

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 10, 2020 • 1h 11min
317: Year End Tax Strategies to SAVE you thousands!
Join Mark and Mat as they discuss their hottest year-end tax strategies in a fun and interesting format. Learn AND save money. To listen or search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free 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!

Dec 3, 2020 • 58min
316: 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 Weekly Free 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 23, 2020 • 55min
315: Opportunity Zone Tax Benefits and Investment Analysis with Guest Chris Loeffler
Mark and Mat interview special guest Chris Loeffler, CEO and Co-Founder of Caliber on how you can defer, reduce, and eliminate capital gains by making an opportunity zone investment. And special note, you can still defer 2019 and 2020 gains for investments made by December 31, 2020. Opportunity Zones were created under the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act and have become a popular place for investors with capital gains from any source (real estate, business, stock) to re-invest their gains (tax-deferred, with reduction benefits too) into tax favorable Opportunity Zone funds. Learn how a deal qualifies, the tax rules and perks, the extended benefits for gains in 2019 and 2020, and how to analyze an Opportunity Zone fund or deal. Visit www.CaliberCo.com for more information. 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 5, 2020 • 1h 11min
314: 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 Weekly Free 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 29, 2020 • 52min
313: Using Rental Real Estate Losses Against my Other Income
Join Mark and Mat as they break down the technical rules and strategies for the rental loss strategy. More information about their newsletter and other educational resources at www.mainstreetbusinesspodcast.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 21, 2020 • 46min
312: How to Apply for PPP Forgiveness
With the SBA’s release of the new Simple application and the EZ application, banks are starting to take applications for forgiveness. Mark and Mat break down the issues and what you need to know to get started with your App. More information about their newsletter and other educational resources at www.mainstreetbusinesspodcast.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 15, 2020 • 1h 6min
311: 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 Weekly Free 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 9, 2020 • 54min
310: Can Starting a Business Help with Taxes?
YES! But it's tricky, you'll want to Join Mark and Mat as they break down the dos and don'ts of saving taxes with a small business. These strategies will save you THOUSANDS, you won't want to miss it. Let's get your side hustle started to begin the tax-saving process! Even if you own a business already, you will want to tune in to ensure you are getting the most tax savings you can out of your business. 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 2, 2020 • 48min
309: Politics Aside- Strategies Entrepreneurs can Learn from Trump's and Biden's Tax Returns
Mark Kohler and Mat Sorensen go through the incredible tax strategies buried in Trump's and Biden's tax returns and leave the politics alone. Democrats and Republicans alike will love this refreshing look at basic business strategies to help them succeed in their American dream. To search for prior episodes, or sign up for Mat's Weekly Free Newsletter, 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!

Sep 24, 2020 • 1h 1min
308: When to use an S-Corp in your Business
Join Mark and Mat as they break down the benefits, procedures, and reasons to use an S-Corporation in your business. We'll be covering both basic and advanced strategies for every type of business. You won't want to miss this!! For more information go to 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!


