Main Street Business

Main Street Business

By Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen

EN 606 episodes Last updated Nov 28, 2025

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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#603 3 Year-End Retirement Account Deadlines You're Not Thinking About
Nov 28, 2025 · 1545

These three retirement deadlines before December 31, 2025, could literally double your money overnight, unlock up to $70,000 of Roth contributions, and turn your accounts into a tax-free ATM for your future! In this epi…

#602 How to Write Off a Holiday Party for Your Business
Nov 21, 2025 · 1467

Are you missing out on one of the easiest 100 percent deductions available to business owners? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down exactly how to structure a h…

#601 Top 20 Year-End Tax Strategies Everyone Should Know!
Nov 19, 2025 · 1847

Are you missing out on some of the most powerful year-end tax strategies available to small business owners and entrepreneurs? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break d…

#600 Protecting Your Business in Divorce - Asset Protection When a Marriage Ends
Nov 14, 2025 · 2316

conversation with bestselling author and negotiation expert Rebecca Zung and attorney Mark J. Kohler. We break down what to do first, what to avoid, and how to protect your future — without playing dirty.You’ll learn th…

#599 Top 10 Due Diligence List: How Smart Investors Protect Their Money
Nov 6, 2025 · 2983

Recorded live at the Alt Asset Summit in Phoenix, this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast brings you a high-energy, audience-fueled breakdown of the Top 10 Due Diligence Must-Dos Before You Put Money Anywhere.J…

#598 Hold Your Family Board Meeting by Year-End!
Oct 24, 2025 · 1571

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down why every small business owner should hold their annual Family Board Meeting before the end of the year. This powerful meet…

#597 Smart Strategies to Pay Yourself and Save Thousands
Oct 17, 2025 · 2378

Are you structuring your business the right way — or making costly mistakes that could be draining your profits? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler team up to answer you…

#596 How to Set Up, Maintain, and Maximize Your Solo 401(k)
Oct 10, 2025 · 1825

Take control of your retirement with our Solo 401(k) Special, starting at $895. The offer ends on October 17, 2025! Learn more: https://kkoslawyers.com/solo-401k-special-2025/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=descri…

#595 Benefits of a Solo 401(k) and How to Qualify
Oct 6, 2025 · 1405

Take control of your retirement with a Solo 401(k): https://kkoslawyers.com/services/solo-401k-set-up/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=description-link&utm_content=solo-401k-p1-benefits&utm_campaign=main-st…

#594 Donald Miller on Why Your Brand Message Is Costing You Sales
Oct 1, 2025 · 2454

Mat sat down with Donald Miller to break down how the StoryBrand framework and airplane model can transform small business growth. In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, we dive into marketing, sales, and …

#593 Open Forum: Lessons on Money, Taxes, and Wealth
Sep 19, 2025 · 1311

Are you making money decisions that could be holding you back from real financial freedom? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler flies solo to answer your questions! In the process, he reve…

#592 The 10 Biggest LLC Mistakes (And How to Avoid Them!)
Sep 5, 2025 · 1563

Why risk your business and hard-earned money with the wrong setup when you could be protecting yourself and saving on taxes? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break dow…

#591 Benefits of a Privacy Address
Aug 22, 2025 · 1604

Your name and home address are everywhere — and that’s a problem! In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down practical, legal ways to keep your personal info off publ…

#590 Be Your Own Landlord: 3 Unique Strategies
Aug 15, 2025 · 2015

Why make someone else rich when you could be paying yourself? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen reveal three powerful real estate strategies that allow business owners …

#589 The SALT Workaround After the One Big Beautiful Bill (OBBB)
Aug 8, 2025 · 1809

Join Mark and Mat as they discuss the powerful SALT workaround in 36 states. You can have unlimited deductions for state taxes for this workaround strategy and exceed the $40,000 with the workaround. You’ll learn:The 3 …

#588 Tax Strategy Q&A: Mega Backdoor Roth, RV Write-Offs, and LLC Mistakes
Jul 22, 2025 · 2482

Mark Kohler and Mat Sorensen are back for another Open Forum episode of the Main Street Business Podcast — answering real tax, legal, and wealth-building questions from listeners across the country.In this episode, they…

#587 Trump Signs The Big Beautiful Bill: What This Means for Tax Planning
Jul 15, 2025 · 1928

President Trump just signed the Big Beautiful Bill into law — and it’s packed with tax breaks for small business owners, real estate investors, and everyday entrepreneurs. In this episode, tax attorney Mark J. Kohler an…

#586 When Should I Register My LLC in a Different State?
Jul 8, 2025 · 1753

Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen dive deep into the world of LLC registration, revealing must-know strategies for small business owners and real estate investors. Learn how to:Properly register your business across state …

#585 New Tax Bill Signed Into Law By President Trump - What’s In and What's Out?
Jul 5, 2025 · 1395

To get a comprehensive tax and legal plan get to my law firm KKOS Lawyers: https://kkoslawyers.comIn this special episode, Mat Sorensen breaks down President Trump’s newly signed tax legislation, known as the “Big Beaut…

#584 The Best Real Estate Opportunity in a Decade — Featuring Chris Loeffler from Caliber
Jul 3, 2025 · 3418

In this insightful episode, Mat Sorensen sits down with Chris Loeffler, CEO of Caliber, to dissect the current state of the real estate market and why commercial real estate is presenting one of the best buying opportun…

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