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 "
Common sense – it’s simply knowing the difference between right and wrong. It entails a personal and subjective process of analyzing a situation and finding a solution that works. For …
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 …
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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.
Chris Nelson, president, Carrier Residential and Commercial Systems North America, discusses the military, sales and marketing, operational and strategic planning, innovation and success.
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 …
Mark Lowry, executive vice president of The Refrigeration Service Engineers Society in Washington D.C., discusses improving service technician training, certification, and competence.
You can train yourself to be “mentally tough" through goal setting, practice, preparation, discipline, organization and wanting to be better.
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.
Publisher Terry Tanker continues his series on establishing leadership principles with this month's column on acting with class.
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.
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 …
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.
Tom Edwards, president of Ruskin Air and Sound Control in Grandview, Mo., discusses management skills, mentors, Ruskin Guiding Principles, social media and recreational activities.
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.
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.
