Digital Engagement Leader, Author of "Digital First Leadership" & LinkedIn Top Voices Influencer

San Jose, CA, USA

Richard Bliss Biography

Richard Bliss is a renowned speaker, author, and social media expert. He is the founder and president of BlissPoint, a social media consulting company that helps improve executives' online communications and sales teams' social selling behaviors.

Bliss is recognized as a LinkedIn Top Voices Influencer and an experienced executive communications manager.

His expertise has helped thousands of people master social media tools and become fluent in social conversations, building their platforms and confidence to reach their audience and define their brand effectively. In his book, "DigitalFirst Leadership," Bliss takes you on a transformative journey, guiding you through the intricacies of building a powerful online presence and harnessing the untapped potential of social media, particularly LinkedIn.

This book is not just a theoretical exploration; it is a practical roadmap, filled with actionable insights and strategies that have been tested and proven by business leaders across the globe. Through a perfect blend of personal anecdotes, in-depth research, and invaluable conversations with industry experts, Bliss unveils the secrets to becoming a digital-first leader in today's ever-evolving business landscape.

Whether you're an executive looking to enhance your personal brand, a manager seeking to inspire your team, or an entrepreneur aiming to expand your reach, this book will equip you with the tools and knowledge to navigate the digital realm with confidence and purpose. Embrace the power of social media, master the art of online reputation management, and watch as your influence and success soar to unprecedented heights.

Bliss was a former executive vice president of marketing for eighteen years and an award-winning pioneer in technology, collaboration, and cloud computing.

He shifted his attention to social media when he founded the podcast "Funding the Dream," which became a leading voice in the crowdfunding space. Today, Bliss continues to empower others through his weekly newsletter and podcast, which reach over 45,000 subscribers.

Bliss lives in Silicon Valley where he juggles life between five daughters and setting world records playing board games. He can be found on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram.

His speaking engagements are known to engage, inspire, and educate teams, leveraging the power and success of Social Selling on LinkedIn.

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Speaker profile last updated by AAE Talent Team on 11/03/2025.

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 San Jose, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. Similar motivational celebrity speakers are Erik Qualman, Dan Gingiss, Jay Shetty, Scott Galloway and Alexandra Wilkis Wilson. 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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