Radial Founder Peter Janis passes

Well-known music- and audio-industry entrepreneur, Peter Janis passed away on August 7, after a long battle with Cancer

Peter began his musical life as a musician in Montreal and worked in music retail for Steve's Music in Montreal and Lauzon Music in Ottawa. He later worked for retailer, Keen Kraft, in Edmonton

He then joined, distributor, TMI and moved to Vancouver. After TMI's demise, he launched Marketro, a consulting company to the music & audio industries. He then operated  Cabeltek and C-Tec

In 1996, he founded and was the CEO of Radial Engineering, an international manufacturer and distributor of music and pro audio products. Since the sale of Radial in 2018, he has operated Exit Plan Consulting, helping entrepreneurs with the development and eventual sale of their businesses

“Peter’s accomplishments were many and his legacy will live on here at Radial, but what will be remembered more than anything was his passion for friends, music and fellowship,” said Roc Bubel, Director, Sales and Marketing for Radial. “Our industry has lost a true innovator and visionary, and we take solace in knowing that Peter’s legacy lives on here at Radial through the products, passion, dedication, and commitment to excellence that he founded the company on.”

His book "Lessons Learned - Advice from a music industry entrepreneur" will be published in September

NAMM Oral History: www.namm.org/library/oral-history/peter-janis