
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.
Latest episodes

Jul 26, 2021 • 1h 10min
348: OPEN FORUM SHOW - Answering Difficult Tax, Legal & Business Questions
Join Mark and Mat as they answer difficult tax, legal, and business questions from around the nation. To listen or search for prior episodes, or sign up for their free weekly newsletter, visit: www.mainstreetbusiness.com Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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. You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant business, tax & legal event of the year: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!

Jul 15, 2021 • 1h 23min
347: Writing a Book - A Good Business Move?
Mark Kohler and Mat Sorensen have two special guests on this episode. They cover all of the facets of writing a book and how it can be a beneficial business move. They cover many of the struggles that come with writing a book as well as the significant rewards, both financially and emotionally. To get Jarom Bergeson's book click here: Why do Witches Wear Black? To get Kyle Mortensen's book click here: Mists of IgaTo learn more about the Main Street Business podcast, or get Mark or Mat's books visit: https://mainstreetbusiness.com/ Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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. You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant business, tax & legal event of the year: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!

Jul 9, 2021 • 38min
346: 3 Ways to Save Taxes As the Billionaires Do
Mark and Mat cover the three main concepts that billionaires Jeff Bezos, Donald Trump, and Peter Theil use to save taxes and grow their wealth. They emphasize that although these concepts are used by billionaires, they are just as applicable AND accessible to the everyday American. Everyone hoping to build wealth NEEDS to understand these concepts and how they can be applied in their life and business. Learn more and listen to prior episodes at https://mainstreetbusiness.com/ Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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. You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant business, tax & legal event of the year: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!

Jul 6, 2021 • 1h 3min
345: OPEN FORUM SHOW - Answering Difficult Tax, Legal & Business Questions
Join Mark and Mat as they answer difficult tax, legal, and business questions from around the nation. To listen or search for prior episodes, or sign up for their free weekly newsletter, visit: www.mainstreetbusiness.com Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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. You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant business, tax & legal event of the year: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!

Jun 28, 2021 • 56min
344: Tax and Legal News: Bezos, Spears, Musk, Thiel
Mark and Mat cover some of the biggest topics in today's news cycle concerning tax and legal news. They break down the truth behind what percentage of taxes Jeff Bezos and Elon Musk are actually paying. They cover all of the facts about Brittney Spears' current predicament and strategies to avoid a similar situation. Lastly, they cover some interesting facts about taxpayers in the United States. To learn more or listen to previous episodes visit: https://mainstreetbusiness.com/ Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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. You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant business, tax & legal event of the year: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!

Jun 16, 2021 • 47min
343: President Biden's Proposed Tax Plan Breakdown
Mark and Mat cover the ins and outs of President Biden's tax plan proposals. They break down some strategies to prepare for potential upcoming changes. Whether you are a high or low-income earner, be sure to catch this episode and begin preparing strategies that will work best for you and your financial goals. To learn more or listen to prior episodes, visit https://mainstreetbusiness.com/ Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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. You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant business, tax & legal event of the year: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!

Jun 10, 2021 • 60min
342: 1031 Exchange - Tips and Strategies to Save You Thousands
In this episode of Main Street Business, Mat and Mark cover some powerful strategies to help anyone who owns real estate. They cover the pros and cons of the 1031 exchange, a tax code that allows real estate investors to defer their taxes from a sale of a property to reinvest into a new property. They even cover strategies for those wanting to take advantage of this with their personal residence. To learn more, visit mainstreetbusiness.com Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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. You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant business, tax & legal event of the year: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!

Jun 3, 2021 • 1h 4min
341: OPEN FORUM SHOW - Answering Difficult Tax, Legal & Business Questions
Join Mark and Mat as they answer difficult tax, legal, and business questions from around the nation. To listen or search for prior episodes, or sign up for their free weekly newsletter, visit: www.mainstreetbusiness.com Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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. You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant business, tax & legal event of the year: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!

May 27, 2021 • 1h 2min
340: 10 Reasons Why the Trifecta Should be Used in Your Business
Mark and Mat break down the "Trifecta". A term coined by Mark Kohler himself to describe the perfect legal structure. The Trifecta is a rule book to help business owners organize their operational and passive income in coordination with their trust. EVERY business owner or American who is hoping to build wealth and live the American dream needs to understand the principles of the trifecta. For a limited time only get $300 OFF your estate plan set-up at: https://kkoslawyers.com/estate-planning-special-2021/To search for prior episodes or learn more, visit: https://mainstreetbusiness.com/ Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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. You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant business, tax & legal event of the year: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!

May 20, 2021 • 1h 30min
339: Writing Your Will - Step by Step Tutorial!
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark and Mat go step by step through the process of writing a last will and testament. At the end of this episode, you will have your very own, legitimate will! Please keep in mind, the will we help you write is a very simple will to help you cover the essentials. If you have a large or complex estate, you will want to seek additional legal counsel. If you are wanting more than just a will, click the link below to get $300 OFF your estate plan set up at KKOS Lawyers!https://kkoslawyers.com/estate-planning-special-2021/To listen or search for prior episodes, visit https://mainstreetbusiness.com/ Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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. You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the most significant business, tax & legal event of the year: Main Street 360 Looking to connect with a rock star law firm? KKOS is only a click away! Check out our YOUTUBE Channel Here: https://www.youtube.com/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!