and Mat take questions submitted by listeners! If you want to submit a question for our once-a-month open forum show, visit: https://podcast.mainstreetbusiness.com/submit-a-question/Be sure to subscribe to the #1 Tax & Legal Podcast available, with new episodes every week, our goal is to save our listeners thousands in taxes. Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
Jun 12, 2023 • 39min
#434 Creative Provisions For Your Wealth When You Die
Mark and Mat discuss ways to create a secure legacy after you pass away. They give tips on how to distribute your estate, and ways you can ensure it gets to where you want it to go. Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
Jun 6, 2023 • 26min
#433 Communicate Your Value W/ Bob Burg
In this episode, Mark Kohler interviews Bob Burg, Author of Go-Giver, an Amazon best-selling book. During this interview, they discuss the importance of communicating your value to your customers and potential customers as a business owner and entrepreneur.If you are a Tax Professional trying to bring more value to your customers learn more about Mark's Tax Pro Certification here: https://markjkohler.com/product/main-street-tax-pro/To get tax and legal help to keep more value in your business, visit KKOS Lawyers and set up a free interview to see how we can help: https://kkoslawyers.com/contact-us/ Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
Jun 5, 2023 • 34min
#432 Answering the Difficult Questions When Estate Planning
Get $200 OFF your Estate Plan during our estate planning special (expires June 24, 2023): https://kkoslawyers.com/estate-planning-special-2023/In this episode, Mark and Mat break down some of the difficult questions you may have about estate planning, including what happens to your dog, how to pick a guardian for your children, when and how to cut someone out of your will, and more. Be sure to subscribe to continue to get the BEST tax and legal education available! Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
May 31, 2023 • 28min
#431 Unleash Your Inner Negotiator With Darren Prince
On this episode, Mark interviews Darren on his negotiating skills. They get deep about developing relationships with clients and potential clients. They talk about addiction and the road to recovery. Don't miss this episode! Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
May 25, 2023 • 27min
#430 Take Control of Your Legacy, Get Your Trust in Order
To take advantage of our Annual Estate Plan Special and get $200 OFF your estate plan setup, visit https://kkoslawyers.com/estate-planning-special-2023/ (discount expires June 24th, 2023). On this week's episode, Mark and Mat discuss legacy planning for your business and assets. The topic of legacy planning is HUGE and all the podcast episodes this month will be dedicated to this topic. In this episode, Mat and Mark specifically cover the importance of a Trust and how it is integral to your legacy plan. Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
May 19, 2023 • 28min
#429 S-Corps And Paying Your Kids
On this weeks episode of the Main Street business podcast, Mark Kohler and Matt Sorenson discuss the topic of paying kids in S corporations and dispelling myths surrounding it. They emphasize the importance of having a legitimate job for the kids and paying them reasonable compensation. They suggest different strategies based on the age of the children. For kids who are 18 or older, they recommend issuing a 1099 form. For kids under 18, they propose setting up a family management company and paying them through that entity. They also highlight the tax benefits of such strategies and provide insights on how to navigate the process. Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
May 12, 2023 • 26min
#428 Tax And Legal Strategies For Mom
On this weeks Episode of the Main Street business podcast, Matt Sorenson and Mark J. Kohler discuss various tax and legal strategies related to moms and their involvement in businesses. They suggest putting moms on the board of directors or advisors for LLCs or corporations, which can have tax perks. They also discuss tax strategies such as deducting travel expenses when visiting mom, paying mom for her services and having her open a Roth IRA, and buying mom's house and renting it back to her. They highlight the importance of seeking good tax advice and acknowledge that these strategies may not be suitable for everyone. The hosts also emphasize the value of seeking advice from parents and the life experience they can bring to business decisions. Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
May 5, 2023 • 28min
#427 Top 5 Real Estate Tax Strategies
Mark and Mat Talk Real Estate Strategies on this weeks episode. Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Are you ready to get certified in EVERY strategy I teach? Start your journey with a FREE 15-minute discovery call to explore the Main Street Tax Pro Certification. Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
