

Directed IRA Podcast
Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler
The Directed IRA Podcast, hosted by attorneys Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler, is the leading source for investors navigating the world of self-directed IRAs and 401(k)s. As co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company (directedira.com), Mat and Mark have helped thousands of clients invest in alternative assets using tax-advantaged retirement accounts.Episodes cover topics related to self-directing retirement accounts, such as Roth IRAs, Solo 401(k)s, real estate, private equity and venture funds, promissory notes, private placements (PPMs), start-ups, IRA/LLCs (Checkbook IRAs), and the UBIT/UDFI tax rules. The podcast also addresses prohibited transactions and shares real-world examples from investors who have successfully self-directed their retirement for decades.Whether you're a seasoned investor or just getting started, this podcast offers practical, expert-level insights into building wealth through self-directed strategies.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. 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.
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Jul 11, 2023 • 41min
Open Forum: Answering your Self-Directed Account Questions
Join Mat & Mark in this open forum as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Diving deep into all of your questions on Self Directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcast----🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like button & share with others. Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video. Don't forget to leave your questions in the comment section below!---About Mat Sorensen:Mat is the leading national authority of The Self-Directed IRA industry, CEO of Directed IRA, partner at KKOS Lawyers, and best-selling author of “The Self Directed IRA Handbook,” with 40,000+ copies sold. Mat is also a VIP Contributor at Entrepreneur and an expert author at Cryptopedia. He is a go-to guest speaker for financial, tax, and legal podcasts, Live events, and conferences.---- * Did you know you can invest assets owned by your self-directed IRA more efficiently? To Set Up Your New Account With A Specialist visit https://directedira.com/appointment/. * Discover the benefits of using an IRA/LLC, also known as a “checkbook control IRA.” Visit KKOS Lawyers to get help setting up your single-member IRA/LLC, call KKOS Lawyers at (888) 801-0010, or visit their website at https://www.kkoslawyers.com. ---Leave your questions in the comment section below! 🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like bottom & share with others.Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video.----Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Self-directed IRA Podcast - https://matsorensen.com/podcast/Be an expert/shop my products - https://shop.matsorensen.comBlog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/ ----Connect with me online:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatSorensenS...- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsorensen----Leave your questions in the comment section below!Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Jun 21, 2023 • 29min
Kid Roth's - Summertime Savings Strategies
How can you be the best parents? Get your kids saving! In this podcast episode, Mat and Mark walk you through the exact steps to create a legacy for your children. They also provide a very useful tax tool to turbo-charge saving with small steps.When you help your kids understand money, they have the ability to build wealth. Get a pad and pen ready because you’ll want to write down the Kid’s Roth IRA strategy!----Schedule a Free 15-minute new account phone appointment with one of our experienced Senior Account Executives regarding what type of account is best for you. https://directedira.com/appointment----To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcast----Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Self-directed IRA Podcast - https://matsorensen.com/podcast/Shop my products - https://shop.matsorensen.com/ Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/----Connect with Mat online:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mat.sorensen.1- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsorensen - YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@MatSorensenDirected IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Jun 12, 2023 • 26min
How to Best Use an IRA LLC
Mat Sorensen, leading authority on Self-Directed IRA, shares insights on using an IRA LLC structure to build a mega IRA account. Topics include setting up the perfect structure to partner your IRA, benefits and frustrations with traditional custodians, the process of setting up an IRA LLC, fees and benefits of using a Directed IRA, and advantages of using an IRA LLC for investing in real estate, cryptocurrency, and unique assets like cattle and race horses.

Jun 8, 2023 • 1h 14min
Veena Jetti on Multi Family in Todays Market - Best Practices & Competitive Strategies - Webinar
Veena Jetti is our special guest in this webinar. Veena is founding partner of Vive Funds, a unique commercial real estate firm that specializes in curating conservative opportunities for investors ($900M+). Veena has over a decade of real estate experience and over $1B+ in real estate assets over her career in both the startup world as well as the corporate world. ----Connect with Veena!https://www.linkedin.com/in/veena-jetti/https://www.instagram.com/veenajetti/https://www.facebook.com/theveenajettiHer fund!https://vivefunds.com---🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like button & share with others. Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video. Don't forget to leave your questions in the comment section below!Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

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May 31, 2023 • 23min
ROTH IRA VS ROTH 401K - The Great Debate!
Mat and Mark discuss key points you need to know in order to decide what account types are best for you based on your personal situation and investment objectives. We’ll discuss the qualifications and requirements for each account type. Watch The Great Debate between tax attorneys and bestselling authors, Mat Sorensen & Mark J. Kohler on how to best grow your money tax-free.---Leave your questions in the comment section below! Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

May 17, 2023 • 38min
Open Forum: Answering Your Self-Directed IRA Questions!
Join Mat & Mark in this open forum as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Diving deep into all of your questions on Self Directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcast----🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like button & share with others. Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video. Don't forget to leave your questions in the comment section below!---About Mat Sorensen:Mat is the leading national authority of The Self-Directed IRA industry, CEO of Directed IRA, partner at KKOS Lawyers, and best-selling author of “The Self Directed IRA Handbook,” with 40,000+ copies sold. Mat is also a VIP Contributor at Entrepreneur and an expert author at Cryptopedia. He is a go-to guest speaker for financial, tax, and legal podcasts, Live events, and conferences.---- * Did you know you can invest assets owned by your self-directed IRA more efficiently? To Set Up Your New Account With A Specialist visit https://directedira.com/appointment/. * Discover the benefits of using an IRA/LLC, also known as a “checkbook control IRA.” Visit KKOS Lawyers to get help setting up your single-member IRA/LLC, call KKOS Lawyers at (888) 801-0010, or visit their website at https://www.kkoslawyers.com. ---Leave your questions in the comment section below! 🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like bottom & share with others.Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video.----Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Self-directed IRA Podcast - Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

May 5, 2023 • 18min
How Your IRA Can Flip Real Estate?
In this episode of the Directed IRA Podcast, Mat and Mark discuss how to flip real estate in an IRA. They go over how thousands of their clients over the years have used their IRA to buy a piece of property, rehab it, and flip it for profit. That money then goes back into their retirement account, tax-free.---Leave your questions in the comment section below! 🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like button & share with others.Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video.----Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Self-directed IRA Podcast - https://matsorensen.com/podcast/Be an expert/shop my products - https://shop.matsorensen.com/ Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/ ----Connect with me online:- Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/matsorensen/- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/MatSorensenS...- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/matsorensen/- Twitter: https://twitter.com/matsorensen----Leave your questions in the comment section below!---Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

May 1, 2023 • 26min
Using an IRA or 401K to Fund a Business
Investing your IRA into a Small Business is HUGE for getting the ball rolling and staying ahead while avoiding a bank loan. Diversify your investments and start looking into using your IRA or 401K to fund your business and get it off the ground!. Small businesses might need your money. Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Self-directed IRA Podcast - https://matsorensen.com/podcast/Be an expert/shop my products - https://shop.matsorensen.com/Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Apr 24, 2023 • 1h 1min
Self-Directed Case Study with Gary Chung
Mat and Aaron will be joined by Gary Chung for this Webinar recording. Gary has experience with over 50 different deals with Self-Directed IRAs and Solo(k)s. This is the segment where we put CONCEPT into ACTION! We will discuss actual real estate IRA investments. The profits, pitfalls, and lessons in between. Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com

Apr 17, 2023 • 30min
Open Forum: Answering Your Self-Directed IRA Questions!
Join Mat & Mark in this open forum as they answer your difficult Self-Directed retirement plan questions. Diving deep into all of your questions on Self Directing your Roth IRA, 401(k), Traditional IRA, Coverdale, HSA, and more. To submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastAbout Mat Sorensen:Mat is the leading national authority of The Self-Directed IRA industry, CEO of Directed IRA, partner at KKOS Lawyers, and best-selling author of “The Self Directed IRA Handbook,” with 40,000+ copies sold. Mat is also a VIP Contributor at Entrepreneur and an expert author at Cryptopedia. He is a go-to guest speaker for financial, tax, and legal podcasts, Live events, and conferences.* Did you know you can invest assets owned by your self-directed IRA more efficiently? To Set Up Your New Account With A Specialist visit https://directedira.com/appointment/. * Discover the benefits of using an IRA/LLC, also known as a “checkbook control IRA.” Visit KKOS Lawyers to get help setting up your single-member IRA/LLC, call KKOS Lawyers at (888) 801-0010, or visit their website at https://www.kkoslawyers.com. 🔊 Found this video helpful? Click the Like bottom & share with others.Subscribe to my channel and click the 🔔 icon for notifications when I post a new video.----Learn how to take control of your retirement - https://directedira.com/Self-directed IRA Podcast - https://matsorensen.com/podcast/Be an expert/shop my products - https://shop.matsorensen.com/Blog & Articles - https://matsorensen.com/blog/Directed IRA Homepage: https://directedira.com/ Directed IRA Explore (Linktree): https://linktr.ee/SelfDirectedIRA Book a Call: https://directedira.com/appointment/ Other:Mat Sorensen: https://matsorensen.com & https://linktr.ee/MatSorensen KKOS: https://kkoslawyers.comMain Street Business https://mainstreetbusiness.com


