Keynotes should be relatable, inspiring and above all: FUN!

Payroll is a challenging profession, I know, and that's why we need to inject a healthy dose of comedy, passion and fun into it! Bring Max van der Klis-Busink, MCIPP, RPP, The Payroll Comedian, to your events and team meetings.

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What attendees value the most:

Max delivered dozens of keynotes over the past two decades at international events with thousands of attendees.

"He really knows how to keep you engaged!"

"He really knows how to keep you engaged!"

"I haven't laughed this loud in my (payroll) life!"

"I haven't laughed this loud in my (payroll) life!"

"It's unique how he combines his payroll experience with storytelling!"

"It's unique how he combines his payroll experience with storytelling!"

"He is one-of-a-kind in the best way!"

"He is one-of-a-kind in the best way!"

"Very refreshing after all the Future of Work and AI keynotes: he touches our day-to-day life!"

"Very refreshing after all the Future of Work and AI keynotes: he touches our day-to-day life!"

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The Payroll Comedian’s prime keynote is centred around “I want to get paid!” and delivered across the world, engaging the audience in a thrilling experience backed by actionable insights and benchmarks.

Max energises payroll professionals around the world through a story that resonates, inspires and sparks up all events. His LinkedIn polls gather insightful benchmarking data that is used throughout his keynote.

Based on the message you want to convey to your audience, Max tailors the keynote for you. Power up your event and get in touch to book a keynote!

Portfolio

A snapshot of The Payroll Comedian's portfolio.

A day in the life of a payroll professional: Fred's Story

Delivered five keynotes following the life of Fred, a global payroll manager whom everyone relates to. From personal to professional struggles, and music, the attendees join Max (and Fred!) on an adventure.

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Year(s):

2023-2025

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Year(s):

2023-2025

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Year(s):

2023-2025

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Client(s):

Payzaar

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Client(s):

Payzaar

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Client(s):

Payzaar

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Location(s):

Amsterdam (NL), Warsaw (PL), Barcelona (ES)

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Location(s):

Amsterdam (NL), Warsaw (PL), Barcelona (ES)

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Location(s):

Amsterdam (NL), Warsaw (PL), Barcelona (ES)

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Attendees:

300+ from 10+ countries

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Attendees:

300+ from 10+ countries

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Attendees:

300+ from 10+ countries

Payroll takes you places

Inspiring a payroll professionals to take their payroll career global through real-life stories. Max left the audience with actionable tips on how to adapt a state of calm through being unstoppable, focused and unbothered.

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Year(s):

2025

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Year(s):

2025

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Year(s):

2025

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Client(s):

Mazars

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Client(s):

Mazars

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Client(s):

Mazars

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Location(s):

Veldhoven (NL)

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Location(s):

Veldhoven (NL)

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Location(s):

Veldhoven (NL)

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Attendees:

100+ from The Netherlands

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Attendees:

100+ from The Netherlands

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Attendees:

100+ from The Netherlands

From the garage to the stage

Aiming to inspire payroll professionals around the world, Max shared his story from dropping out of school and hiding in his mom’s garage to the global payroll stage.

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Year(s):

2023-2025

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Year(s):

2023-2025

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Year(s):

2023-2025

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Client(s):

Shell, TAPS, PayrollOrgrs

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Client(s):

Shell, TAPS, PayrollOrgrs

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Client(s):

Shell, TAPS, PayrollOrgrs

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Location(s):

The Hague (NL), Indianapolis (US), Sydney (AU)

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Location(s):

The Hague (NL), Indianapolis (US), Sydney (AU)

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Location(s):

The Hague (NL), Indianapolis (US), Sydney (AU)

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Attendees:

100+ from The Netherlands

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Attendees:

100+ from The Netherlands

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Attendees:

100+ from The Netherlands

A thrilling ride in the Global Payrollercoaster

Max shared his journey and through personal anecdotes (the good and ugly) demonstrates what makes Global Payroll so awesome. While Global Payroll and its local nuances can be overwhelming, Max leaves the attendees with a mindset to be the best Global Payroll professional one can be.

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Year(s):

2021

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Year(s):

2021

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Year(s):

2021

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Client(s):

PayrollOrg

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Client(s):

PayrollOrg

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Client(s):

PayrollOrg

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Location(s):

Virtual

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Location(s):

Virtual

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Location(s):

Virtual

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Attendees:

1.500+ from 5+ countries

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Attendees:

1.500+ from 5+ countries

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Attendees:

1.500+ from 5+ countries

Book me!

Get in touch with Max to book a keynote for your event. You are just a smile away!