Richard Bliss – Digital-First Leadership That Drives Growth
Richard Bliss is a renowned speaker, author, and social media expert who has dedicated his career to helping leaders adapt to the realities of a digital-first business landscape. As the founder and president of BlissPoint, he advises executives and sales organizations on how to communicate effectively online, build credibility, and create meaningful engagement that leads to measurable results. Richard’s approach is rooted in experience, clarity, and an understanding of how human connection and technology work together.
With recognition as a LinkedIn Top Voices Influencer and years of experience as an executive communications manager, Richard has become one of the most prominent voices on social selling and personal branding. His work focuses on helping professionals move beyond posting content to mastering conversations that build trust and influence. Audiences leave his sessions with a clear framework for showing up consistently, confidently, and authentically across digital platforms.
Book Richard Bliss for Your Event
When you book Richard Bliss for your event, you bring a speaker who understands both leadership and execution. He spent eighteen years as an executive vice president of marketing and is an award-winning pioneer in technology, collaboration, and cloud computing. This background allows him to speak the language of executives, sales leaders, and teams who are under pressure to perform.
Richard’s keynotes and workshops are known for engaging and educating audiences while delivering actionable insights. He helps organizations understand how social selling on LinkedIn supports business growth, sales growth, and long-term brand value. His sessions are tailored to inspire behavior change, not just awareness, making him a strong choice for conferences, leadership events, and sales kickoffs.
Digital First Leadership – From Book to Stage
Richard is the author of Digital First Leadership, a book that simplifies the world of social media for modern leaders. Rather than theory, the book offers a practical roadmap built on tested strategies used by business leaders across the globe. Through personal anecdotes, research, and conversations with industry experts, Richard shows how leaders can build a powerful online presence and use social platforms to their advantage.
This thinking carries directly into his speaking engagements. Whether addressing executives, managers, or entrepreneurs, Richard demonstrates how to embrace social media with confidence and purpose. He helps leaders manage their online reputation, strengthen their personal brand, and align digital activity with business goals. His message resonates with audiences looking for clarity in an ever-evolving digital environment.
Business Growth, Sales Growth, and Personal Brand
A core focus of Richard Bliss’s work is helping organizations unlock growth through people. He teaches sales teams how to use social selling to build relationships before the first meeting and stay relevant long after the deal is closed. For leaders, he emphasizes the importance of visibility and credibility, showing how a strong personal brand supports trust, influence, and organizational success.
Richard also addresses the role of AI in modern communication and sales. He shows how professionals can use AI tools to work smarter, create better content, and stay consistent without losing authenticity. His insights help audiences feel empowered rather than overwhelmed by new technology.
A Speaker Who Engages and Inspires
Beyond the stage, Richard reaches a global audience through his weekly newsletter and podcast, which together connect with more than 45,000 subscribers. He previously founded the podcast Funding the Dream, which became a leading voice in the crowdfunding space, further cementing his reputation as a forward-thinking communicator.
Based in Silicon Valley, Richard balances life with five daughters and a passion for setting world records playing board games. This human side shows up in his speaking style, making his presentations relatable, energetic, and memorable. When you book Richard Bliss, you book a speaker who combines strategic insight with real-life experience, leaving audiences inspired to take action and lead digitally with confidence.
