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Your name and home address are everywhere — and that’s a problem! In this episode of the Main Street Business Podcast, Mark J. Kohler and Mat Sorensen break down practical, legal ways to keep your personal info off public records while still running your business and owning assets the right way. You’ll learn why manager-managed LLCs beat member-managed, how to use registered agents and privacy addresses, what PO boxes can and can’t do, and when a Wyoming holding LLC (or similar) adds a layer of anonymity.
We also cover the six states that require an in-state street “ghost” address, the difference between privacy (camouflage) and asset protection (bulletproof vest), and real-world scenarios for landlords, investors, and anyone with growing visibility. If you’ve ever worried about tenants, stalkers, or just unwanted mail at your front door, this step-by-step playbook will help you tighten things up without breaking the bank.
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CHAPTERS:
0:00 Teaser
0:42 Your Privacy Gameplan
0:59 Drake’s LLC Naming Fail
2:18 Privacy in the AI Era
2:40 Two Targets: You vs Assets
3:24 Public-Facing vs Quiet Entities
4:04 Get Expert Help + Resources
5:29 Pick Your Privacy Level
6:34 Costs, Tradeoffs, No Easy Button
8:12 Use Manager-Managed LLCs
8:47 Fix Member-Managed Mistakes
9:54 Keeping Your Name Off Filings
11:00 Wyoming LLCs for Anonymity
11:40 Case Study: Arizona Property
13:24 Hire a Registered Agent
14:46 Don’t List Yourself or Home
15:36 Why P.O. Boxes Don’t Work
16:18 Company Address vs Agent Address
17:30 Privacy Address Service Explained
20:01 Six States Need In‑State Address
22:04 Real Risks: Stalkers and Tenants
23:45 Privacy vs Asset Protection
25:05 Integrate Privacy and Protection
26:28 Wrap Up and Next Steps
Resources:
Interview a Main Street Tax Pro that Speaks like Mark: https://taxadvisornetwork.markjkohler.com/ ?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=msbp002_benefits_of_privacy_address
Meet with a Real Lawyer on Zoom: https://kkoslawyers.com/contact-us/ ?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=msbp002_benefits_of_privacy_address
Self-Direct Your IRA or 401k- Buy a Business or Real Estate with Your Retirement Account (Directed IRA): https://directedira.com/appointment/ ?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=msbp002_benefits_of_privacy_address
Keep Your LLC or Corp in good standing and Hide Your Address (Main Street Business Services): https://mainstreetbusiness.com/ ?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=msbp002_benefits_of_privacy_address
Become a Certified Tax Advisor in Mark’s Program – https://mainstreetpros.com/ ?utm_source=youtube&utm_medium=description&utm_campaign=msbp002_benefits_of_privacy_address
Connect:
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