The Speaker You’ll Invite Back

Engaging Content.

Actionable Advice.

A top-rated business keynote speaker, John Franklin Wiley’s presentations are filled with actionable insights and humor. With more than 30 years of experience in business, John is a sought-after speaker for conferences, corporate events, and he makes time for small events too. He’s the speaker your audience will want to hear from more.

Below are a few of his most engaging talks:

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A candid look at the invisible decisions, regrets, and opportunities that only reveal themselves once the deal is done and how to prepare for them now.

The Day After You Sell: What Owners Wish They Knew Sooner

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Most owners are guessing at their valuation; this session shows how hidden friction points quietly suppress value and how to reclaim it with clarity and confidence.

The Value You’re Sitting On: Why Most Owners Don’t Know Their Real Number

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Discover the structural shifts that turn a founder-dependent operation into a business that performs, grows, and retains value even when you’re not in the room.

The Transferable Business: Build a Company That Runs Without You

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Just one annual exercise can reduce chaos, protect enterprise value, and prepare a company for any transition, yet almost no one does it until it’s too late.

The One Drill Every Business Should Run (But Almost None Do)

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