

Main Street Business
Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen
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.
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Jun 22, 2016 • 58min
100: Is Your Small Business as Social Media Savvy as You Think?
Social networking is the top online activity for the average American, with U.S. users spending an average of 37 minutes a day engaging with others online. In the last year alone, the number of social media users has increased by 176 million accounts. Across all networks, people are listening. Is your business or brand taking advantage of all of those open ears? Join Mark and Mat as they discuss ways that small businesses can become more social media savvy with their guest Deidre Breakenridge, CE0 of Pure Performance Communications. A veteran in PR and marketing, she has counseled senior level executives at organizations including the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, and Blue Star Veteran. She is the author of five Financial Times books. Her most recent book, “Social Media and Public Relations: Eight New Practices for the PR Professional,” was published in May 2012. She is an adjunct professor at New York University (NYU), an online instructor for UMASS at Amherst Journalism Department, and she speaks nationally and internationally on the topics of public relations, marketing, and social media communications. She is a Lynda.com author with a 30-video course on the Fundamentals of Public Relations. Top Rank named her among the 25 Women that Rock Social Media. The Show will broadcast LIVE this Wednesday, June 22nd, at 12 noon MTN / 2:00 pm EST. You can listen in on the road at 646-668-8326 or listen in from your computer. More info at www.refreshyourwealth.com. Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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! 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 15, 2016 • 58min
99: Seven Cyber Security Layers Every Small Business Needs to Understand
Small businesses and entrepreneurs often neglect cybersecurity, because they assume it’s someone else’s problem, or their data is not worth stealing. But there are lots of reasons why cybersecurity should be priority number one for entrepreneurs and small business owners. Join Mark and Mat as they discuss the seven layers of cybersecurity with their special guest Scott Schober, Cyber Security Expert and President / CEO of Berkeley Varitronics Systems (BVS), a 44 year old New Jersey-based, family-owned company and leading provider of advanced wireless solutions and products for multi-national telecommunications and security markets around the world. Scott is also the author of "Hacked Again" which details his own experience being hacked and includes cybersecurity tips to help others not to fall victim to the same hacks. Recent media appearances include Good Morning America, Fox News, and Bloomberg TV. The Show will Broadcast LIVE this Wednesday, June 15th, at 12 noon MTN / 2:00 pm EST. You can listen in on the road at 646-668-8326 or listen in from your computer. More info at www.refreshyourwealth.com Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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! 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 8, 2016 • 60min
98: Open Forum- We field all your Tax and Legal Questions!
The Open Forum Show is always a favorite of our listeners!! FIRST our regular tax tips and legal tips and then Mark and Mat will be fielding questions on Tax Strategies, Asset Protection, Estate Planning and Business Planning. We NEED and WANT your INPUT and Feedback. PLEASE CALL IN LIVE for the show at (646) 668-8326. We'll do our best to answer your questions, and if we don't have the answer for you, we will find it. More info at www.refreshyourwealth.com. Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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! 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 1, 2016 • 60min
97: How To Become A Sales Machine with Wes Schaeffer
Having a successful business comes down to one thing: Knowing how to make sales. After all, what’s a business without knowing how to make money?Today’s guest is not only good at making sales, he has a heck of time in the process.Wes Schaeffer is the ruthlessly pragmatic entrepreneur, creator and owner of The Sales Whisperer®, an inbound marketing, sales training and consulting firm, who believes that marketing is just selling in print. Wes combines Southern common sense with military academy precision to help salespeople, sales managers, business owners and entrepreneurs achieve nearly miraculous growth. Since 2013 he has deftly hosted The Sales Podcast and is the the author of two books, "The Definitive Guide To Infusionsoft" and "It Takes More Than a Big Smile, a Good Idea & a Twitter Account To Build a Business That Lasts.” If you are wanting to become a sales machine and maximize your sales, you don't want to miss this show. More info at www.refreshyourwealth.com. Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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! 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, 2016 • 57min
96: Trump versus Hillary- The Taxpayer Winners and Losers
Fans of Bernie Sanders and #NeverTrumpers might not be ready to discuss a Hillary Clinton versus Donald Trump general election matchup, but the rest of the political world is—and the picture right now looks pretty grim for the taxpayers. Join Mark and Mat as they discuss the potential matchup of Hilary Clinton and Donald Trump, and the impact it will have on taxpayers if either win the presidency.The Show will Broadcast LIVE this Wednesday, May 25th, at 12noon MTN / 2 EST. You can listen in on the road at 646-668-8326 or listen in from your computer. More info at www.refreshyourwealth.com. Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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! 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 18, 2016 • 57min
95: The Ongoing "Prince Saga"- How to Avoid Your Own Estate Planning Mess
Join Mark and Mat as they discuss the crazy and often misunderstood topic of Estate Planning, Wills and Trusts. They will also give an update on the singer Prince's estate and what looks to be an ongoing saga and difficult situation for the family. Learn what YOU can DO to avoid leaving your family an estate planning mess, as well as learn about some creative options. The Show will Broadcast LIVE this Wednesday, May 18th, at 12noon MTN / 2 EST. You can listen in on the road at 646-668-8326 or listen in from your computer. More info at www.refreshyourwealth.com. Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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! 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 11, 2016 • 56min
94: How to Maximize Your Profit With An Online Business with Steve Olsher
Starting an online business isn’t easy; sustaining one is even harder. When every dollar spent comes out of your pocket, it is imperative to realize the maximum return on your investment while avoiding unnecessary mistakes which cost you time, energy, and valuable resources. Join Mat and Mark, and their special guest Steve Olsher as they talk about growing an online business and discuss proven strategies that will cultivate leads, dramatically increase conversion rates, and generate immediate and long-term cash flow. Steve Olsher is the Chairman & Co-Founder of Liquor.com, online pioneer who launched on CompuServe’s Electronic Mall in 1993, New York Times bestselling author of What Is Your WHAT? Discover The ONE Amazing Thing You Were Born To Do, author of the Business Technology Book of the Year, Internet Prophets: The World’s Leading Experts Reveal How to Profit Online, host of the #1 rated radio show/podcast Reinvention Radio, creator/host of Internet Prophets LIVE!, international keynote speaker, and in-demand media guest who has appeared on CNN, Fox Business and other national outlets. If you are wanting to start a business online, and maximize your profit, you don't want to miss this show.The Show will Broadcast LIVE this Wednesday, May 11th, at 12noon MTN / 2 EST. You can listen in on the road at 646-668-8326 or listen in from your computer. More info at www.refreshyourwealth.com. Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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! 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 4, 2016 • 59min
93: OPEN FORUM Show- Taking Tax and Legal Questions
The Open Forum Show is always a favorite of our listeners!! FIRST our regular tax tips and legal tips and then Mark and Mat will be fielding questions on Tax Strategies, Asset Protection, Estate Planning and Business Planning. We NEED and WANT your INPUT and Feedback. PLEASE CALL IN LIVE for the show at (646) 668-8326. We'll do our best to answer your questions, and if we don't have the answer for you, we will find it. More info at www.refreshyourwealth.com. Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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! 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!

Apr 27, 2016 • 53min
92: Off Shore Planning Strategies and the "Panama Papers"
Can off-shore planning really work? Is it worth the risk? What are my options and strategies? Join Mark Kohler and Mat Sorensen as they discuss the Panama Papers and the flurry of press and exposure on current off shore planning strategies. They will also discuss Puerto Rico and the wave of U.S. Citizens moving to PR for tax planning reasons. Not only will this show be interesting, it may give you the initial ideas in strategies to save you some taxes or provide some asset protection with off-shore planning.http://www.refreshyourwealth.com Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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! 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!

Apr 20, 2016 • 59min
91: Finding the Right Rental Property for Your Situation
Our clients are consistently asking for special tips and strategies to fit their unique situation when trying to find a rental property. What area, what price point, when to purchase, how to fund the deal. All of these can be challenging questions for even the experienced real estate investor. Join Mark Kohler and Mat Sorensen with expert Jason Hartman for tips on your rental property hunting this year. Jason Hartman, is a national real estate broker, educator, author and expert helping thousands of clients around the country find the right rental property. You can learn more about Jason at www.jasonhartman.com. Jason will share his insights, strategies and checklists on how to choose the best rental property for your situation. If you're going to buy a rental this year, you don't want to miss this show. More info at www.refreshyourwealth.com. Grab my FREE Ultimate Tax Strategy Guide HERE! 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! 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!