YOUR BUSINESS SHOULDN’T BE!

LIFE IS TAXING,

Speaker, strategist, and champion for entrepreneurs who are tired of feeling overwhelmed by the financial side of their business.

If you're looking for someone to step on stage (or into the podcast booth) and deliver real talk about tax and accounting—without the jargon or fluff—you’ve found your speaker. I’ve built my career helping small business owners get clear on their numbers so they can make confident, growth-focused decisions. Now, I bring that same clarity, energy, and real-world insight to audiences across the country.

Here’s What I Bring to the Table:

  1. Relatable, No-Nonsense Talks
    I cut through the noise and make complex topics feel simple—and even empowering.

  2. An Entrepreneur’s Perspective
    I understand the hustle because I’ve lived it. I tailor every talk to meet entrepreneurs where they are and help them get where they want to go.

  3. Engagement + Impact
    Whether it’s a keynote, workshop, or podcast interview, I deliver high-energy, high-value content that your audience will remember—and use.

Tax Strategist. Speaker. Small Business Superfan.

I’m Kelly Bender—and I believe entrepreneurs deserve more than just compliance when it comes to their taxes and finances. They deserve clarity, strategy, and a partner who’s just as invested in their growth as they are.

I’ve spent over a decade helping small business owners untangle their books, build smarter financial systems, and stop dreading tax season. But what really lights me up is getting in front of an audience and demystifying the financial side of entrepreneurship in a way that’s empowering—not exhausting.

Why I Speak

Because I’ve been in your shoes.

I’ve built a business, hit roadblocks, and figured out how to turn my financial knowledge into a foundation for growth—not fear. I know firsthand how intimidating taxes and accounting can feel when you’re juggling everything else it takes to run a company. That’s why I speak: to break it all down, bring it back to basics, and help business owners take back control.

What You Can Expect From Me

  • Practical, actionable advice. I don’t just share theory—I give people real tools they can use the next day.

  • A relatable voice in a jargon-heavy space. I speak with entrepreneurs, not at them.

  • Energy and empathy. I meet every audience where they are and help them move forward with confidence.

Whether I’m keynoting a conference, leading a hands-on workshop, or joining a podcast conversation, my goal is always the same:


Make tax and accounting feel like a power tool, not a punishment.

Live a life worthy of the calling that you have received.

Ephesians 4:1

Empowering entrepreneurs with clear, actionable tax and accounting insights—without the jargon or overwhelm.

Keynote Speaker

A go-to guest for real talk on money, taxes, and the entrepreneurial journey—bringing clarity, humor, and actionable insights to every mic I’m behind.

Podcast Guest

I turn complex tax and accounting concepts into clear, practical lessons—equipping entrepreneurs with the knowledge they need to thrive. My teaching style is approachable, empowering, and rooted in real-world business experience.

Educator