Main Street Business Mark J Kohler and Mat Sorensen

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, host Mark J. Kohler welcomes master negotiator and businessman, Chris Voss to discuss his background as the FBI's lead international kidnapping negotiator and how his skills can be used in both the corporate world and everyday life.Here's what you can look forward to:Mark and Chris Demonstrate a negotiation in everyday situations.Explanation of negotiation as a collaborative process rather than a competitive one.Chris shared a story about n...

In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, hosts Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen guide small business owners through the ins and outs of claiming the home office deduction. They also highlight other valuable tax write-offs, encouraging everyone to maximize their savings. Tune in to learn how to keep more of your hard-earned money!Here's what you can look forward to:Mark and Mat emphasize the importance of understanding the home office deduction and its representation for small busin...

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.Here's what you can look forward to:Mark delves into Gary’s impressive career trajectory and how it’s made an impact on the corporate world.The importance of apply...

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!Here's what you can look forward to:Mark and Mat highlight the significance of selecting the appropriate state for setting up your business e...

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.Here are some of the highlights: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...

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.Here's what you can look forward to: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 owni...