--- title: The Franchise Academy | Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive (2) description: "Tom Scarda hosts The Franchise Academy Podcast show on iTunes and is the author of three books: the number 1 bestseller Franchise Savvy: 6 Strategies Pros Use to Pick a Top Performing Franchise, The Road to Franchise Freedom and The Magic of Choosing Uncertainty. A self-made small business expert and Certified Franchise Expert, Tom has owned and operated both franchised and non-franchised businesses. Tom was the #1 franchisee of the year in one concept and failed miserably in another franchise concept. The lessons he learned from failure is what makes him such an expert. Named one of the top 50 business leaders on Long Island, Tom has helped over 1500 people figure out if franchising is for them since 2005. He’s been featured in dozens of magazines and newspapers and is a sought-after radio and TV guest. 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Tom was the #1 franchisee of the year in one concept and failed miserably in another franchise concept. The lessons he learned from failure is what makes him such an expert. Named one of the top 50 business leaders on Long Island, Tom has helped over 1500 people figure out if franchising is for them since 2005. He’s been featured in dozens of magazines and newspapers and is a sought-after radio and TV guest. ### Recent Posts ### [Why Use a Franchise Consultant December 12, 2022 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive First, we need to answer another important question: What exactly is a franchise? In franchise consultant, life decisions](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/why-use-a-franchise-consultant) ### [How To Determine Your Net Worth November 14, 2022 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive Calculating your net worth will be essential as you begin the search for your perfect franchise. Every franchise company in America has a minimum net worth requirement and the higher the investment,... In franchise consultant, life decisions](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/how-to-determine-your-net-worth-2) ### [Aged Out? November 1, 2022 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive There’s a dark secret among recruiters: if someone has lots of experience and tenure, pass on them and look for someone with less experience. Why? Less experience usually equals less pay and a... In franchise consultant, life decisions](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/aged-out) ### [A Franchised Business is Like a Motorcycle Gang October 24, 2022 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive When I was ten, all my friends wanted to play for the New York Yankees. Not me. I wanted to be a Hells Angel.  In franchise consultant, life decisions](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/a-franchised-business-is-like-a-motorcycle-gang) ### [43 Facts to Know About Business Ownership in 2022/2023 August 22, 2022 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive The highest rate of job resignations in history has happened during the past 18 months. Thousands of those corporate refugees have invested in franchises or started their own small businesses.  In franchise consultant, life decisions](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/43-facts-to-know-about-business-ownership-in-2022/2023) ### [Buy Now? R U Crazy? August 8, 2022 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive *The best time to plant a tree was 20 years ago. The second best time is now. ~ *Chinese Proverb In franchise consultant, life decisions](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/buy-now-r-u-crazy) ### [Make Business Management Easier With These 5 Apps July 25, 2022 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive Running a business can feel like you’re juggling a hundred balls at once. It can be tough to manage the day-to-day operations while also making moves toward a better future and dealing with any... In franchise consultant, life decisions](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/make-business-management-easier-with-these-5-apps) ### [The 13 Franchise Mistakes July 11, 2022 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive I have been in franchising for 23 years and a franchise consultant for 17 years. I have lived through a few economic downturns, including the great recession a dozen years ago. I have witnessed that... In franchise consultant, life decisions](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/the-13-franchise-mistakes) ### [Podcasts June 27, 2022 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive I was lucky enough to be interviewed on several podcasts over the past few weeks. In franchise consultant, life decisions](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/podcasts) ### [The Next McDonalds June 13, 2022 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive Last week I was talking with someone interested in owning a franchise. The candidate's opening statement was, "I want you to find me the next McDonald's." 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