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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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
Ep.101 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
Ep.100 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
Ep.99 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
Webinar: Self-Directed Case Study with Gary Chung
Mat and Aaron will be joined by Gary Chung Our guest 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
Apr 7, 2023 • 27min
Ep.96 IRA & 401k Deadlines and Limits 22' & 23'
Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler explain everything you need to know about the increased contribution limits and looming deadlines for 2023. They walk through the rules and common strategies people use to get more money into their retirement accounts. They explain that the time is now to take action on your 2022 contributions and 2023 deadlines. This episode will have you perfectly prepared to max out your retirement account!Article on Contribution Limits and Deadlines: https://directedira.com/irs-2023-contribution-limits/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
Mar 30, 2023 • 1h 1min
Open Forum: Answering your Self-Directed Questions
Join Mat Sorensen this open forum as he answer's 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.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/appointmentTo submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, or sign up for their Weekly Free Newsletter, visit https://directedira.com/podcastDirected 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
Mar 16, 2023 • 53min
Webinar 22: Banking Crisis and How to Protect Your Cash? W/ Guest Jonathan Morris CEO of Titan Bank
In this webinar Mat and Aaron will be speaking with banking expert Jonathan Morris, CEO at Titan Bank, to discuss our most current events around banks collapsing. Topics Will Include:-How can you control your financial stability-Banks collapsing due to bank runs-FDIC insurance, rules and regulations-$250k Limit and Joint Accounts-FDIC Insurance for IRA/LLCs, Solo 401(k)'s, and IRAs-What is pass-through FDIC insurance-What options you have for multiple banking accounts-Bank deposit risks-What is the Bank Term Funding Program (BTFP)----🔊 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://matsorensen.com/products3/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
