Main Street Business

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 lines
• Protect your assets with the right LLC structure
• Avoid expensive penalties and legal pitfalls
• Maximize tax benefits for multi-state operations

Whether you're a rental property owner, remote business o...

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In this special episode, Mat Sorensen breaks down President Trump’s newly signed tax legislation, known as the “Big Beautiful Bill," and what it means for your personal and business taxes. With sweeping changes taking effect in 2025, Mat outlines the most impactful provisions for individuals, small business owners, and real estate...

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 opportunities in over a decade. With over $2.9 billion in assets under management and development, Chris breaks down the macroeconomic and local market conditions creating value in distressed assets—especially in hotels, ind...

Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen reveal game-changing strategies for transforming your retirement accounts from Wall Street limitations to Main Street opportunities. Discover how to legally invest your IRA or 401(k) in high-potential assets beyond traditional stocks and mutual funds.

• Maximize Tax-Free Wealth: Learn Roth IRA investment strategies that minimize taxes
• Explore Alternative Investments: Real estate, crypto, private busi...

Gene Simmons joins us for an unforgettable masterclass on business, life philosophy, and how KISS built a billion-dollar brand through strategic thinking and trademark protection.

• The precious nature of time and why "you will never get this day back"
• Why the "get rich slow scheme" is more reliable than get-rich-quick fantasies
• How KISS became the only band whose faces are trademarked like ...

Breaking News - Senate Tax Bill Text Released. With both the House and Senate versions now on the table, which proposal offers bigger tax cuts? Which one could save you more money? I’m breaking down the differences between the House and Senate proposals and what’s changing and how it will affect you.

Intro & Why This Tax Bill Matters

00:00 - 00:02:25

Expiring Tax Provisions in 2026

00:02:25 - 00:03:32

Standard Deduction & Income...

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen walk you through the full business lifecycle—showing you how to start lean, systemize operations, scale smart, and exit on your terms. Get ready for real-world strategies that actually work.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Mark shares his experience in the startup phase, emphasizing the importance of not suffocating the business.

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen take on your toughest tax and business questions in an open forum style. From setting up the right business structure to handling a home office deduction the smart way, they give you the tips you wish your accountant and attorney actually explained. It’s smart, fast-paced advice that real Main Street entrepreneurs can put into action.

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In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen explain why every adult—single or married, wealthy or not—needs a will and a revocable living trust. Learn the practical steps for setting up your estate plan, naming a trustee, and ensuring your assets stay protected and your wishes are followed.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Mark emphasizes the importance of having a will, noting that 50% of...

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen take a deep dive into the six LLC structures every entrepreneur, investor, and licensed professional should understand. Whether you're starting a business, protecting rental properties, or building wealth with a high-net-worth strategy, this episode breaks down how to choose and use the right LLC to match your goals.

Here are some of the highli...

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler shows how simple board meetings and a strategic plan can supercharge your finances. He explains how to turn ordinary family gatherings into legitimate, tax-deductible business meetings that strengthen your entity structure. Get inspired to organize your goals, sharpen your decision-making, and create a family office that supports real wealth-building.

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In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Max Merritt reveal how NIL athletes can turn short-term earnings into long-term wealth. From forming an LLC to electing S corp status and leveraging mega Roth strategies, they lay out the playbook every young athlete—and their advisors—should follow.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Mark emphasizes the similarities between athletes and entrepreneurs, highligh...

In this video, I break down 3 strategies to help you navigate a market downturn:
1) The market always comes back – History shows us time and time again that corrections are normal and the market recovers. The key is staying invested.
2) Tax loss harvesting – This is a powerful tool to offset gains and reduce your tax bill. I’ll show you how to do it the right way.
3) Over-allocated in stocks? It might be time to diversi...

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler welcomes Chris Van Dusen to unpack the biggest mistakes business owners make when trying to sell—and how to avoid them. From cleaning up your books to understanding your true enterprise value, this is your roadmap to a smarter exit.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Mark and Chris explain the concept of enterprise value, differentiating it from lifestyle businesse...

In this episode of the Mainstreet Business podcast, host Mat Sorensen kicks off the LLC Masterclass series with the questions every entrepreneur, investor, and side hustler needs answered:

 Do you actually need an LLC?
 How do you set one up the right way?
 What about paying yourself?
 How many LLCs should you have?
 And which state should you form it in?

With over 20 years of experience and 10,000+ LLCs formed for cl...

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler welcomes real estate investor Hunter Thompson to uncover how to raise capital legally and effectively in today’s skeptical, high-interest market. From 506(c) strategies to scaling with the fund-of-funds model, this is a must-listen for serious investors.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Mark and Hunter underline the importance of having the right strategies and t...

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen show how a tax extension can reduce stress, cut audit risk, and buy you time for smart tax moves. Get the facts on key deadlines, solo 401(k)s, and what to do now if you’re behind.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Mark emphasizes that filing an extension gives time to prepare better, including looking for additional write-offs.
• Mat clarifies that ...

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen dive into listener questions about tax and business planning. From maximizing deductions on rental properties to creative financing strategies for commercial real estate and smart ways to restructure an LLC, they address the biggest tax and business concerns entrepreneurs and investors face.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Mark explains the bene...

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen give you the blueprint for bulletproof asset protection. From LLCs to trusts to holding companies, find out the smart, cost-effective strategies that work without the extra fluff.

Here are some of the highlights:

• Mark & Mat break down the biggest asset protection scams and how shady promoters convince people to buy unnecessary LLCs, trusts, a...