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Terry Tanker

Terry Tanker

Terry is the owner of JFT Properties LLC and publisher of HVACR Business magazine. He has more than 30 years of experience in the advertising and publishing industries. He began his career with a business-to-business advertising agency. Prior to forming JFT Properties LLC in January 2006 he spent 20 years with a large national publishing and firm where he was the publisher of several titles in the mechanical systems marketplace.In addition to his experience in advertising and publishing Terry has worked closely with numerous industry-related associations over the years including AHRI and ABMA and he is currently on the board of directors for North American Technician Excellence N.A.T.E "

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20 Questions with Gene LaNois

Terry and Gene discuss family businesses, bucket lists, preparing for business every day and upcoming industry trends, challenges and opportunities.

Originally published Published: 04.01.24 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with John Akhoian

John Akhoian discusses learning the trade as a teenager, managing a team and learning from audiobooks, as well as mentors.

Originally published Published: 03.02.24 Author By Terry Tanker

6 Lessons Learned for the Small Business Owner

Words of advice for the small business owner.

Originally published Published: 03.02.24 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Mark Hyde

Terry Tanker sat down with Mark Hyde, of Hydes Air Conditioning, Heating and Electrical. They discussed operating a family business, the pending refrigerant change, and more.

Originally published Published: 01.07.24 Author By Terry Tanker

Making Plans and Setting Goals for the New Year

Renew your HVACR Business subscription and meet our new Editor-in-Chief, Tom Peric.

Originally published Published: 01.06.24 Author By Terry Tanker

A Touch of Class

A touching publisher’s page by Terry Tanker, where he explains the reasons true class will take you farther as a leader, than money or brutishness.

Originally published Published: 12.01.23 Author By Terry Tanker

Were All the World Looking

When running your business, be honest about your values.

Originally published Published: 10.01.23 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Tom Howard

Terry Tanker and Tom Howard discuss rebranding, training, community involvement, and more.

Originally published Published: 10.01.23 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Aaron Gaynor

Publisher Terry Tanker spoke with Aaron Gaynor, owner of Eco Plumbers, Electricians and HVAC Technicians to discuss overcoming adversity, starting over, and more.

Originally published Published: 09.01.23 Author By Terry Tanker

Man in the Mirror

Terry Tanker asks you to go back to the beginning and examine what excited you about going into business for yourself.

Originally published Published: 08.01.23 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Jamie Vaughn

Terry Tanker talks to Jamie Vaughn about rebranding, early beginnings, and more.

Originally published Published: 08.01.23 Author By Terry Tanker

10 Common Mistakes HVACR Owners Make

Top mistakes HVACR owners make and ways to avoid them.

Originally published Published: 07.01.23 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Rick Sporrer

The two discussed leadership qualities, management responsibilities, sports, business inspiration, bucket lists and growing up on a farm.

Originally published Published: 07.01.23 Author By Terry Tanker

Tops In Trucks Fleet Design Contest 2023

An in-depth explanation of all that goes into choosing a good fleet design and how we choose the winners.

Originally published Published: 06.01.23 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Chad and Veda Terrinoni

Publisher, Terry Tanker spoke with Chad and Veda Terrinoni, President and CEO of Hummingbird Heating and Cooling and one of the winners of the Tops in Trucks Fleet Design contest.

Originally published Published: 06.01.23 Author By Terry Tanker