The Main Street Business Podcast hosted by Mark J. Kohler with co-host Mat Sorensen discuss complex tax and legal topics like LLCs, corporations, estate planning, raising capital, and retirement planning in an engaging and charismatic way, making it easy for anyone to understand.Mark J. Kohler has done over +10,000 consultations with clients, is a Senior Partner at KKOS Lawyers and CFO/Board Member of Directed IRA Trust Company with $2B+ in managed assets. He’s a best-selling author of six books, national speaker and founder of the Main Street Certified Tax Advisor Program, a program training thousands of CPAs and En...
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In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mark J. Kohler welcomes entrepreneur and GameStop co-founder, Gary Kusin to share his insights and experience with other aspiring leaders. Gary maps out his journey to becoming an industry leader himself and empowers emerging entrepreneurs to think beyond predefined passions.
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Mark delves into Gary’s impressive career trajectory and how it’s made an impact on the corporate world.The importance of applying an analytical approach to different ventures.How Gary transitioned to the CEO role at Kinko's to impl...Episode • 17 May 2024 • 30m and
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen delve into how business owners can properly form an LLC. Together, they walk you through everything from selecting the ideal state for your LLC to dispelling misconceptions and providing professional tips on LLC setup, safeguarding assets, tax planning, and beyond!
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Mark and Mat highlight the significance of selecting the appropriate state for setting up your business entity.Emphasize the need to consider employment issues and operational locations when deciding on the state.Unpack...Episode • 14 May 2024 • 31m and 1s
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mark J Kohler shares an insider's perspective on becoming a successful Tax Advisor. Mark maps out the process, reveals the untold benefits and dispels the common myths of advisory services, and encourages you to take the next step.
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Mark urges you to set goals, establish their motivation, and self-evaluate before making the leap into advisory.Mark maps out the technical training steps: becoming a certified tax advisor, enrolled agent, and training on tax return preparation.Emphasizes the need for street-smart...Episode • 7 May 2024 • 22m and 21s
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mark J Kohler delves into the eight common blunders that new investors make when acquiring their first rental property. Learn valuable tips on how to sidestep these errors and set yourself up for a prosperous rental experience.
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Mark highlights the significance of tracking expenses from the start to classify them as startup costs. Emphasizes the need for a proper LLC for asset protection when owning a rental property.How to set up a separate bank account for the LLC t...Episode • 30 April 2024 • 11m and 44s
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mark J Kohler interviews Jeffrey Hayzlett, a renowned business advisor, keynote speaker, and global business celebrity. Today, Jeffrey shares his most important business learnings after 26 years and over 200 businesses being bought and sold.
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Episode • 28 April 2024 • 34m and 49s
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J Kohler shifts the idea of buying a car strictly for the write-off into reverse and emphasizes the importance of having a vehicle that aligns with your business needs.
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A breakdown of the pros and cons of business owners buying a vehicle. An in-depth discussion on when it is suitable to buy a vehicle for business purposes to leverage tax benefits.The significance of ensuring the business can support the deduction for the vehicle.Example scenarios i...Episode • 25 April 2024 • 12m and 44s
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen explore the foundational aspects of business creation with their expert guidance. Mark and Mat highlight the key aspects of starting a business and present a well-defined strategy to initiate your entrepreneurial endeavor.
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Emphasis on focusing on essential information for a one-page business plan.Importance of outlining crucial items before diving into business activities.A detailed breakdown of the six key components of a one-page business plan.How to craft a concise elevator pitch...Episode • 22 April 2024 • 50m and 34s
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mark J Kohler welcomes Main Street influencer, Max Merritt, to unpack how student athletes can manage NIL income by forming an LLC. Together, they break down the key strategies and tax advantages available for NIL athletes into four easy sections.
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Mark and Max highlight the importance of structuring yourself as a business entity, such as an LLC, for tax planning purposes.They emphasize the need for professional advice when setting up the business entity to ensure proper tax strategies...Episode • 21 April 2024 • 23m and 1s
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J Kohler welcomes Rick Jordan, founder of ReachOut Technology, to discuss the ins and outs of cybersecurity and how small businesses can shield themselves from cyber threats.
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Rick shares the background and milestones of his cybersecurity journey.He highlights the importance of staying on the cutting edge of cybersecurity for enrolled agents.Rick gives an in-depth look at automated tools and procedures used to detect and respond to cyber threatsHe provides the key strategies behind designing...Episode • 16 April 2024 • 33m and 9s
In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen provide insights and tips specifically geared towards those with a side hustle. They dive into a wide range of topics, from tax planning strategies to the importance of claiming all income.
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Episode • 12 April 2024 • 32m and 50s
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