Richard Bliss
Keynote Speaker: Digital Engagement Leader, Author of "Digital First Leadership" & LinkedIn Top Voices Influencer
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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.
Contact a speaker booking agent to check availability on Richard Bliss and other top speakers and celebrities.
Richard Bliss Speaking Topics
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.
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.
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 human interaction leave professionals unsure of how to navigate this new landscape.
Renowned speaker, LinkedIn Top Voices Influencer, and author of "Digital First Leadership," Richard Bliss cuts through the fear and reveals how AI can be a powerful ally rather than a threat. As the founder of BlissPoint, Richard has helped thousands of executives and sales teams master digital communication and social selling. In this eye-opening keynote, he demonstrates how AI tools can enhance—not replace—our ability to connect, influence, and lead.
Using real-world examples, including his own AI-cloned voice experiment, Richard shows how embracing AI strategically can uncover hidden customer insights, personalize outreach, and give professionals a competitive edge without losing the human touch.
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How much does it cost to book Richard Bliss for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Richard Bliss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Richard Bliss are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Bliss, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent.
What topics does Richard Bliss speak about?
Richard Bliss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Leadership, Motivational, Business Leadership, Author, Social Media, Podcast Host, Marketing, E-Commerce, Sales and Communication.
Where does Richard Bliss travel from?
Richard Bliss generally travels from San Jose, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances.
Who is the agent for Richard Bliss?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Bliss for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Bliss for your next private or corporate function.
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Richard Bliss or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us.
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
Richard Bliss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics including Business, Leadership and Motivational. The estimated speaking fee range to book Richard Bliss for live events is $10,000 - $20,000, and for virtual events $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 and Jay Shetty. Contact All American Speakers for ratings, reviews, videos and information on scheduling Richard Bliss for an upcoming event.
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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.
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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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From Fear to Fluency: 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 human interaction leave professionals unsure of how to navigate this new landscape.
Renowned speaker, LinkedIn Top Voices Influencer, and author of "Digital First Leadership," Richard Bliss cuts through the fear and reveals how AI can be a powerful ally rather than a threat. As the founder of BlissPoint, Richard has helped thousands of executives and sales teams master digital communication and social selling. In this eye-opening keynote, he demonstrates how AI tools can enhance—not replace—our ability to connect, influence, and lead.
Using real-world examples, including his own AI-cloned voice experiment, Richard shows how embracing AI strategically can uncover hidden customer insights, personalize outreach, and give professionals a competitive edge without losing the human touch.
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How do I book Richard Bliss to speak at my event?
Our experienced booking agents have successfully helped clients around the world secure speakers like Richard Bliss for speaking engagements, personal appearances, product endorsements, or corporate entertainment since 2002. Click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page to check availability for Richard Bliss, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to discuss your upcoming event. One of our experienced agents will be happy to help you get speaking fee information and check availability for Richard Bliss or any other speaker of your choice. -
How much does it cost to book Richard Bliss for a speaking engagement?
Speaking fees for Richard Bliss, or any other speakers and celebrities, are determined based on a number of factors and may change without notice. The estimated fees to book Richard Bliss are $10,000 - $20,000 for live events and $10,000 - $20,000 for virtual events. For the most current speaking fee to hire Richard Bliss, click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536 to speak directly with an experienced booking agent. -
What topics does Richard Bliss speak about?
Richard Bliss is a keynote speaker and industry expert who speaks on a wide range of topics such as Business, Leadership, Motivational, Business Leadership, Author, Social Media, Podcast Host, Marketing, E-Commerce, Sales and Communication. -
Where does Richard Bliss travel from?
Richard Bliss generally travels from San Jose, CA, USA and can be booked for (private) corporate events, personal appearances, keynote speeches, or other performances. -
Who is the agent for Richard Bliss?
AAE Speakers Bureau has successfully secured keynote speakers like Richard Bliss for clients worldwide since 2002. As a full-service speaker booking agency, we have access to virtually any speaker or celebrity in the world. Our agents are happy and able to submit an offer to the speaker or celebrity of your choice, letting you benefit from our reputation and long-standing relationships in the industry. Please click the Check Schedule button above and complete the form on this page including the details of your event, or call our office at 1.800.698.2536, and one of our agents will assist you to book Richard Bliss for your next private or corporate function. -
What is a full-service speaker booking agency?
AAE Speakers Bureau is a full-service speaker booking agency, meaning we can completely manage the speaker’s or celebrity’s engagement with your organization from the time of booking your speaker through the event’s completion. We provide all of the services you need to host Richard Bliss or any other speaker of your choice, including offer negotiation, contractual assistance, accounting and billing, and event speaker travel and logistics services. When you book a speaker with us, we manage the process of hosting a speaker for you as an extension of your team. Our goal is to give our clients peace of mind and a best-in-class service experience when booking a speaker with us. -
Why is AAE Speakers Bureau different from other booking agencies?
If you’re looking for the best speaker recommendations, paired with a top-notch customer service experience, you’re in the right place. At AAE Speakers Bureau, we exclusively represent the interests of our clients - professional organizations, companies, universities, and associations. We intentionally do not represent the speakers we feature or book. That is so we can present our clients with the broadest and best performing set of speaker options in the market today, and we can make these recommendations without any obligation to promote a specific speaker over another. This is why when our agents suggest a speaker for your event, you can be assured that they are of the highest quality with a history of proven success with our other clients.
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