Main Street Business

Hosted by Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen

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May 2026

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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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June 12, 202650 min

#623 The 10 Mistakes That Made Us

Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: 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/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram!

June 5, 202634 min

#622 How to Keep Death From Creating a Tax Mess

Don't let Estate Planning define your passing.. Book an Estate Planning call with our law firm KKOS Lawyers and take advantage of our Estate Planning Special.. Active till 6/21/26.. Book a Call Here!Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: 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/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram!

May 13, 202629 min

# 621 Auto Mileage V. Actual Expense: Who wins?

Did you deduct actual expenses or use the standard mileage rate for your vehicle? More importantly, was that the best choice for your situation? Book a comprehensive tax and business consultation with Mark and Mats firm KKOS Lawyers to ensure your strategy works for you.Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: 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/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram!

May 6, 202626 min

# 620 5 LLC Mistakes

Want to make sure your LLC is in order? Book a Call with Mat and Marks Law firm KKOS Lawyers and Get your Entity Cleaned Up https://kkoslawyers.com/entity-clean-up/Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: 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/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram!

April 28, 202630 min

#619 The Difference Between LLCs and S-Corps for Real Estate Investors

Get your entity structured the right way. Schedule a review to maximize your tax benefits and strengthen your asset protection. Book an Entity Structure consultation with Mark and Mats Attorneys at KKOS Lawyers. Book a Call Here.Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: 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/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram!

April 21, 2026Episode 61834 min

#618 What to do if you can’t pay your taxes

Can't pay your taxes? Get a Comprehensive Tax and Business Consultation so this never happens again. Book a Call HereMarks most recent article - https://markjkohler.com/blog/what-to-do-if-i-cant-pay-my-taxes-by-deadlineGrab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: 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/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram!

April 15, 2026Episode 61730 min

#617 The Trust is the Missing Link to your Trifecta

Don't delay get your plan in place - https://kkoslawyers.com/services/comprehensive-estate-plan/Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: 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/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram!

April 7, 202636 min

#616 The Big Short & Rod Khleif's Story: How to Rebound

What would you do if you lost $50 million and thousands of properties overnight? In this powerful episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, real estate investor Rod Khleif shares his raw story of the 2008 crash, how he lost over 2,000 properties, and the mindset that helped him rebuild an even bigger portfolio through multifamily investing. This conversation breaks down hard-earned lessons from failure, the truth about single-family vs. multifamily investing, and why mindset is the real key to long-term success.We also dive into today’s real estate market — rising interest rates, distressed multifamily deals, and why massive opportunity is emerging right now. If you’re an investor, entrepreneur, or just someone trying to bounce back from setbacks, this episode will challenge how you think about risk, failure, and growth.Be sure to like, subscribe, and drop a comment with your biggest takeaway — and check out our other episodes on real estate, wealth building, and financial strategy!CHAPTERS:0:00 Teaser0:35 Rod’s Real Estate Journey and the 2008 Crash5:11 Losing Everything and Mindset Shift8:11 How to Rebuild After Failure14:23 Focus, Fear, and Taking Action17:35 Why Single-Family Houses Failed vs Multifamily20:28 Scaling Bigger Deals Faster22:01 Playing to Strengths in Business24:32 Today’s Multifamily Market Crisis25:18 Opportunity in Distressed Assets30:54 “Renter Nation” and Housing Trends32:08 New Opportunities Like Senior Housing33:28 How Value Creation Drives Wealth34:45 Power of Environment and NetworkResources:Interview a Main Street Tax Pro that Speaks like MarkMeet with a Real Lawyer on ZoomSelf-Direct Your IRA or 401k - Buy a Business or Real Estate with Your Retirement Account (Directed IRA)Keep Your LLC or Corp in good standing and Hide Your Address (Main Street Business Services)Become a Certified Tax Advisor in Mark’s Program:Connect:Website: markjkohler.comLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/markjkohler/Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/markkohler/Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/markjkohler/X: https://x.com/markkohler/TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@markjkohler/Grab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: 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/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram!

March 27, 2026Episode 61521 min

#615 Why One LLC Isn’t Enough for Most Entrepreneurs

How many business entities do you actually need as an entrepreneur? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the real strategy behind structuring multiple businesses, protecting assets, and scaling the right way.They walk through the key reasons you may need separate entities, including liability protection, partnerships, exit strategies, regulatory requirements, and branding. Through real-world examples — including costly mistakes entrepreneurs make when entities aren’t properly separated — you’ll learn how to avoid exposure, structure subsidiaries correctly, and build a business framework that supports growth and long-term success.If you're running multiple income streams or planning to expand, this episode will help you think like a seasoned business owner. Be sure to like, subscribe, and share, and check out more content to keep building your business smarter and safer!You’ll learn:How to determine if you need multiple business entities or just one The biggest liability mistakes entrepreneurs make when combining businesses Why an S Corp foundation is critical for tax savings and structure When to create a separate LLC for partnerships and joint ventures How to properly structure subsidiaries to actually protect your assets Real-world examples of entity setup failures—and how to avoid them When and why to separate a business for future sale or exit How branding and regulatory requirements impact your entity strategy The correct way to manage finances, payroll, and operations across entities A practical framework for scaling multiple income streams safely and efficientlyGet a comprehensive tax consultation with one of our Main Street tax lawyers that can build a tax strategy plan with an affordable consultation that will leave you speechless!!Here’s the link - https://kkoslawyers.com/services/comprehensive-bus-tax-consult/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=description-link&utm_campaign=main-street-business-podcast&utm_content=msbp615-why-one-llc-isnt-enoughGrab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: 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/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram!

March 20, 2026Episode 61438 min

#614 How Lawsuits Can Take Away Your Home (And How to Stop It!)

If you got sued tomorrow, could you lose your home? In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the real risks to your home equity — and the smart strategies you can use right now to protect it before it’s too late. From homestead exemptions to equity stripping, this is essential knowledge every homeowner and investor needs to understand.We dive into how different states protect your home, when creditors can (and can’t) touch your equity, and how tools like HELOCs, retirement accounts, and domestic asset protection trusts can create powerful layers of defense. You’ll also learn the common mistakes people make — like relying too heavily on umbrella insurance or transferring assets incorrectly — and how to avoid them.If you're serious about protecting your wealth, minimizing risk, and building a solid financial foundation, this episode gives you a practical roadmap to do it right. Make sure to subscribe, like, and share this with someone who needs to safeguard their assets!You'll learn:How lawsuits can impact your home equity — and when your house is actually at riskWhat the homestead exemption is and how it protects you (state-by-state differences)When and how creditors can force the sale of your homeThe strategy behind “equity stripping” and how it can reduce your exposureHow HELOCs and liens can be used as a defensive asset protection toolWhere to safely move equity so it’s harder for creditors to reachThe pros and cons of domestic asset protection trusts vs. offshore trustsWhy umbrella insurance may not protect you the way you thinkHow to structure LLCs and entities to contain liability and protect personal assetsCommon asset protection mistakes that could cost you everythingGet a comprehensive tax consultation with one of our Main Street tax lawyers that can build a tax strategy plan with an affordable consultation that will leave you speechless!!Here’s the link - https://kkoslawyers.com/services/comprehensive-bus-tax-consult/?utm_source=buzzsprout&utm_medium=description-link&utm_campaign=main-street-business-podcast&utm_content=msbp614-can-you-lose-your-house-in-a-lawsuitGrab my eBook 30 Unique Strategies Every Business Owner Should Know! You don't want to miss this! Secure your tickets for the #1 Event For Small Business Owners On Main Street America: 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/markjkohlerCraving more content? Check out my Instagram!