Digital Leadership & Social Selling Expert; Founder & President of BlissPoint; Author of "Digital First Leadership"; LinkedIn Top Voices Influencer

Silicon Valley, CA, USA

Richard Bliss Biography

Richard Bliss is a speaker, author, and social media expert with a career spanning technology, executive communications, and digital strategy. Before establishing himself as an authority on LinkedIn strategy, Bliss served nearly two decades as executive vice president of marketing in high-growth technology companies, contributing to early cloud and collaboration initiatives. His approach integrates military strategic discipline as a former Army artillery captain, Fortune 500 experience, and a deep understanding of how LinkedIn's artificial intelligence evaluates professional narratives. This combination of corporate leadership, military precision, and digital fluency informs Bliss's perspective on modern professional communication.

Bliss is the founder and president of BlissPoint, a social media consulting company focused on improving executive online communications and enhancing sales teams' social selling behaviors. He has trained thousands of sales professionals and coached hundreds of senior executives at organizations including NetApp, Zscaler, Rubrik, and Boston Consulting Group. As an international speaker across 22 countries, Bliss has hosted technology conferences worldwide and assists executives in mastering digital communication tools for strategic business advantage.

In addition to his consulting work, Bliss is the author of "Digital First Leadership," a book that simplifies social media for leaders and provides guidance on leveraging digital platforms. The book combines personal anecdotes, research, and insights from industry experts to reveal strategies for becoming a digital-first leader, whether for executives, managers, or entrepreneurs. Bliss also hosts two podcasts, "Digital First Leadership" and "Funding the Dream," the latter recognized in the early crowdfunding space.

Bliss is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voices Influencer and is an experienced executive communications manager. His weekly newsletter and podcast reach more than 45,000 subscribers. With decades of experience helping leaders and sales teams build influence and credibility online, Bliss brings a mix of strategy, technology, and communication expertise to audiences. His keynotes on social selling, personal branding, and AI-powered sales address the evolving landscape of digital leadership and provide actionable strategies for business professionals.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 06/04/2026.

Richard Bliss Speaking Topics

  • Mastering LinkedIn to Accelerate: Your Sales Performance, Your Brand, Your Digital First Leadership & Your Influence!

    In today's digital-first world, LinkedIn has emerged as a game-changing platform for professionals looking to accelerate their success.

    In his transformative keynote, always customized for your audience and industry, Richard Bliss, a renowned LinkedIn expert and author of "DigitalFirst Leadership," will guide you through the intricacies of mastering LinkedIn to skyrocket your sales performance, build a powerful personal brand, establish yourself as a digital-first leader, and expand your influence in your industry.

  • AI-Powered Sales: Stay Ahead, Stay Relevant, Sell Smarter

    In today’s fast-changing world, sales professionals face a new challenge—AI is transforming how we engage with customers, create content, and drive revenue. But with this change comes fear: fear of being left behind, fear of missing out, and even FOBO—Fear of Becoming Obsolete.

    Richard Bliss, renowned speaker, author, and LinkedIn Top Voices Influencer, cuts through the noise and reveals how sales teams can leverage AI as a strategic partner rather than a threat. As the founder and president of BlissPoint, a firm dedicated to improving executive communication and social selling behaviors, Richard has helped thousands of professionals master social media tools, build their platforms, and confidently engage their audiences.

    In this dynamic and insightful keynote, he shares real-world applications of AI in sales, how to experiment with AI tools effectively, and most importantly, why the human element—your expertise, relationships, and deep understanding of your business—remains the key to long-term success.

    This isn’t about replacing sales teams with AI—it’s about making them sharper, smarter, and more effective than ever before.

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Richard Bliss Videos

Richard Bliss - Mastering AI for Smarter Sales and Leadership

Richard Bliss - Mastering AI for Smarter Sales and Leadership

AI is changing the way we sell, hire, and engage-but for many, it's overwhelming, even scary. Questions about AI's ethics, accuracy, and role in...

Richard Bliss - Hacking the LinkedIn Algorithm to Build Connections and Generate Sales

Richard Bliss - Hacking the LinkedIn Algorithm to Build Connections and Generate Sales

Richard Bliss is a subject matter expert and Top Social Selling Trainer on LinkedIn - he was named one of 10 must-follow LinkedIn's Top Voices in...

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Richard Bliss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Mastering LinkedIn to Accelerate: Your Sales Performance, Your Brand, Your Digital First Leadership & Your Influence!, AI-Powered Sales: Stay Ahead, Stay Relevant, Sell Smarter and From Fear to Fluency: Mastering AI for Smarter Sales and Leadership. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Bliss for your event is $10,000 - $20,000. Richard Bliss generally travels from Silicon Valley, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erik Qualman, Peter Guber, R "Ray" Wang, Jay Shetty and Harish Shah. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Bliss for an upcoming live or virtual event.

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