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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#634 Revocable Vs Irrevocable Trusts - What You Need to Know
Aug 31, 202628 min
Estate planning isn’t just about what happens when you die, it’s about protecting your family, assets, and wishes along the way. Book a call with Mark and Mat’s law firm, KKOS Lawyers, to start your estate plan. Ready to Take the Next Step? Work With Mat & Mark’s Law Firm Get strategic legal guidance for your business, taxes, asset protection, and estate planning with KKOS Lawyers . [Book a Call with KKOS Lawyers] Take Control of Your Retirement Want to invest your IRA or 401(k) in assets you actually understand? Check out our self-directed trust company Directed IRA . [Learn More About Directed IRA] Free Resources Mat Sorensen’s Optimal Order of Investing Guide Learn how to prioritize where your money should go and build a smarter investing strategy. [Download the Free Guide] Mark J. Kohler’s 30-Point Tax Guide Discover practical tax strategies and planning opportunities every business owner and investor should know. [Download the Free Guide] Get More From Mat & Mark Watch on YouTube Tax strategies, business planning, investing, asset protection, and more. [ Visit the YouTube Channel ...
#633 Backdoor Roth IRA Explained: Get Around the Income Limit
Aug 21, 202618 min
Need help executing a Backdoor Roth IRA? Book a FREE call with my team at Directed IRA where they walk you through every step of the way!: Book a Call Here Want checkbook control over your self-directed IRA investments? Book a call with Mark and Mat’s law firm, KKOS Lawyers, to discuss setting up an IRA/LLC correctly. Ready to Take the Next Step? Work With Mat & Mark’s Law Firm Get strategic legal guidance for your business, taxes, asset protection, and estate planning with KKOS Lawyers . [Book a Call with KKOS Lawyers] Take Control of Your Retirement Want to invest your IRA or 401(k) in assets you actually understand? Check out our self-directed trust company Directed IRA . [Learn More About Directed IRA] Free Resources Mat Sorensen’s Optimal Order of Investing Guide Learn how to prioritize where your money should go and build a smarter investing strategy. [Download the Free Guide] Mark J. Kohler’s 30-Point Tax Guide Discover practical tax strategies and planning opportunities every business owner and investor should know. [Download the Free Guide] Get More From Mat & Mark Watch on YouTube Tax strategies, business planning, investing, asset protection, and more. [ Visit the YouTube Channel ...
#629 Buying a Franchise: Expert Advice from Mike Oberholtzer
Aug 7, 202651 min
If you're considering buying or selling a franchise and want experienced legal guidance throughout the process, book a consult with KKOS Lawyers to get started: https://kkoslawyers.com/ Buying a franchise can be a great path to business ownership—but it's important to know exactly what you're getting into before signing on the dotted line. In this special episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mat Sorensen sits down with Mike Oberholtzer , VP of Franchise Development at HomeVestors, to break down the entire franchise buying process. Together, they discuss how to evaluate franchise opportunities, what to look for in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), the real costs of franchise ownership, and how to determine whether buying a franchise is the right fit. Whether you're looking to transition out of a W-2 career, diversify your investments, or become a business owner, this episode provides practical insights to help you make a more informed decision. In this episode, you'll learn: How to determine if franchising is the right path for your goals The pros and cons of buying a franchise versus starting a business from scratch How to properly evaluate franchise opportunities What to review in the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) Why speaking with existing franchise owners is a critical step in your due diligence The franchise fees, royalties, and ongoing costs to expect What quality training, onboarding, and operational support should look like Common mistakes prospective franchise owners make—and how to avoid them Strategies for growing, scaling, and eventually selling a franchise business Connect with HomeVestors Franchise at: https://franchise.homevestors.com/ To learn everything you need to know about the Franchisee business, tune into the We Buy Ugly Houses Podcast: https://www.webuyuglyhousespodcast.com/#episodes Connect with Mike Olberholtzer on Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mike-oberholtzer-72572b4/?isSelfProfile=false 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/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
#628 How we Stopped the Bank from Taking our Clients Assets
Jul 24, 202623 min
Proper asset protection planning can make all the difference when a creditor, bank, or judgment puts your assets at risk. In this episode, Mat Sorensen and Mark J. Kohler share the full story of how planning completed in advance helped protect a KKOS Lawyers client from losing valuable assets. They also explain why asset protection works best before a legal or financial problem arises. Listen to the full episode to learn how the right tax, business, and legal strategies can work together to protect what you have built. Limited-Time Offer: New clients can save $200 on a Comprehensive Tax & Business Consultation with KKOS Lawyers. Book a call with our Client Advisor Team to get started: 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/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
Building a good team has been an invaluable asset for Mat and Mark over the years. Think you have a good team but need better structure? Let our law firm help you get your business cleaned up with our Entity Clean-up consultation. Learn More 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/markjkohler Craving more content? Check out my Instagram!
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