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 "
Michael Carlo, managing partner of Innovative Air Solutions in Mt. Vernon, N.Y., discusses starting a business from scratch, learning on the job and evolving as a marketer.
Published: 08.03.16
By Terry Tanker
Don Rackler, president of Jon Wayne Service Company in San Antonio, discusses company culture, hiring for attitude, learning leadership from his Army father and his company’s namesake, John Wayne.
Published: 07.01.16
By Terry Tanker
It’s been 10 years since we rebranded this magazine as HVACR Business and, while a lot has changed, we’ve stayed true to our mission — publish great business management content …
Published: 06.02.16
By Terry Tanker
Carmine Galletta, owner of GallettAir Inc. in Long Island, N.Y. and the very first winner of the Tops in Trucks Fleet Design Contest, discusses fleet design, business, family and what’s …
Published: 06.02.16
By Terry Tanker
Schroeder discusses product innovation, the industry’s biggest challenges and Emerson’s new Helix Innovation Center, a $35 million state-of-the-art “ideation” facility on the University of Dayton campus.
Published: 05.01.16
By Terry Tanker
Larry Zarker, chief executive officer of the Building Performance Institute (BPI) discusses selling comfort instead of equipment, the benefits of home performance contracting and why it makes sense for HVACR …
Published: 04.07.16
By Terry Tanker
Both Ron Smith and Theo Etzel have written new books — proving once again their commitment to advancing the HVACR industry.
Published: 04.04.16
By Terry Tanker
Charles Fletcher, executive vice president of EMCOR Services Mesa Energy Systems in Irvine, Calif, discusses growing an energy business from scratch, focusing on culture and the future of mechanical contracting.
Published: 03.01.16
By Terry Tanker
Customer insight is about short term tactics that lead to deeper discounts, price matching, improved service, less inventory and more automation.
Published: 02.01.16
By Terry Tanker
Chris Hunter, owner of Hunter Heat & Air, discusses making the transition from service truck to the office, differentiating from competitors and attracting employees with a great company culture.
Published: 02.01.16
By Terry Tanker
Michael Meier, vice president and COO of Meier Supply Co., Inc., discusses growing up in the family business, training the industry to be better and the advancement of industry technology.
Published: 01.01.16
By Terry Tanker
Bob McEwan, retired general manager of GE Aviation’s global supply chain, discusses how to motivate a team, what it means to be fair and why Millennials have potential to become …
Published: 12.01.15
By Terry Tanker
People have become unaware of their surroundings and they have become too attached to their smartphones. It’s time to put down the devices and pay attention to the people in …
Published: 11.01.15
By Terry Tanker
Ruth King, whose popular monthly finance column continues to help contractors improve business operations, discusses contractor training, changing the way the industry thinks and having the courage to be profitable.
Published: 11.01.15
By Terry Tanker
Seth Godin, New York Times best-selling author and entrepreneur, discusses building something that matters, leadership and Permission Marketing.
Published: 10.01.15
By Terry Tanker
