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 "
It’s a time for change that can signal an opportunity for the future.
Published: 12.02.24 By Terry Tanker
The details that make branding work. Think of branding as long-term success.
Published: 10.01.24 By Terry Tanker
Publisher Terry Tanker spoke with Jeff Underwood, President of RectorSeal. The two discussed living in Texas, family, selecting a management team and introducing new products.
Published: 10.01.24 By Terry Tanker
Micromanagement is a prevalent issue in many workplaces, yet few are willing to openly address it.
Published: 08.01.24 By Terry Tanker
They discussed how to introduce students, educators and parents to the plumbing, heating, cooling and electrical trades. And how contractors, distributors and manufacturers can support the effort.
Published: 07.01.24 By Terry Tanker
Keith Ouimette, Chief Operating Officer at Cardinal Heating, Cooling, Plumbing & Electric in Sun Prairie, Wisconsin, one of our Tops In Trucks Fleet Design Contest winners. The two discussed fleet …
Published: 06.01.24 By Terry Tanker
An in-depth explanation of all that goes into choosing a good fleet design and how we choose the winners.
Published: 06.01.24 By Terry Tanker
Terry and Gene discuss family businesses, bucket lists, preparing for business every day and upcoming industry trends, challenges and opportunities.
Published: 04.01.24 By Terry Tanker
Words of advice for the small business owner.
Published: 03.02.24 By Terry Tanker
John Akhoian discusses learning the trade as a teenager, managing a team and learning from audiobooks, as well as mentors.
Published: 03.02.24 By Terry Tanker
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.
Published: 01.07.24 By Terry Tanker
Renew your HVACR Business subscription and meet our new Editor-in-Chief, Tom Peric.
Published: 01.06.24 By Terry Tanker
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.
Published: 12.01.23 By Terry Tanker
Terry Tanker and Tom Howard discuss rebranding, training, community involvement, and more.
Published: 10.01.23 By Terry Tanker
When running your business, be honest about your values.
Published: 10.01.23 By Terry Tanker