
Directed IRA Podcast
A show dedicated to educating and informing self-directed IRA and 401(k) investors on strategies, investments, legal structures, tax rules, and pitfalls. Hosted by tax lawyers Mat Sorensen and Mark Kohler who are also co-founders of Directed IRA & Directed Trust Company (https://directedira.com) where they have provided self-directed accounts for thousands of customers. They cover and discuss Roth IRAs, solo(k)s, prohibited transactions, real estate, start-ups, notes, PPMs, PE/VC Funds, UBIT/UDFI, IRA/LLCs (aka, checkbook IRAs), and share examples and stories from their thousands of clients who have self-directed their retirement for decades.
Latest episodes

Jul 26, 2022 • 1h 7min
Ep 65/Webinar: 6 ways to protect your IRA or 401K in a recession
In this webinar Mat Sorensen and Aaron Halderman go over the 6 ways to protect your IRA or 401K in a recession. * Should you sell your account's assets* When to hold cash* Analyzing whether to sell stocks and mutual funds* Does a Roth Conversion make sense in 2022* Assets that perform well during a recession* How alternative investments can help with portfolio diversification* What are your next steps Submit your questions, listen, search for prior episodes, and sign up for the Directed IRA 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

Jul 18, 2022 • 44min
Ep. 64 Raising Capital from IRAs & 401(K)s
Whether you’re trying to raise $50,000 or $50 million, there is $30 trillion in U.S. retirement accounts.IRAs can always self-direct. Therefore, you are allowed to invest in alternative assets like real estate with an IRA or Solo 401k.In this video Mat Sorensen and Mark J Kohler show:•3 Steps to Unlock Money and,•3 Ways to Raise Capital from IRAs and 401ks. The 3 strategies Mat and Mark explain in detail are:LenderPartnerInvestor Grab a pen and paper to take notes as Mat & Mark reveal many gems on how to successfully raise capital! 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

Jul 11, 2022 • 43min
EP 63: Open Forum
Join Mat & Mark 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/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

Jun 28, 2022 • 37min
EP 62: Solo 401(k) Required Filings and Avoiding Common Mistakes.
Mat and Mark outline common mistakes made in solo 401(k)s (aka, QRPs) when it comes to creation, documentation, contributions, handling of funds, and filings. They cover plan documents and update requirements (required every 6 years) as well as 5500-EZ solo 401(k) tax return filings. 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 6, 2022 • 32min
EP 60: How to move my IRA and 401(K) around?
In this podcast episode Mat and Mark discuss how to transfer or rollover your IRA, 401(K), Coverdell, and HSA. Learn how to unlock your retirement account and invest in what you know with a Self-Directed IRA or 401(k). Also, check out: Can I rollover or transfer my existing retirement account to a self-directed IRA? https://directedira.com/faq/#num2And visit www.directedira.com/podcast for more episodes. 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 1, 2022 • 45min
Open Forum - Answering your difficult Self-Directed IRA questions
Join Mat & Mark 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/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

May 7, 2022 • 26min
Ep 58- 5 Common Mistakes when Self-Directing
New to self-directing your retirement accounts? Here are 5 mistakes that most people make. For more info make sure to check out DirectedIRA.comDirected 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 15, 2022 • 33min
Ep 57- Mega Back Door Roth Revealed
A MEGA backdoor Roth? YES! You heard that right. Investors can contribute more than $60,000 per year with this game-changing strategy. Super Charge your Roth accounts. For more info make sure to check out DirectedIRA.comDirected 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 11, 2022 • 48min
Ep 56- Leveraging your IRA Investment with Debt
Mat and Mark talk about the ins and outs of getting the most out of your IRA. Being smart with your good debt is crucial in this financial landscape. Leveraging your IRA investments rather than using your own equity is possible and can be a huge asset. For more info make sure to check out DirectedIRA.comDirected 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 1, 2022 • 41min
Ep 55- SECURE Act 2.0: You're going to Love It!
Mat and Mark break down the new SECURE Act. New information on the SEP, Simple IRA, 401ks, and Roth accounts have finally been released and investors will want to ensure they know all of the latest information! For more info make sure to check out DirectedIRA.comDirected 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