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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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Taking Stock of the HVACR Industry

If you aren’t familiar with stock charts, the numbers can seem overwhelming. But, there are a number of ways this economic information can be useful to you.

Originally published Published: 01.01.14 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Wendy Staso

Wendy Staso, president and CEO of Huckestein Mechanical Services, Inc., discusses turning around a troubled company in difficult economic times, building the right team to do the job and rebuilding …

Originally published Published: 01.01.14 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Chris Nelson

Chris Nelson, president, Carrier Residential and Commercial Systems North America, discusses the military, sales and marketing, operational and strategic planning, innovation and success.

Originally published Published: 12.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Mark Lowry

Mark Lowry, executive vice president of The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society in Washington D.C., discusses improving service technician training, certification, and competence.

Originally published Published: 11.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

Press On

Even in good times its incredibly tough to lead and manage a business, especially companies like ours — we don’t have safety nets and no one is going to bail …

Originally published Published: 11.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

Mental Toughness

You can train yourself to be “mentally tough" through goal setting, practice, preparation, discipline, organization and wanting to be better.

Originally published Published: 10.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Ron & Yvette Farris

Ron and Yvette Farris, owners of Air Control Corporation in Springvale, Ark., discuss managing a business together, service agreements, re-branding and delegating responsibility to employees.

Originally published Published: 10.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Lee Rosenberg

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.

Originally published Published: 09.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

A Touch of Class

Publisher Terry Tanker continues his series on establishing leadership principles with this month's column on acting with class.

Originally published Published: 09.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Peter Hungate

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.

Originally published Published: 08.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

It's About the Money

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 …

Originally published Published: 08.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Tom Edwards

Tom Edwards, president of Ruskin Air and Sound Control in Grandview, Mo., discusses management skills, mentors, Ruskin Guiding Principles, social media and recreational activities.

Originally published Published: 07.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

Branding = Awareness = Sales Leads

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.

Originally published Published: 06.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Mark Evans

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.

Originally published Published: 05.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker

20 Questions with Ray Isaac

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.

Originally published Published: 04.01.13 Author By Terry Tanker