Carmelo is the founder and CEO of Spray-Net, a home improvement franchise spanning over 130 territories across North America and growing. His technical knowledge is the foundation of Spray-Net’s patented weather-adjustable coatings, and he currently holds 5 patents on paint application processes and its related chemistry.

Carmelo is the founder and CEO of Spray-Net, a home improvement franchise spanning over 130 territories across North America and growing. His technical knowledge is the foundation of Spray-Net’s patented weather-adjustable coatings, and he currently holds 5 patents on paint application processes and its related chemistry.

It's Not A Painting Business, SpayNet Franchise

Jim Wilcox

Once your systems are dialed in, it's all about daily behaviors, attitudes, and techniques in your business model. Jim Wilcox of Sandler Training explains in this podcast of The Franchise Academy.

Once your systems are dialed in, it's all about daily behaviors, attitudes, and techniques in your business model. Jim Wilcox of Sandler Training explains in this podcast of The Franchise Academy.

How to Make Any Business Successful with Jim Wilcox, Sandler Training

Surinder Goode

Surinder Goode is a military spouse, business owner and podcast host of The Goode Show. Feel-good stories of military spouses of both genders.

Surinder Goode is a military spouse, business owner and podcast host of The Goode Show. Feel-good stories of military spouses of both genders.

Military Spouses - Feel Good Stories with Surinder Goode

Bob Barber

Once your systems are dialed in, it's all about daily behaviors, attitudes, and techniques in your business model. Jim Wilcox of Sandler Training explains in this podcast of The Franchise Academy. 

Once your systems are dialed in, it's all about daily behaviors, attitudes, and techniques in your business model. Jim Wilcox of Sandler Training explains in this podcast of The Franchise Academy.

How to Transition Into a Franchise with Bob Barber

Mark Montini

Marketing guru, Mark Montini speaks about marketing at Premium Service Brands.

Marketing guru, Mark Montini speaks about marketing at Premium Service Brands.

How to Market a Service Franchise with Mark Montini

The most compelling benefits for Sola’s clients are increased incomes, the ability to elevate their careers, and the freedom and control of their schedule and revenue. For franchisees, it is a recurring revenue model. No cash, no onsite employees needed, no marketing. It’s a lot like owning an apartment building and collecting rent.

The most compelling benefits for Sola’s clients are increased incomes, the ability to elevate their careers, and the freedom and control of their schedule and revenue. For franchisees, it is a recurring revenue model. No cash, no onsite employees needed, no marketing. It’s a lot like owning an apartment building and collecting rent.

The Best Investor Franchise Model

Over the last 10 years, Clean Eatz has helped thousands of customers live healthier lifestyles with their prepared meals. 

Over the last 10 years, Clean Eatz has helped thousands of customers live healthier lifestyles with their prepared meals.

Clean Eatz, Clean Food, Clean Franchise Opportunity

Home Clean Heroes is a residential cleaning business that gives back to local First Responders via the Heroes First Charity.

Low Investment, Repeat Customer, Service Franchise

Ron Bender, franchise vet and director of Development for Threshold Brands, discusses the value of service-based franchise businesses.

Low Cost, High Margin Franchise Businesses With Threshold Brands

Nora Farhat

Nora Farhat owns three franchise concepts, British Swim Schools, Pool Scouts, and Mathnasium. Nora explains how she does it and is a mom and wife, too.

Woman In Franchising Featuring Nora Farhat, Multi-Unit/Brand Owner

The Franchise Academy Podcast helps you understand the franchise industry. Learn about how to great low investment, high margin franchises that are Amazon and pandemic resistant. Your Podcast host, Tom Scarda has owned and operated franchises. He was hugely successful in one and failed in his second. The lessons learned from failure is what makes Tom such a valuable asset to anyone who wants to buy a franchise - even if you owned one before. If you were in a battle would you want to person next to you to have first-hand experience in war or someone who only read about it? Tom has been in the trenches. You owe it to yourself to listen and even have a conversation with Tom down the road. Keep his calendar link handy: www.GetWithTom.com.

Michael Haith

This is an inside scoop on running a top franchise. Learn about the techniques it takes to be successful in franchising. 

This is an inside scoop on running a top franchise. Learn about the techniques it takes to be successful in franchising.

My Franchise Mentor - A fireside chat with Michael Haith, CEO Teriyaki Madness

Pet Evolution is the Whole Foods of pet food and supplies. In this episode, we hear from Rian Thiele, CEO and co-founder of the franchise concept.

The Best Pet Franchise

Joshua Tree Experts is a low-cost, service-based franchise. This concept allows you to work outdoors and not be chained to a cubical. It's a flexible concept that affords the owners flexibility and control.

Service Based Franchise - Joshua Tree Experts

Tom Scarda

Charles Jebran

Charles Jebran is a Franchise Accountant and a former multi-unit franchise owner of Dunkin Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. He has a keen understanding of running a franchise by the numbers.“After graduating from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Charlie started his accounting career with Coopers and Lybrand, now PWC.  There, he gained valuable experience working with major companies in various areas.  However, he was always interested in working with smaller entrepreneurial companies and left his first job to work with two smaller CPA firms to further his knowledge of closely held companies.  During this time, Charlie researched many franchises by talking to franchises, attending conventions, and reading books and magazines.  In 2003, Charlie started his own accounting firm and, along with a partner, signed an agreement with Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins to become a franchisee.  After working through all the details and construction, the first store opened in 2005, with the second store following in 2007.  As a multi-unit operator, he learned every facet of successfully running two high-traffic stores while still running a growing accounting firm.  The stores were subsequently sold in 2012. Having gained so much knowledge by running his two stores, Charlie began to provide advisory and tax services to operators of a variety of franchises.  He currently provides a variety of services to over 100 stores in the nation.”

Charles Jebran is a Franchise Accountant and a former multi-unit franchise owner of Dunkin Donuts and Baskin-Robbins. He has a keen understanding of running a franchise by the numbers. “After graduating from St. Joseph’s University in Philadelphia, Charlie started his accounting career with Coopers and Lybrand, now PWC.  There, he gained valuable experience working with major companies in various areas.  However, he was always interested in working with smaller entrepreneurial companies and left his first job to work with two smaller CPA firms to further his knowledge of closely held companies.  During this time, Charlie researched many franchises by talking to franchises, attending conventions, and reading books and magazines.  In 2003, Charlie started his own accounting firm and, along with a partner, signed an agreement with Dunkin Donuts/Baskin Robbins to become a franchisee.  After working through all the details and construction, the first store opened in 2005, with the second store following in 2007.  As a multi-unit operator, he learned every facet of successfully running two high-traffic stores while still running a growing accounting firm.  The stores were subsequently sold in 2012.  Having gained so much knowledge by running his two stores, Charlie began to provide advisory and tax services to operators of a variety of franchises.  He currently provides a variety of services to over 100 stores in the nation.”

Tom Scarda interviews Franchise Accountant, Charles Jebran

Happiness Brands consists of Ecomaids, Lawn Doctor, and Mosquito Hunters.

Happiness Brands consists of Ecomaids, Lawn Doctor, and Mosquito Hunters.

Sharon Cupach, VP of Development for Happinest Brands

K9 Resorts® was founded in 2005 by brothers Steven and Jason Parker in Fanwood, N.J. Their love of dogs, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, led them to develop this unique brand. 

K9 Resorts® was founded in 2005 by brothers Steven and Jason Parker in Fanwood, N.J. Their love of dogs, and a strong entrepreneurial spirit, led them to develop this unique brand.

K9 Resorts Franchise Opportunity

Dave Wagner

At Seniors Helping Seniors, you are in business for yourself but not by yourself. 

At Seniors Helping Seniors, you are in business for yourself but not by yourself.

Seniors Helping Seniors Franchise Support With Dave Wagner

Roxanne Conrad

360° Painting is an award-winning brand that Entrepreneur magazine has ranked both as the #1 Paint Franchise two years in a row and as one of the fastest-growing franchises in the country.

360° Painting is an award-winning brand that Entrepreneur magazine has ranked both as the #1 Paint Franchise two years in a row and as one of the fastest-growing franchises in the country.

360 Painting Franchise Opportunity, President Roxanne Conrad

Backed by multiple locations in operation and the expertise of a dedicated team, the dermani MEDSPA® franchise is designed to elevate the careers of entrepreneurs and medical professionals alike – while providing best-in-class medspa services to a variety of client profiles.

dermani MEDSPA Franchise Opportunity

Barry Falcon

Listen to a chat with Barry Falcon. His professional career spans more than 40 years. Mr. Falcon has over 18 years of direct experience in franchising, both as a franchisee and as an executive within multiple national franchise organizations.

Barry Falcon, Advice from a Franchise Executive

Great info provided and a lot of life takeaways as well as the business aspect. Subscribed!

Engaging and interesting

If you are involved in the business of franchising in anyway (as franchisor, franchisee or working for a franchise), this is must-listen podcast! Tom does an incredible job of bringing on guests that cover a wide variety of topics that will all help you level-up your business AND your mindset. Thank you Tom for bringing this empowering show to the world and for the work that you do to elevate the entire franchising industry!

Awesome show, highly recommend!!

The Franchise Academy Podcast helps you understand the franchise industry. Learn about how to great low investment, high margin franchises that are Amazon and pandemic resistant. Your Podcast host, Tom Scarda has owned and operated franchises. He was hugely successful in one and failed in his second. The lessons learned from failure is what makes Tom such a valuable asset to anyone who wants to buy a franchise - even if you owned one before. If you were in a battle would you want to person next to you to have first-hand experience in war or someone who only read about it? Tom has been in the trenches. You owe it to yourself to listen and even have a conversation with Tom down the road. Keep his calendar link handy: <a href="http://www.GetWithTom.com" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">www.GetWithTom.com</a>.

The Franchise Academy Podcast

Gary Occhiogrosso

Franchise Growth Solutions - Gary Occhiogrosso

Franchise Growth Solutions - Gary Occhiogrosso

Tim Feddersen

Since 2008, Gaspar Insurance Services has been a full service insurance agency with clients nationwide. CEO and founder Tim Gaspar is passionate about helping people and providing a much needed service to their clients. INK Magazine named Gaspar 6th fastest growing insurance agency in California. In this episode, director of franchise relations, TIm Feddersen, reveals the underbelly of business and how Gaspar can protect your investment at every turn. This is a really insightful interview for both Franchisees and Franchisors.

Since 2008, Gaspar Insurance Services has been a full service insurance agency with clients nationwide. CEO and founder Tim Gaspar is passionate about helping people and providing a much needed service to their clients. INK Magazine named Gaspar 6th fastest growing insurance agency in California. In this episode, director of franchise relations, TIm Feddersen, reveals the underbelly of business and how Gaspar can protect your investment at every turn. This is a really insightful interview for both Franchisees and Franchisors.

Franchise Insurance Policies - Tim Feddersen, Gaspar Insurance

Are you protecting your assets? A corporate entity separates your personal and business assets. There are many tax implications to know. Hear all about it on this podcast.

What Corporation Type is the Best Entity for you and Your Business?

4 Lessons on How to NOT Buy The Wrong Franchise

4 Lessons on How to NOT Buy The Wrong Franchise

How to NOT Buy the Wrong Franchise

Skoah Facial Franchise Opportunity

The Route Broker

Tana Hutchinson

As a national FranChoice consultant since 2004, Tana Hutchinson’s skillsets in franchising and business analysis provide her clients with a dynamic power-punch combination. Tana walks you through an extensive investigation of franchise opportunities while adding energy and fun to your business search. Her warm approach and comprehensive knowledge of franchising puts you immediately at ease and quickly on the path to education in business ownership.

Tana Hutchinson - Franchise Consultant

Thomas Stridiron

MyBusinessVenture specializes in helping small businesses become more profitable by improving efficiency and exposure. MyBusinessVenture is a Full-Service Technology provider with over 20 years of experience in the industry.

MyBusinessVenture specializes in helping small businesses become more profitable by improving efficiency and exposure. MyBusinessVenture is a Full-Service Technology provider with over 20 years of experience in the industry.

MyBusinessVenture - Thomas Stridiron

Chelsea Peitz

Want to learn about how to build a brand using a camera? Chelsea a the leading national authority on social media branding. In this episode we talk about the best platform for your message.

Want to learn about how to build a brand using a camera? Chelsea a the leading national authority on social media branding. In this episode we talk about the best platform for your message.

The Voice of Social Sales - Chelsea Peitz

How to Franchise Your Business

Tab Burkhalter is a CPA, tax and business strategist and the managing partner of The Burkhalter Group, which includes Numbers House, a business start-up and back-office service provider based in Knoxville, TN.

Tab Burkhalter is a CPA, tax and business strategist and the managing partner of The Burkhalter Group, which includes Numbers House, a business start-up and back-office service provider based in Knoxville, TN.

The Most Common Tax Deduction Franchise Owners Overlook

Brandon Webb

Brandon discusses persistence, surrounding yourself with great people and standing up for yourself, in a respectful way.

Brandon discusses persistence, surrounding yourself with great people and standing up for yourself, in a respectful way.

Mastering Fear with former Navy SEAL, Brandon Webb

The best philosophy podcast episodes. Asking questions about how to live a better life, what it means to be and do good, to the idea of God. This topic includes episodes that bring about important questions that everyone should be asking themselves. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!

Best Episodes on Practical Philosophy & How To Live

The best podcast episodes on Startups. For anyone working in a startup, or anyone interested in the incredible stories behind how people built companies like Instagram, and Facebook. Offering both practical advice and insights, as well as the stories for how many of the biggest startups got to where they are today. Add episodes you're interested into your queue below!