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 "
You can train yourself to be “mentally tough" through goal setting, practice, preparation, discipline, organization and wanting to be better.
Published: 10.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Lee J. Rosenberg, P.E, chairman of Rosenberg Indoor Comfort, in San Antonio, discusses travel, his HVACR career and the challenges of owning a family business.
Published: 09.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Publisher Terry Tanker continues his series on establishing leadership principles with this month's column on acting with class.
Published: 09.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Publisher Terry Tanker struck a chord with readers last month with his comments on motivation. This month, he continues that discussion with some perspective on being honest about what truly …
Published: 08.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Peter Hungate, owner of Pacific Air Systems in Tacoma, WA, discusses business processes, ordering fleet vehicles, mentors, customer service and giving up company control in order to grow.
Published: 08.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Tom Edwards, president of Ruskin Air and Sound Control in Grandview, Mo., discusses management skills, mentors, Ruskin Guiding Principles, social media and recreational activities.
Published: 07.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Correctly implemented, fleet vehicle graphics can provide your firm with brand awareness, brand recognition and, in many cases, the all-important sales lead. Our Tops-in-Trucks Fleet Design Contest demonstrates how.
Published: 06.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Mark Evans, owner and president of Burton A/C, Heating, Plumbing and More in Omaha, Neb., discusses future growth, employee training, employee motivation and things to do on rainy golf vacations.
Published: 05.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Ray Isaac, president and one of the fourth-generation owners of Isaac Heating & Air Conditioning, discusses company values and vision, the customer experience, and growing up in a family business.
Published: 04.01.13
By Terry Tanker
If the phrases we use in business relations were currency, we’d have a glut of fake $100 bills. They seem valuable and genuine, but their real worth is zero.
Published: 03.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Lisë Stewart, founder of the Galliard Group, discusses exit strategies, strategic planning, organizational development, hiring and recruitment and developing effective succession plans.
Published: 02.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Key in advertising is to deliver ongoing, consistent messages that emphasize the quality.
Published: 01.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Chris Baker, president and COO of Virginia Air Distributor, discusses family businesses, customer service that sets his business apart from others and his passion for triathlons.
Published: 01.01.13
By Terry Tanker
Improving and growing companies can and is being done every day by many HVACR contractors. Be sure you’re geared up to move your company, and our country, forward in 2013.
Published: 12.01.12
By Terry Tanker
Takeshi Ebisu, senior executive officer for Daikin, discusses Daikin Industries' acquisition of Goodman Global Inc. for $3.7 billion and what the future holds for both companies.
Published: 12.01.12
By Terry Tanker
