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Main Street Business

by Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen · English · Business

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 stru

New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 30 min
Latest: 4 Oct 2026
Language: English

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4 Oct 2026 · 23 min

#640 7-Legal Documents You Need Before You Die

Dont die without a trust.. Book a call with our Law Firm KKOS Lawyers and get your Estate Plan squared away before it's your kids problem. Book a Call Here! 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 tr...

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28 Sep 2026 · 25 min
#639 Should You Put Your Spouse On Payroll
Set up a Free 15-Minute Client Advisor Call and get booked at my law firm KKOS Lawyers. With a Comprehensive Tax and Business Consult my attorneys can help you have a tactical plan to put your spouse on payroll when the time is right and get your business, assets and trust in order. Mark breaks down when paying your spouse from the business creates real tax savings and when it just adds payroll taxes and paperwork. We walk through the classification rules, the S corporation math, and the two...
24 Sep 2026 · 13 min
#638 What is a Backdoor Roth and How do you fund it
Does your situation require a backdoor roth? KKOS Lawyers can help you evaluate the tax and legal strategy behind your retirement plan, while Directed IRA can help you establish and manage the self directed retirement accounts needed to execute it. Talk with KKOS Lawyers: Book a Free Client Advisor Call Learn more about Self Directed IRAs with Directed IRA: Book a Free Client Account Call Ready to Take the Next Step? Work With Mat & Mark’s Law Firm Get strategic legal guidance for your bu...
18 Sep 2026 · 16 min
#637 Roth Conversions: How much to convert
Ready to put your Roth conversion strategy into action? KKOS Lawyers can help you evaluate the tax and legal strategy behind your retirement plan, while Directed IRA can help you establish and manage the self directed retirement accounts needed to execute it. Talk with KKOS Lawyers: Book a Free Client Advisor Call Learn more about Self Directed IRAs with Directed IRA: Book a Free Client Account Call Ready to Take the Next Step? Work With Mat & Mark’s Law Firm Get strategic legal guidance ...
14 Sep 2026 · 19 min
#636 Building Wealth Through Alternative Assets with Yvette Spillman
Ready to make sure your tax, business, and wealth-building strategies are actually working together? Schedule a Comprehensive Tax and Business Consult with a KKOS attorney to review your current structure - Book a Call Here.. On this special episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mat Sorensen sits down with Yvette Spillman, advisor, entrepreneur, and Founder & CEO of National Retirement Institute (NRI), to discuss how business owners and investors can think beyond traditional...
7 Sep 2026 · 30 min
#635 Top 10 Crypto Tax-Strategies for 2026
Need to make sure your strategies are working? Book a Comprehensive Tax and Business Consult with Mat and Marks Law firm KKOS Lawyers - Book a Call Here.. 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 trus...
31 Aug 2026 · 28 min
#634 Revocable Vs Irrevocable Trusts - What You Need to Know
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 a...
21 Aug 2026 · 18 min
#633 Backdoor Roth IRA Explained: Get Around the Income Limit
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. ...
14 Aug 2026 · 32 min
#632 Fear in the Housing Market Almost Always Signals Opportunity
Before your next real estate investment, start with my law firm, KKOS Lawyers. Our Comprehensive Tax & Business Consult helps you make sure the deal fits into the right tax, entity, and asset protection strategy before you buy. - https://hubs.ly/Q04t0Vn00 In this episode, Mark J. Kohler sits down with Kathy Fettke, co-founder of RealWealth and host of The Real Wealth Show, to talk about what smart investors should actually be watching in today’s market. They break down the proposed res...
7 Aug 2026 · 51 min
#631 Is Buying a Franchise Right For You? HomeVestors VP Mike Oberholtzer Explains
If you're considering buying or selling a franchise and want experienced legal guidance throughout the process, book a consult with Mat and Marks law firm 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 Developme...
4 Aug 2026 · 19 min
#630 Think Your LLC Protects You? Think Again
Is your entity structure up to date? Business owners can get themselves in sticky situations without maintaining their entities. Thats why our most popular service at our law firm KKOS Lawyers is our Entity Clean-UP Service. Book a Consultation Today! 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...
29 Jul 2026 · 11 min
#629 LLC Vs S-Corp Explained in 10-Minutes
Get your entity set-up or cleaned up with the assistance of Mat and Marks law firm KKOS Lawyers. Book a 15-Minute Client Advisor Intro Call In this episode Mat and Mark conquer a huge topic in 10 minutes. LLC Vs S-Corp, when to elect and how to maximize your entity structure for your specific situation. 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 wi...
24 Jul 2026 · 23 min
#628 How we Stopped the Bank from Taking our Clients Assets
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 p...
17 Jul 2026 · 32 min
#627 Setting Up a Partnership LLC
Operating a partnership LLC? Don’t wait for problems to arise. We discuss how to structure your LLC for tax optimization, asset protection, and partner alignment—helping prevent common pitfalls and keep operations running smoothly. For a limited time, save $200 on our Comprehensive Tax and Business Consult. Book a call with our Law Firm KKOS Lawyers Client Advisor Team... Click Here to get started. Ready to Take the Next Step? Work With Mat & Mark’s Law Firm Get strategic legal guidance f...
11 Jul 2026 · 25 min
#626 You Do Not Scale A Business You Scale People
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. 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 ...
6 Jul 2026 · 41 min
#625 Open Forum: My Accountant Says an S-Corp Won’t Save Me Money… Is He Wrong?
Ready for an S-Corp? Or have questions on how our team of attorneys can help your business save money? Book a call with our team HERE.. Mark and Mat answer your questions on this week's episode of the Main Street Business Podcast. Submit your questions to be answered live at https://www.mainstreetbusinesspodcast.com/ 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 Lawye...
19 Jun 2026 · 29 min
#624 Your Trust Should Own Everything [Lawyers Explain]
Our Law Firm KKOS Lawyers is currently running an Estate Plan Special, Get your trust/Trifecta set up today - https://kkoslawyers.com/estate-planning-special-2026/ 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-dire...
12 Jun 2026 · 50 min
#623 The 10 Mistakes That Made Us
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 y...
5 Jun 2026 · 34 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! 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...
13 May 2026 · 30 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. 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 ...
6 May 2026 · 26 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/ 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 sel...
28 Apr 2026 · 31 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. 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...
E618 · 21 Apr 2026 · 34 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 Here Marks most recent article - https://markjkohler.com/blog/what-to-do-if-i-cant-pay-my-taxes-by-deadline 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 40...
E617 · 15 Apr 2026 · 30 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/ 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 IR...
7 Apr 2026 · 36 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 ke...
E615 · 27 Mar 2026 · 22 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 entre...
E614 · 20 Mar 2026 · 39 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, ...
13 Mar 2026 · 46 min
#613 Open Forum — Kids’ Trump Accounts, Real Estate Taxes, and Growing Your Business
In this Open Forum episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen answer real questions from business owners about taxes, investing, and scaling a successful company. From the brand-new “Trump accounts” for kids to real estate tax strategies and smart ways to grow your business, this episode breaks down complex financial topics into practical advice you can actually use. They explain how parents might use Trump accounts to create long-term wealth for their kids,...
E612 · 6 Mar 2026 · 44 min
#612 Bonus Depreciation Explained: The Tax Strategy Everyone Gets Wrong
Are the tax benefits of bonus depreciation and real estate investing really as powerful as they’re advertised? In this episode, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down the truth behind the popular tax strategy that many investors believe will dramatically reduce their taxes. The reality may surprise you. Using real examples, they explain how depreciation, cost segregation, and passive losses actually work — and why many investors misunderstand how those losses can (or cannot) offset incom...
27 Feb 2026 · 21 min
#611 Real Estate Privacy Under Fire: FinCEN’s New Reporting Rule Explained
Privacy is under attack again — and real estate investors need to pay attention. A new federal rule tied to FinCEN and the Corporate Transparency Act now requires certain residential real estate transfers to file a Real Estate Report disclosing personal information of LLC owners. If you’re transferring property to an LLC, buying with cash, or using creative financing without a bank involved, this could apply to you starting March 1st. In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark ...

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Main Street Business is a English business podcast from Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen. Melo plays each episode straight from the publisher's own feed — no ads added, no account needed — and remembers where you stopped, in this browser only.

Publisher: Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen
Language: English
Category: Business
New episodes: Weekly
Typical length: 30 min
Latest episode: 4 Oct 2026
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