

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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Dec 23, 2021 • 37min
367: Paying Yourself Before Year-end: S-Corps and LLCs
Mark and Mat break down the myths and the actual strategies for paying yourselves out of your entities before year-end and the tax benefits and consequences for doing it wrong. For more go to: Mainstreetbusiness.com 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!

Dec 20, 2021 • 51min
366: Year-End Tax Strategies to Save you Thousands
Join Mark and Mat as they discuss 15+ tax strategies for small business owners that will certainly make your holiday season a little brighter.For more go to: https://mainstreetbusiness.com/ 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!

Dec 10, 2021 • 40min
365: Year-end Business Decisions and Analysis
Mark and Mat discuss critical considerations before year-end for business, legal, tax, and maximum profitably.To learn more or to listen to prior episodes, visit: https://mainstreetbusiness.com/ 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!

Dec 3, 2021 • 52min
364: Grant Cardone and Multi Family Investing for Everyone!
Grant Cardone joins us today to discuss multi-family real estate and his newest investment opportunity in Florida. Mark, Mat, and Grant cover some of the important lessons learned through their personal experience investing. Be sure to catch this podcast for game-changing strategies on living the American Dream! To learn more about the project talked about in this podcast click here: Cardonecapital.com For more episodes and information go to Mainstreetbusiness.com 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!

Nov 25, 2021 • 57min
363: 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 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!

Nov 17, 2021 • 38min
362: The Power of the HSA and HRA!
It's the year-end! Mark and Mat give you the best strategies for health care and some year-end strategies that will save you some money! 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!

Nov 6, 2021 • 39min
361: 401k Strategies that will BLOW your MIND!
Mind-blowing strategies that you can use TODAY with your 401k! Mark and Mat expand all of the fundamental strategies that get your 401k running like a well-oiled machine. Learn more at www.mainstreetbusiness.com 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!

Nov 1, 2021 • 1h 1min
360: 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 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!

Oct 20, 2021 • 1h 7min
359: Businesses you Can Start for Under 5k
Learn about 50+ businesses that you can start today! From dog walking to landscaping, we talk about all the ways you can make money and get your life started as an entrepreneur. Don't think you have the capital to get the ball rolling? Perfect! These are all businesses you can start for close to nothing. Get started now!Check out my step-by-step workbook to get your business off the ground - 8 Steps to start and grow your businessSIDE HUSTLE Stand Out - To get Jarom Bergeson's Halloween Children's book click here: Why do Witches Wear Black?To learn more or listen to prior episodes, visit: https://mainstreetbusiness.com/Business Ideas coming soon: 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!

Oct 15, 2021 • 38min
358: I'm in a Partnership - What to Know
Partnerships can make or break your business, it is invaluable to understand the core principles of partnerships. Some important points covered in this podcast are finding the right partner, how to structure your partnership, and when to form a partnership. To get Jarom Bergeson's Halloween Children'ss book click here: Why do Witches Wear Black?To learn more or listen to prior episodes, visit: https://mainstreetbusiness.com/ 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!


