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 "
Scott Klososky, technology guru, consultant and author of The Velocity Manifesto, discusses how technology is changing leadership and why HVACR business owners should care.
Published: 09.01.11
By Terry Tanker
Whole-home/whole-building performance contracting is an opportunity for HVACR contractors to add value to business offerings by making customers more comfortable while reducing their energy consumption and costs.
Published: 08.01.11
By Terry Tanker
Larry Janesky, owner and founder of Basement Systems Inc., discusses motocross, saving energy in homes and buildings and franchise opportunities.
Published: 08.01.11
By Terry Tanker
Ray Grimm, owner of A.W.E. Air. Water. Energy, discusses corporate re-branding strategies aimed at meeting your customer’s needs, growth strategies, and pushing retirement dates into infinity.
Published: 07.01.11
By Terry Tanker
Contractors adding services such as plumbing and electrical to expand their businesses and better service customers.
Published: 07.01.11
By Terry Tanker
Wesley Holm, owner of Thompson Plumbing, Heating and Cooling, discusses his company’s fleet-marketing strategy, exceptional customer service and how to write six blogs a week.
Published: 06.01.11
By Terry Tanker
A well-designed marketing strategy is a key component of driving short- and long-term revenue and growth. Here are 10 critical questions your management team can use to build highly effective …
Updated: 02.01.22
By Terry Tanker
Dan Weltman, owner of Weltman Home Services, discusses classic cars, finding gems among professionals displaced by the recession and the business case behind adding new types of services.
Published: 05.01.11
By Terry Tanker
Technology continues to evolve how we communicate with our customers. New marketing techniques don't make traditional forms irrelevant, they add to your bag of tools. Use what works.
Published: 05.01.11
By Terry Tanker
"Say what you mean, and mean what you say" is timeless advice on how to build a good reputation. It also speaks to how important well-executed communication is to every …
Published: 04.01.11
By Terry Tanker
Kenny Chapman, owner of Peterson Plumbing in Grand Junction, Colo, discusses defining moments, adding new services and shortcomings in the industry.
Published: 04.01.11
By Terry Tanker
Jerry Weiss, the executive director of HVAC Excellence, discusses the need for training, education and certification; as well as effective recruiting and horseback riding.
Published: 03.01.11
By Terry Tanker
The Joint Center for Housing Studies at Harvard University released a study that bodes well for contractors in the home-remodeling industry, and pinpoints heating-and-cooling-system retrofits as a key driver in …
Published: 03.01.11
By Terry Tanker
Good news about the U.S. economic recovery continues, and we are now seeing more industry-specific projections. Researchers say HVAC upgrades will be a driver in remodeling recovery.
Published: 03.01.11
By Terry Tanker
Tom East, president of Refrigeration Sales Corp. (RSC), discusses running, training, education, wholesale distribution, contracting and leadership.
Published: 02.01.11
By Terry Tanker
