--- title: The Franchise Academy (4) description: The Franchise Academy educates and gives valuable insights to potential franchise business investors. The Academy also inspires people to choose uncertainty over unhappiness in their lives. (4) --- [![TSPNG copywhite](https://info.tomscarda.com/hs-fs/hubfs/TSPNG%20copywhite.png?width=300&height=91&name=TSPNG%20copywhite.png "TSPNG copywhite")](https://info.tomscarda.com/blog/page/tomscarda.com) - [Home](https://www.tomscarda.com) - [Franchise Academy](https://www.tomscarda.com/franchise-coaching) - [Podcast](http://thefranchiseacademypodcast.com/) - [Contact](http://www.tomscarda.com/contact/) ### [My Story January 17, 2022 | by Tom Scarda, Certified Franchise Executive So, what's my story? 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