• Richard Bliss

“I've had the pleasure of learning from Richard on several occasions. Richard makes learning Linkedin fun, memorable, and easy to apply. His style is relatable, practical, and motivating, which results in a refrain of "I understand! I can do this!" from participants. Going above and beyond is his nature. Richard, you are a generous and gracious teacher. I appreciate you!”

“Richard provides value-packed presentations on all things LinkedIn! He offers the most up to date information and actionable steps you can take to boost your LinkedIn presence and make a relevant impact with your audience, clients and connections.”

“As a Vistage chair, advisor to CEOs and CEO myself, Richard has been a huge help in making LinkedIn work effectively for me and my business. Revisions to my own page, text for posts, practices to use in managing LI have all increased my global name recognition, quadrupled my response rate and generated leads like never before. I highly recommend Richard and Bliss Point for his expertise and to significantly enhance LI for you as a connector, brand builder and lead generator. Thanks Richard!”

“Richard is a remarkable leader, displaying knowledge, attentiveness, and kindness. His expertise in social media platforms, particularly LinkedIn, is instrumental in guiding teams to success by instructing them on leveraging their social platforms, engaging audiences, and converting them into loyal consumers. An essential pillar of this success is his content strategy, which empowers professionals to distinguish themselves in the competitive market, and Richard serves as an invaluable source of knowledge in this regard.”

“Richard has single-handedly transformed the way I appreciate the LinkedIn experience. He is a Top Voice and, therefore, he always has my ear! What businessperson doesn’t strive to create compelling content useful to the LinkedIn community? What company is uninterested in increasing brand awareness? Despite being an early adopter to LinkedIn, there were best practices that I just wasn’t properly leveraging. That’s all changed as Richard has drastically increased my understanding of numerous key LinkedIn concepts by keeping it simple and straightforward. Further, his thought leadership has led my own clients to extend their reach via more natural conversations by contributing to the platform: posting, sharing, reposting and commenting, etc. The BlissPoint Consulting team builds high-caliber social media teams. I highly recommend Richard’s book, DigitalFirst Leadership. It’s a guide to help executives master the language of social media.” On top of everything, Richard is kind, generous, patient and a pro’s pro.”

“If you're looking for a LinkedIn expert, look NO FURTHER than Richard Bliss. I recently had the privilege of discovering Richard, and he has astounded me with his unparalleled knowledge of the platform. If you're in search of someone who possesses an exceptional understanding of LinkedIn, Richard is your go-to person. I attended both an in-person and online LinkedIn workshop conducted by Richard, and I can say that he is dedicated to serving his audience. Just when I thought I couldn't learn any more about LinkedIn, he just continued to impress me with his depth and breadth of knowledge. Richard is the walking encyclopedia of LinkedIn! Moreover, Richard's commitment to practicing what he preaches sets him apart from other consultants and experts. Whereas most experts just teach theories and concepts, Richard walks the talk and practices his craft on a daily basis. The result is that his teaching is up to date and is guaranteed to deliver tangible ROI for you. If you are serious about elevating your brand and authority, I highly recommend you check out Richard and his company. Take advantage of his services and witness the results firsthand. Trust me, you'll be thanking me later for steering you towards Richard. :)”

“Richard's knowledge of LinkedIn is unparalleled. His insights into leveraging LinkedIn to connect with potential customers and employees have helped me improve my online presence and establish a solid personal brand. Richard's presentations provide actionable tips on developing and maintaining a solid personal brand based on the latest trends and best practices. His guidance has helped me understand better how to showcase my skills and expertise in a way that resonates with my target audience. I have heard Richard Bliss speak at multiple National Speakers Association conferences and highly recommend him as a high-content speaker.”

“Richard is a LinkedIn Pro! He was a keynote speaker at the National Speaker's Association Conference and I've attended a webinar of his. From those two sessions I learned so much from him. I immediately applied a couple of his ideas and saw a significant increase in engagement on my LinkedIn posts. Plus, I'm enjoying LinkedIn much more! It feels more genuine. If you want to learn more about how to use LinkedIn in a way that's sincere and genuine, I highly recommend Richard Bliss!”

“Richard is one of the most charismatic leaders I’ve come across. He’s incredibly genuine and generous to boot. Coming across someone like him is certainly not an everyday occurrence. If you do, you’ll be better for it—he will leave you empowered by knowledge and inspired with possibility. I’m extremely lucky to work with him on a regular basis.”

“A true expert but also a genuine and authentic person. I've had multiple interactions with Richard. I've seen him speak twice in person and listened to him on various podcasts. What I like about Richard is that he is very approachable. After each presentation, he is willing to give you time and keep the conversation going from the stage. He isn't looking over my shoulder trying to find someone with more clout in the room. Richard can be considered a big deal because he is knowledge of Linkedin is quite legit and teaches the things we wish we all knew about Linkedin but he doesn't peacock like a big deal. He's down to earth and wants to help people have more authentic engagement on LinkedIn. I'm kind of a fan of his work.”

“Richard has worked with our team virtually and in person. His methods 100% work and his insights are like secret weapons or "unfair advantages." I've enjoyed getting to know Richard as a person and think highly of him - the entire team @ Bliss is helpful and knowledgeable. If you are looking to move the needle with your organization and your people with online branding and marketing then Richard is your guy. Highly recommend!!!”

“Richard, you have taken me to new heights I did not know were possible in the world of social media. Your insights and tips have opened doors to people around the world – driving new connections and business relationships. Thank you. I do love any chance to learn from you! ”

“Richard is a super star! I had the pleasure to meet him as a LinkedIn Trainee during my three months long training in TRP Raleigh, USA. That one day I learned so an incredible amount of things related to the power of social media. He is a true expert and once I applied all his recommendations, my Linkedin profile views skyrocket! Additionally, he is also an exceptional peer as he kept showing empathy, interest and humanity during the current crisis. I am immensely glad to be part of his network and I can't wait to collaborate with him again! Richard is 10 out of 10! ”

“I met Richard when he was one of the speakers at Netapp new hire in December 17. Although I had been trained to use LinkedIn Sales Navigator before I joined NetApp I wasn’t a regular user and didn’t really see it’s value. During his session, Richard provided easy to follow guidance on how to get the full benefit from Sales Navigator. I still learn from Richard’s article and posts and we regularly like or comment on each other’s activities. Not surprisingly Richard consistently has one of the top 5 SSI in NetApp. ”

“Richard is one of the few people that lives up to an already incredible reputation. He remains an expert in an ever changing craft through his growth mentality and diligence. Follow his content and work with him if you have the chance. You will not be disappointed!”

“Richard has the amazing ability to take complex topics and give them a simple singular message. His energy is infectious. A wonderful unique leader.”

“Richard is a social strategist guru and it's no wonder why he's referred to as the "Executive Whisperer". He has this innate ability to make you think outside the box so that your personal brand tells a story. Richard's indispensable coaching will follow me throughout my career. ”

“Richard is an entrepreneur in every sense of the word. He is constantly thinking about how programs can be elevated to further business objectives. He brings enthusiasm and a can-do spirit to every endeavor and is quickly sought out for his opinion on a new project. As well, Richard is a true brand advocate eager to share stories about the people, products, and solutions behind the company name. He was a crucial part of NeApp's Food 4 All campaign, helping to shape the external voice of the biggest philanthropic campaign NetApp has executed to date. Regardless of the project, Richard comes to the table with a fresh perspective and is the spokesperson you want in your corner! ”

“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! ”

“I cannot say enough positive things about Richard Bliss. From his contagious enthusiasm and passion for his work, to his exceptional knowledge and expertise on all things related to public relations and social media strategy, Richard is absolutely someone that you want to have on your team. Spend even just five minutes around Richard and you'll walk away feeling energized, excited, and ready to take on your next challenge!”

“Richard is polished marketer with a "can do" attitude that would fit well in any organization that wants to lay out a marketing strategy and then tirelessly execute on it. As the CEO of a competitor, I watched as his marketing savvy constantly make his company top of mind for our prospects. Richard is the guy you want on your team - not the one you have to compete against! ”

“In my interactions with Richard I have been completely blown away, his knowledge and expertise of crowdfunding has changed my view of the concept completely! Taking it from a very abstract place to a place where they become tangible and actionable. Most impressive of all is the genuine passion with which he has for crowdfunding which becomes contagious to the people around him.”

“Richard has done amazing things with his "Funding The Dream" podcast. Helping people understand Kickstarter before they launch their projects and probably has the single most influence on how board games are launched on Kickstarter. In fact, he provides so much value to the community with his podcast, that it makes it tempting to follow him in the format.”

“I have been in weekly meetings with Richard for a number of months and I have been repeatedly impressed with his ability to see the world. In today's marketing-challenged market, he sees things in a refreshingly new way. His ability to read the temperature of crowds, either in person or in cyberspace is uncanny. It is also a skill that is vastly underdeveloped in our society of social networking and getting people to crowd to your source. I see him as cutting-edge and his kind of expertise will become even more relevant as the social networking world unfolds and matures for businesses. His suggestions and consultations have amazingly helped my business. (I didn't know of another apt word to put there to portray how much he has done for my business.) I highly recommend him.”

“Richard is the consummate marketing professional and leader. His creativity and the creativity that he enabled in his organization helped GWAVA reach customers in many different ways. He connects with people effectively and genuinely. I enjoyed working with Richard.”

“Richard is an extremely talented and versatile executive who excels at bringing focus on key company challenges and motivating teams to action.”

“Richard is one of those people who shows you a genuine interest in what you have to say. While in his role at GWAVA I had the opportunity to work with him and join in his enthusiasm. He is a dynamic speaker and engages with everyone in the room. He knows and understands the marketplace, is very professional, but has that unique ability to make you feel welcome and appreciated.”

“Richard Bliss is an absolute very high skilled marketing person. He has lots of very good ideas, can lead an international team and knows how to deal with customers and alliance partners.”

“It was great to work in Richard's team and I really enjoyed this time. I learned a lot from him, his skills, his expertise and his know how. Richard is a great teamplayer as well. He is an awesome speaker on events and is able to entertain in a very professional way without losing the business focus. To make it short: Richard is a marketing rockstar!”

“Richard has been a valued business partner to me through several companies (including Novell and GWAVA) since 1994. During that time, we have always kept in contact, and eventually always found a way to do business...because we've always had a wonderful and productive business relationship based on mutual honesty, trust, and respect. I recommend him highly to any company considering hiring him. Allan Hurst Partner & Director of Enterprise Strategy Keep IT Simple http://www.kiscc.com Direct Phone: 510-933-7555”

“I met Richard at an IT conference 15 years ago. I have been a fan of his blogs and articles for many years. He is a very energetic, creative, good-natured, and positive human being. His smile is genuine and his conversation is engaging. He is extremely talented in the area of Marketing and he also has a great knowledge of (and passion for) Technology. That may explain why he gives better presentations than most technical people. If I could work with any marketing expert, Richard Bliss would be my choice.”

“Richard is a superb marketer and has tremendous insights into what customers need and what vendors should do in the messaging and collaboration space.”

“Richard is a true marketing rock star! I had the pleasure to work with him for over 3 years as partners. Marketing is all about being creative, pushing limits and getting attention...Richard did all of that. His direct efforts brought GWAVA to where it is today. GroupWise customers think "Bliss" when they hear "GWAVA". Richard is passionate and gives his all to help the bottom line. I would gladly endorse Richard in any capacity. I hope to work with him again soon.”

“I have known Richard for many years and highly recommend him for creative problem solving in the areas of business development, marketing, audience outreach & engagement for all things enterprise messaging and collaboration.”

“In marketing, the word "Passionate" aptly fits Richard. In every interview with Richard, he gave 110%. He's clear, concise, and focused. He's a true rare gem amongst the many wanna-bes in the tech world.”

“Richard is a high level marketing & sales play maker. A polished executive, Richard seems in his comfort zone across a broad spectrum - whether delivering an executive level presentation to a large audience, or on the front lines developing relationships with ease - customers/partners/ and executives - all with affable style and charm. I highly recommend Richard.”

“Richard and I were introduced professionally 7 years ago through GWAVA. His marketing team used our graphic services intensely during this time. Richard’s was demanding, yet he always patiently describe his reasons, methods as to why things had to move. It was exhilarating to watch his approach to marketing GWAVA’s brand. I also attended his conferences which had a life of their own because of him. Richard is charismatic, impressive and motivating. I can’t say I’ll miss him because I will be available for any new adventure he takes on.”

“Richard has always been a moving force behind GroupWise and other products. I've worked with Richard since the early 90s when we worked at WordPerfect together and he has always had his finger in the email and messsaging world pie, providing marketing and other services, locally and globally. Richard would be a positive asset to have in any environment. I highly recommend Richard on any project or job opportunity.”

“I think extremely highly of Richard Bliss, and therefore it is my great pleasure to write this recommendation on his behalf. I have known Richard Bliss for more than 4 and a half years. Richard Bliss is a extremely creative and original thinker. He has native intelligence, great curiosity about people and ideas, and plenty of common sense. In many cases I have seen him demonstrating excellent powers of observation, and an ability to communicate to all people in effective ways. His presentation skills are second to none. I would consider him to be the best presenter on stage that I have ever seen. I have been consistently impressed by his work and his performance. I highly recommend Richard Bliss for employment without reservation.”

“Richard is a creative, out-of-the-box thinker with keen marketing intuition. He is articulate and engaging. In short, he is who I think of when I consider the qualities of a great marketing professional.”

“Quite simply Richard is an amazing person with a great personality whose marketing skills are second to none. Like many others I look up to him and admire his integrity and the way that he supports his partner organistions. It will be a very lucky company that he chooses to work for in the next challenge of his career.”

“Richard possesses a highly valued and unique combination of business, marketing, presentation and technical skills. His depth of industry experience, combined with his enthusiasm, insight and highly creative mind, offers tremendous advantage for navigating the very competitive, global market. Richard is not afraid to take well considered, calculated risks, particularly when executing innovative ideas. His communication skills enable him to entertain and inform audiences, create strong teams and long standing partner ecosystems, even in the face of difficult business conditions.”

“It is a big honour to work together with Richard. He is highly experienced person. What I personally like the most: His absolutely unique way of hosting key notes and / or sessions. It is unbelievable how easy he gathers the attention of all attendees and how he is able to describe complex topics in a very easy way so that finally everyone understands it.”

“Richard Bliss's skill at organizing events is unmatched, in my experience. The meetings he runs are some of the most memorable, unusual, and hence effective I've had the pleasure of attending. And this point of view is clearly shared by the vast majority of event participants. Richard is also a fantastic speaker: clear, concise, credible, engaging. He's one of those very rare, shining beacons in the fog of mediocrity.”

“Richard is an expert in Marketing. I look up to him as a mentor. Richard is very good to work with and he never stops educating himself on latest methods and ways to market a company in the way that is up to date. I enjoy working with Him and also knowing him on a personal lever for 5 years.”

“Richard is the consummate marketer. He is always coming up with new and creative ways to capture his customer's attention. The GWAVA booth is the highlight of the BrainShare Sponsor's Showcase every year. Innovative giveaways, and the now infamous "Bug Hunt", are a big draw each year and people would definitely notice if GWAVA wasn't there. He knows how to grab people's attention and hold onto it. His presentations are always well put together, polished, and very informational. And he has the "knack" for being able to read his audience well and give them exactly what they need. I've had the pleasure of working with Richard for many years now, and through several jobs changes of my own. I've been both partner and client with Richard and highly recommend him to anyone needing expert marketing advice or assistance.”

“Richard is a forward-thinking marketer who understands how to build relationships with his customers. He is highly adept at using new technologies to do a very old-fashioned thing (that's in short supply these days): really listen to what people think. He used the communities we built for him to actively interact with his customers. Many community owners are absentee landlords, but not Richard.”

“Richard has a strong sense of what a business needs, and will work his hardest to make it happen. He's a go-getter with lots of energy and drive, and he wants those around him to be successful also. His upbeat personality makes working with Richard a lot of fun. If you get a chance to work with Richard, I can almost guarantee you'll come away a better person with a great deal of knowledge.”

“Richard enjoys a well-deserved reputation as a marketing giant within the GroupWise and collaboration space. He’s worked hard to create a loyal following.... GWAVACon is a shining example of his talents. Richard is extremely savvy and understands both traditional and cutting-edge guerilla/viral marketing. He leverages both in his passionate efforts to promote the benefits of collaboration and to market Novell GroupWise. He's a significant force in the ICE arena.”

“Richard Bliss has proven time and time again that he is on top of his game in the messaging and collaboration industry. He has great insight and instinct to changes in the marketplace and has proven to be pretty dead on accurate to industry trends. I always look forward to working with Richard and his crew because I can always expect nothing but the best.”

“Richard is the most energetic and creative executive I have ever worked with. At Allegro, his impact was significant and immediate. Richard knows his target market and how to get their attention in very creative yet cost effective ways. Richard is the ultimate team player and a loyal leader. I'd highly recommend Richard for any organization looking to make an immediate upward impact on revenue.”

“Richard is one of the best I've ever seen at identifying markets and providing his clients with the information to meet the needs of those markets. His profile describes his specialty as email, and while that is certainly true, his marketing intuition spans the breadth of the technology sector.”

“Richar works hard to Satisface the customer”

“Richards efforts to build a community in GWAVAnation have been outstanding. He brings a sense of community and belonging to a fractured and geographically dispersed market. His writing on various topics in multiple forums are succinct and insightful. Very knowledgeable resource.”

“I have learned a ton from Richard and how he works. He is very strategic in getting the job done. He knows the email industry and knows it well.”

“I've worked with Richard in one capacity or another in his positions at Allegro, Novell and Gwava. He has great marketing insights and the professionalism, energy and dynamic personality to execute on the strategy, even when others doubt it can be done.”

“Richard is a sharp professional who knows as much about the email market as anyone in the business”

“Good and professional work, helped me get connect in the Groupwise community ! He really knows the messaging industry and has always the right person to talk to.”