8 Out of 10 Businesses Never Sell—Is Yours One of Them? Find Out with John Franklin Wiley

8 Out of 10 Businesses Never Sell—Is Yours One of Them? Find Out with John Franklin Wiley

April 25, 2026 · 33 min · Episode 20

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Nicole Moss discusses business transitions and exit strategies with John Franklin Wiley, highlighting the importance of preparation for business sales.

Send us Fan Mail In this episode of The Moss HR Minute, Nicole Moss, Co-Founder of Moss Consulting HR Services, sits down with John Franklin Wiley, a CEPA certified exit strategist and value acceleration advisor based in Scottsdale. Joined by Preslie Deusenbery, Moss Consulting’s Phoenix Area HR Manager, this conversation tackles the high-stakes reality of business transitions and why most owners wait too long to prepare for a sale. John reveals a staggering statistic: 8 out of 10 businesses ...

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