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. Richard 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. Richard is also the author of the book Digital First Leadership, which simplifies the world of social media and how leaders can use it to their advantage. His podcast, "Digital First Leadership," has been transformational for many, leading to success in their respective fields.
Richard's 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.
Richard 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, Richard continues to empower others through his weekly newsletter and podcast, which reach over 45,000 subscribers. Richard 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.
Richard's signature keynote is titled Mastering LinkedIn to Accelerate: Your Sales Performance, Your Brand, Your Digital First Leadership & Your Influence! He always customizes it for each client and their industry, and it's offered as a keynote, breakout session, or deep-dive workshop.
“Richard Bliss’s class on Social Selling is outstanding! He taught his course to all of NetApp inside sales. I give it 5 stars! It was a tremendous value and completely elevated our sales team’s approach to reaching out to customers and prospects. Richard answered our questions and walked us through how to improve our LinkedIn and Twitter accounts to be a more effective selling and influencing. The big difference was not just telling us how to do it but showing us how, and then helping us do it ourselves in class. This hands-on part of the class was exceptional. Hearing about it was good, but actually doing it was better. Having someone as knowledgeable as Richard to answer questions as we used the tools was fantastic. Excellent class! Brilliant instructor! Incredible value!”
“Richard Bliss’s class on Social Selling is outstanding! He taught his course to all of NetApp inside sales. I give it 5 stars! It was a tremendous value and completely elevated our sales team’s approach to reaching out to customers and prospects. Richard answered our questions and walked us through how to improve our LinkedIn and Twitter accounts to be a more effective selling and influencing. The big difference was not just telling us how to do it but showing us how, and then helping us do it ourselves in class. This hands-on part of the class was exceptional. Hearing about it was good, but actually doing it was better. Having someone as knowledgeable as Richard to answer questions as we used the tools was fantastic. Excellent class! Brilliant instructor! Incredible value!”