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Main Street 360 is not your typical conference. It's a transformational experience for business owners, CPAs, tax professionals, attorneys, and financial experts who are ready to level up their skills, network, and increase revenue. Food, drink tickets, Live Band and kick off party for the coolest Business Tax & Legal Conference of the year!
Join a national community of professionals for 3 days of high-level training, strategy, networking, and clarity—led by one of the most trusted voices in the industry, Mark J. Kohler. Mark & Patti Open the Conference on Main Stage from 3-5pm on Wednesday, and then the party starts at 5:30!! See you there!
Practical tax, legal, and business strategies proven to work on Main Street—not theory.
From startup to exit, learn how to grow smarter, reduce taxes, and build long-term wealth.
Surround yourself with growth-minded professionals who challenge your thinking and accelerate results.
Fulfill your CE requirements while gaining strategies you’ll actually use with clients.
The clarity, energy, and momentum in the room can’t be replicated online.
The best insights often come between sessions—hallway conversations, coffee breaks, and chance meetings.
More than a conference—this is a catalyst for momentum, partnerships, and clarity.
Hear directly from leaders applying real-world strategies in AI, tax, legal, real estate, crypto, and retirement planning.
Business Building, Legal & Finance, and Tax Planning—designed to help you make or save serious money at every stage.
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Essential Tax & Business Strategies for Growth
This foundational track equips new business owners and tax professionals with essential knowledge in tax strategy, entity structuring, compliance, and risk management. Master financial statement analysis, income classifications, asset protection, and common pitfalls to build a confident foundation for long-term success.
Learning Objectives:
Tax Strategies That Actually Move the Needle
This intensive track helps practitioners expand their services and business owners pursue sophisticated tax planning. Master high-impact strategies including cost segregation, oil and gas investments, advanced real estate tactics, and depreciation optimization. Learn IRS procedures, transcript analysis, and S corp planning while avoiding common pitfalls to maximize deductions and drive measurable tax savings.
Learning Objectives:
Building Wealth Strategically with Alternative Assets
Building a thriving business requires more than technical expertise—it demands strategic systems, the right mindset, and a clear roadmap. This track covers essential pillars of sustainable growth: leveraging AI and automation, implementing effective marketing strategies, designing wealth-building retirement plans, and exploring business acquisitions. Master the tools that scale without burnout and turn financial independence into reality.
Learning Objectives:
Mark Kohler is the Nation’s #1 Tax Attorney, leading a new wave of tax strategy education. Mark is a founding partner at KKOS Lawyers and co-founder at Directed IRA. Mark has authored five books, spoken on hundreds of stages to hundreds of thousands of people. Main Street 360 is the largest, most jam-packed event he has ever held.
Mat Sorensen, CEO of Directed IRA, is also an attorney and senior partner at KKOS Lawyers. Mat has authored and self-published the Self Directed IRA Handbook, an amazon best seller. He is the #1 educator in the nation on self-directed retirement strategies. Mat is also the co-host of the Directed IRA podcast and the Main Street Business Podcast.
Michael Mauceli is the founder and Chief Executive Officer of REI Energy. In his 35 years as CEO of REI and its affiliates, Michael has led the growth of the organization from a three full-time employee start-up company in 1987 to the much larger oil and gas drilling, production, and property acquisition company that it is today. His philosophy of creating solid products for investors is the “core” of REI’s business model. Now serving the investment needs of thousands of oil and gas investors across the United States, Michael’s vision and business acumen has made him one of the most influential CEOs in the oil and gas investor community. With his leadership and determination, Michael is also the host of “The Energy Show with REI Energy Podcast,” a successful weekly show that focuses on today’s energy news and teaches how the energy sector offers investors revolutionary ideas to gain wealth.
Bobby Bodner is co-founder and managing partner at Breadify Financial LLC, a boutique accounting firm that exclusively works with business owners, real estate investors and crypto enthusiasts. Breadify specializes in helping entrepreneurs utilize the Tax Code to minimize their annual tax liability and build wealth for themselves and their loved ones. Alongside running Breadify, Bobby is a tax educator at Bodner & Clark and a tax partner at Central Tax Agency.
Mande Clark is an Enrolled Agent, experienced tax advisor, and business consultant with a deep commitment to empowering individuals and small business owners. She brings a wealth of expertise to her clients with a straight-forward approach, challenging her clients to make smart financial decisions to grow their wealth. Alongside running her own firm, Mande is a partner at Bodner & Clark.
Farah Saleh is a licensed CPA in Florida, Michigan, and Australia, and a Certified Tax Resolution Specialist (CTRS) who has successfully recovered millions of dollars from the IRS on behalf of her clients in complex, high-stakes representation cases.
Aaron Siegel, EA, MBA, is reshaping how advisors and small business owners think about leverage, using AI and systemization to turn chaos into clarity. As founder of Thrive Advisor Collective, he teaches professionals how to work less, earn more, and build businesses that thrive without burnout.
Kim Lochridge is Executive Vice President for Engineered Tax Services, Inc. (ETS), an industry-leading provider of specialty tax services in the United States. Kim possesses a combination of real-world business management skills with a fundamental understanding and practical application of tax codes as they relate to real estate and energy efficiency incentives. This knowledge and experience has positioned her as a big-league tax expert for Fortune 500, high net worth individuals, ultra-high net worth individuals, single and multiple family offices, architects, engineers, and CPAs nationwide.
Julie Merrill is a CPA with over 25 years of experience, specializing in business and tax strategy for individuals and small business owners. She began her career in public audit, but quickly transitioned to scaling VC-backed startup companies, where she played key roles in finance, operations, and securing venture capital. In 2020, following her husband’s retirement from active-duty military service, Julie pivoted to tax full-time and launched her own firm. Her specialties include individual and small business taxes, S-Corporation optimization, stock options, rental real estate, California taxes, and military tax returns. Julie is based in San Diego and is relocating to Tennessee in 2025.
My work at KKOS primarily focuses on educating business owners, real estate investors, and other real estate professionals about the importance of choosing the right entity for their business, succession planning, and the many tax-saving strategies that they can implement. When meeting with clients, I provide a comprehensive breakdown of their financial picture, including their estate plan, earned/operational income, and passive income—the Trifecta.
My work also focuses on setting up self-directed IRA/LLCs and self-directed Solo 401(k)/LLCs, advising on the legal and tax implications of using retirement funds to invest in real estate, crypto, and other non-traditional assets.
Not only have I formed hundreds of business entities, but I have also conducted numerous entity cleanups, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and helping businesses avoid potential legal and tax issues. T
hroughout my time at KKOS, I have been invited to speak at several engagements. I genuinely enjoy teaching others the importance of these topics.
As the Founder and CEO of House of Strategies, Dillon Kohler has led hundreds of businesses through transformation and growth. His agency has built more than 150 custom websites, helped clients surpass half a million social media followers, and designed marketing systems that consistently convert. With nearly two decades of experience spanning video production, advertising, and digital strategy, Dillon combines creativity with structure, turning marketing into a measurable science. His mission is simple: help business owners stop guessing, start scaling, and make marketing fun again.
Carmen has a track record of success in building and unifying teams to deliver exponential results. She brings her ‘can-do’ attitude and genuine passion for helping people and businesses realize their value to every opportunity. An impactful leader and consummate professional, Carmen’s experience ranges from business management and strategic consulting to building teams and accountability coaching. Among her accomplishments, she is especially proud of developing a college-credit-recommended real estate investment education that scaled a business from $1 million to $84 million in five years. When she’s not instilling confidence in others and making their success easier, she can be found on a fishing bank with poles in hand, waiting for a big catfish to make her day!
Rone J. Davis, AIFA®, AEP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, MSFS, CFP®
Sales and “Retirement Plan Rainman”
For more than 20 years, Rone J. Davis has been helping clients navigate an increasingly complex financial landscape with clarity and confidence. His extensive experience spans advising individuals, businesses, and retirement plans, as well as consulting with companies to build and enhance their retirement plan wealth management practices.
Rone earned his Bachelor's degree in Business Administration and Economics from Manchester College and went on to receive a Master of Science in Financial Services (MSFS) from The American College. Dedicated to continual learning and professional excellence, he has earned multiple industry designations, including AIFA®, AEP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, and CFP®. Rone remains actively engaged in professional associations and speaking engagements.
Originally from Fort Wayne, Indiana, Rone now resides in the suburbs of Indianapolis with his wife, Cindy, and their two Bernedoodles, Poe and Rey—who are known to make cameo appearances in his meetings. Outside of work, Rone enjoys playing pool and golfing.
Stay where the action happens. We've secured a special conference rate for all attendees.
June 3-5, 2026
Stay right next to the galleria at the official host hotel for Main Street 360 and be right where the connections happen.
We’ve secured a limited group room block at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre by the Galleria with exclusive rates starting at $183 per night — over 20% off standard rates. The booking cutoff is May 11 at midnight.
3-Day Transformation
Three days of intensive learning, networking and transformation.
June 3-5, 2026
Dallas, TX
refreshments available in courtyards
Mark J. Kohler
Main Stage
Mark J. Kohler & Patti Britt Kohler
Main Stage
east courtyard
All Attendees
Mat Sorenson
Main Stage
Special Guest
Main Stage
Dillion Kohler
Track 1 - Business Building
Farah Saleh
Track 2 - Tax Strategies
Mat Sorensen
Track 3 - Wealth and Legacy
(Premium & VIP)
Rone Davis
Track 1 - Business Building
Farah Saleh
Track 2 - Tax Strategies
Mat Sorensen
Track 3 - Wealth and Legacy
Aaron Siegel
Track 1 - Business Building
Bobby Bodner & Mande Clark
Track 2 - Tax Strategies
Ashley Burr
Track 3 - Wealth and Legacy
Mark J Kohler & Mat Sorensen
Main Stage
Mark J Kohler
Main Stage
Panel
Main Stage
Dillon Kohler
Track 1 - Business Building
Bobby Bodner
Track 2 - Tax Strategies
Rone Davis
Track 3 - Wealth and Legacy
(Premium & VIP)
Aaron Siegel
Track 1 - Business Building
Mande Clark
Track 2 - Tax Strategies
Ashley Burr or Kevin Kennedy
Track 3 - Wealth and Legacy
Carmen Payne
Track 1 - Business Building
Julie Merrill
Track 2 - Tax Strategies
Ashley Burr
Track 3 - Wealth and Legacy
Mark J Kohler
Main Stage
Three days of intensive learning, networking and transformation.
Main Stage
Mark J Kohler
CPA & Attorney
Main Stage
Mark J Kohler
Patti Britt Kohler
Main Stage
Mat Sorensen
Main Stage
Mark J Kohler
Room 1
Business owners know they need to be creating content but don't know where to start. The overwhelm of platforms, equipment, and strategy keeps them stuck before they ever hit record. This class breaks down everything you need to go from idea to execution, covering how to identify the right platforms for your audience, select the essential equipment, structure and script compelling content, and build a simple, repeatable process that makes showing up consistently achievable for any business owner.
Learning Objectives
Dillon Kohler
Owner & CEO, House of Strategies
Room 2
Most people have heard of depreciation, but don't understand how powerful it can be when investing in real estate. This class will take a comprehensive look into how a cost segregation can benefit then when used correctly.
Learning Objectives
Learning Objectives
Kim Lochridge
Executive Vice President for Engineered Tax Services, Inc.
Room 3
Learn how investing in oil and gas, along with strategic tax planning, can boost your returns. These opportunities help build enduring wealth, provide reliable long-term income, and diversify your portfolio through intelligent, tax-efficient investments.
Learning Objectives
Mike Maucelli
Founded REI Energy, LLC
Room 1
Income Starts It—Systems Build It: Income creates the opportunity, but systems determine the outcome. Skip the steps and you risk both. Focus on avoiding common blunders and building foundational habits—emergency reserves, disciplined cash flow, and tax-efficient investing.
Learning Objectives
Rone Davis
Room 2
In this class, you’ll learn the different ways to write off your vehicles, the common pitfalls that can cost you, and how to properly document everything to avoid IRS issues. We’ll also walk through real-world scenarios so you leave fully equipped to apply these strategies with confidence.
Learning Objectives
Farah Saleh
Founder of Lumen Tax Resolution
Room 3
You've built something valuable and now it's time to learn how to make the most of it. This class is designed for business owners thinking about their next chapter who want to understand all available options before making one of the most important financial decisions of their lives.
Learning Objectives
Mat Sorensen
Room 1
Most business owners look at their financial reports and see a blur of numbers they are supposed to understand but nobody ever really explained. This class takes the intimidating out of financial reports and key performance indicators, translating them into plain English and real visuals that actually make sense -- no math degree required. You will learn why the average can lie to you, how the IRS uses the same concepts to decide whose return gets a closer look, and which handful of numbers will tell you more about your business than a hundred-page report ever could. If you have ever felt like financial data was a language everyone else speaks fluently except you, this one is for you.
Learning Objectives
Aaron Siegel
Founder of Thrive Advisor Collective
Room 2
One thing we know about a lot of wealthy people, is they own real estate. This class uncovers powerful real estate tax strategies used by high-net-worth investors, from qualifying for Real Estate Professional Status to leveraging short-term rental loopholes, self-rentals, syndications, and self-directed IRAs to dramatically reduce your tax burden.
Learning Objectives
Mande Clark
Partner at Bodner & Clark
Bobby Bodner
Partner at Bodner & Clark
Room 3
Most business owners and investors focus on building assets without a clear plan to protect them. This course equips you with practical, battle-tested strategies to shield real assets — like property and investments — from lawsuits, creditors, and economic threats, so you can build an airtight protection plan tailored to your specific situation and safeguard the wealth you've worked hard to create.
Learning Objectives
Ashley Burr
Senior Attorney, KKOS Lawyers
Main Stage
Mark J Kohler
Mat Sorensen
Main Stage
Mark J Kohler
Main Stage
Room 1
Most businesses are investing in content, ads, and websites but still struggling to convert attention into actual clients — the problem isn't effort, it's strategy. This course breaks down five key areas that directly impact client growth, from building powerful calls-to-action and creating content that converts, to testing and scaling ads efficiently, turning existing traffic into real opportunities, and staying top of mind so your business is the first choice when prospects are ready to act.
Learning Objectives
Dillon Kohler
Owner & CEO, House of Strategies
Room 2
Selling an asset, such as a business, real estate, or investments, can trigger a significant tax bill that catches many people off guard. But with the right planning, you don't have to hand over a large chunk of your hard-earned gains to the IRS. This class breaks down the most powerful and practical strategies available to help you keep more of what you've earned, giving you a clear roadmap to smarter, tax-efficient wealth transitions.
Learning Objectives
Bobby Bodner
Partner at Bodner & Clark
Room 3
An Umbrella Won’t Fix a Broken Structure: Develop an action plan for aligning insurance, legal, and financial strategies to protect both personal wealth and business continuity. This session explores the often-overlooked insurance gaps that can quietly undermine even the most well-structured financial and business plans—revealing how a single uncovered risk can cause catastrophic personal and professional loss overnight.
Learning Objectives
Rone Davis
AIFA®, AEP®, CLU®, ChFC®, CAP®, MSFS, CFP®
Room 1
The modern small business is drowning in manual work… not because the tools don’t exist, but because most owners and operators don’t know how to connect them. In this session, we break down how to build a small-business operating system powered by AI and automation. You’ll get a practical look at how tools like Claude (built by Anthropic), ChatGPT, and Grok can handle research, drafting, and client communication. We’ll explore how Zapier and custom API integrations can stitch your existing tech stack together without writing a single line of code. Whether you run a solo operation or a small team, you’ll leave with a clear framework for eliminating busywork, reducing errors, and getting your time back.
Learning Objectives
Aaron Siegel
Founder of Thrive Advisor Collective
Room 2
Medical expenses costs taxpayers thousands of dollars every year and are the leading cause of bankruptcy. This class explores key medical tax strategies for business owners, including Schedule A deductions, entity-specific insurance premium write-offs, and the benefits of HSAs, FSAs, and HRAs to maximize tax savings on healthcare expenses.
Learning Objectives
Mande Clark
Partner at Bodner & Clark
Room 3
Ashley Burr
Senior Attorney, KKOS Lawyers
Room 1
Most businesses have a process for ordering equipment and office supplies. Few businesses have a process to build the people who build the business. This class will break down three essential elements of an effective people development strategy that moves people from task managers to culture leaders who unlock new levels of team output.
Learning Objectives
Carmen Payne
KKOS Lawyers Director of HR & Leadership Development
Room 2
Most business owners are overpaying in taxes simply because they don't know the strategies available to them. This course breaks down powerful, actionable techniques for turning everyday expenses into real deductions, building an advisory board, involving family members to shift income strategically, and leveraging business credits — so you can move beyond basic tax preparation and into a proactive planning approach that saves you thousands year after year.
Learning Objectives
Julie Merrill
Owner
Room 3
Most people know they need an estate plan but put it off because it feels overwhelming or uncomfortable — and that delay can cost their families everything. This course takes an honest, practical look at the critical decisions every business owner and investor must make to protect their legacy, breaking down the key differences between a will and a revocable living trust so you can choose the right structure for your situation and ensure your wealth, your wishes, and your family are fully protected when it matters most.
Learning Objectives
Kevin Kennedy
Partner, KKOS Lawyers
Main Stage
Mark J Kohler
My work at KKOS primarily focuses on educating business owners, real estate investors, and other real estate professionals about the importance of choosing the right entity for their business, succession planning, and the many tax-saving strategies that they can implement. When meeting with clients, I provide a comprehensive breakdown of their financial picture, including their estate plan, earned/operational income, and passive income—the Trifecta.
My work also focuses on setting up self-directed IRA/LLCs and self-directed Solo 401(k)/LLCs, advising on the legal and tax implications of using retirement funds to invest in real estate, crypto, and other non-traditional assets.
Not only have I formed hundreds of business entities, but I have also conducted numerous entity cleanups, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and helping businesses avoid potential legal and tax issues. T
hroughout my time at KKOS, I have been invited to speak at several engagements. I genuinely enjoy teaching others the importance of these topics.
My work at KKOS primarily focuses on educating business owners, real estate investors, and other real estate professionals about the importance of choosing the right entity for their business, succession planning, and the many tax-saving strategies that they can implement. When meeting with clients, I provide a comprehensive breakdown of their financial picture, including their estate plan, earned/operational income, and passive income—the Trifecta.
My work also focuses on setting up self-directed IRA/LLCs and self-directed Solo 401(k)/LLCs, advising on the legal and tax implications of using retirement funds to invest in real estate, crypto, and other non-traditional assets.
Not only have I formed hundreds of business entities, but I have also conducted numerous entity cleanups, ensuring compliance with legal requirements and helping businesses avoid potential legal and tax issues. T
hroughout my time at KKOS, I have been invited to speak at several engagements. I genuinely enjoy teaching others the importance of these topics.
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Everything you need to know about Main Street 360™
Main Street 360 is designed for small business owners, entrepreneurs, CPAs, EAs, attorneys, and advisors who want practical tax, legal, and business strategies they can actually use. Whether you’re starting, scaling, or preparing for exit, this event is built for real-world application.
Yes. Sessions are designed to be actionable and easy to understand, even if you’re not a tax expert. Business owners will learn how to reduce taxes, structure correctly, protect assets, and build long-term wealth using proven Main Street strategies.
Yes. CPAs, EAs, and other eligible professionals can earn up to 13 IRS-approved CE credits by attending qualifying sessions.
This isn’t theory or sales pitches. Main Street 360 focuses on practical strategies, real case studies, and in-person connection. The value extends beyond the stage through networking, collaboration, and unplanned conversations that often lead to new opportunities.
Main Street 360 is a live, in-person event. The learning, energy, and relationships built in the room are a core part of the experience and can’t be replicated online. We also offer Virtual Tickets with live stream of the event.
The event features three learning tracks:
Topics include entity structuring, tax strategy, real estate, retirement planning, AI and systems, crypto, asset protection, and exit planning.
Yes. Attendees are free to move between tracks and customize their experience based on their goals and stage of business.
Will I have access to the speakers?
Yes. Main Street 360 is intentionally designed to allow real interaction with speakers through Q&As, meetups, and on-site conversations.
What should I expect to walk away with?
You’ll leave with clearer strategy, stronger confidence, valuable connections, and actionable next steps you can immediately apply to your business or practice.
Are tickets refundable or transferable?
Ticket and transfer policies are outlined at checkout. If you have questions, our support team is happy to help.
Where is the event held?
Main Street 360 will be held at the Hilton Dallas Lincoln Centre by the Galleria. Discounted hotel rates are available for attendees while rooms last.
Real Connections. Real Opportunity.
This isn’t virtual networking. Main Street 360 is where business owners, CPAs, EAs, and advisors build relationships that turn into referral partners, deal flow, and long-term allies—through curated networking, speaker meetups, and organic hallway conversations.
The Room Changes Everything
When you’re in the room, the learning hits differently. High-impact sessions, live strategy breakdowns, and direct access to Mark J. Kohler and expert speakers create clarity, confidence, and momentum you can’t get online.
The Best Insights Aren’t Always on the Agenda
Some of the biggest breakthroughs happen between sessions—over coffee, during lunch, or at evening events. These unplanned conversations often lead to new clients, smarter strategies, and unexpected opportunities.
Focused Learning. Zero Distractions.
No emails. No client calls. No Zoom fatigue. Just dedicated time to sharpen your tax, legal, and business strategy in a high-energy environment built for growth.
In-Person Only Perks
On-site attendees get access to exclusive experiences—VIP events, speaker Q&As, hands-on workshops, and custom swag—designed to deepen learning and strengthen community.
A Note From the Founder & Your Host Mark J. Kohler
Hi, Friends!
I’ve spent over two decades helping people make smarter decisions with their money, their businesses, and their lives. And I can tell you—strategy changes everything. But here’s the truth: it’s not just about knowing the strategy. It’s about using it the right way, in the right structure, at the right time.
That’s why I created Main Street 360—to bring all of those moving pieces together in one place. And to help you apply the strategies that actually work for your life and your goals. This is your chance to step away from the day-to-day and invest in something bigger: your long-term plan. Your legacy. Your American Dream. Over the course of three energizing days, you’ll learn strategies that can save you money, reduce your risk, and give you more control over your future. But even more than that—you’ll be part of a community that values freedom, education, and doing things the smart way.
This event is about real education, real people, and real momentum. You’ll walk away with tools you can apply immediately—and a network of people who’ll keep you moving forward. I can’t wait to meet you, learn with you, and build something amazing—together.
Your friend and fellow American Dreamer,
Mark
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