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 "
Greg Niemi, CEO of Nexstar, discusses growth strategies, high-performance teams, making an honest dollar and where the industry will find its next-generation workforce.
Published: 07.01.09
By Terry Tanker
Fortune 500 companies all the way down to mom-and- pop shops are learning how to take advantage of all that social media has to offer. And just like the Internet, …
Published: 07.01.09
By Terry Tanker
The number 1 challenge for every manager or business owner is to understand how the needs, requirements, and expectations of customers have changed.
Published: 06.01.09
By Terry Tanker
Lynn Piller, the president and third-generation owner of the O’Connor Company Inc., discusses guitars, the new and reshaping business landscape and growth areas for contractors.
Published: 06.01.09
By Terry Tanker
In business, as in sports, music, and hundreds of other skill sets, there are naturals — those born with the talent and skills necessary to perform at the highest levels. …
Published: 05.01.09
By Terry Tanker
Dave LaGrand, president and CEO of NORDYNE, discusses leadership philosophy, cars and innovation.
Published: 05.01.09
By Terry Tanker
Ken Lang, owner of KW Lang Mechanical in Solon, Ohio, discusses the best boating route to Florida, his path to management and what it means to sell green in this …
Published: 04.01.09
By Terry Tanker
Rick Busby, owner of Busby’s Heating Air Conditioning and Refrigeration in Augusta, Ga., discusses the economy, marketing and what Busby has learned from his dad.
Published: 03.01.09
By Terry Tanker
Pannier discusses managing in a downturn, leading change and the importance of open communication.
Published: 02.01.09
By Terry Tanker
While many companies talk about customer focus, the reality is that even some of the most sophisticated have scant knowledge of their customer and prospect base. But the most successful …
Published: 02.01.09
By Terry Tanker
Karna Small Bodman, former Deputy Press Secretary for Ronald Reagan, discusses internal and external communication strategies, as well as her 6 years in The Reagan White House.
Published: 01.01.09
By Terry Tanker
Dave Swift, CEO of Goodman Global, Inc., discusses leadership, managing growth strategies and cultivating employees.
Published: 12.01.08
By Terry Tanker
Robert Jackson, partner at Jackson, Dieken & Associates, a full-service insurance agency, discusses his experience as a pro football player, running an effective insurance business and applying team-based principles.
Published: 11.01.08
By Terry Tanker
Three-quarters of small-business owners still feel confident about the futures of their own businesses despite the economy.
Published: 10.01.08
By Terry Tanker
Paul Franks, president and CEO of Sports Construction Group, discusses how he sold his company, and then bought it back after it went bankrupt and transformed it into a leader …
Published: 10.01.08
By Terry Tanker
