Business4Vets.org, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, Provides Valuable Business Opportunities, Products, Resources & Services to Veterans, Reservists & Active-Duty Military Families to Combat the Challenges of Unemployment & Underemployment
The Network Marketing Magazine, founded by George Madiou, created Business4Vets.org, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Organization, to help veterans, reservists and active-duty military families combat unemployment and underemployment through business ownership in the Direct Sales and Network Marketing industry. The Network Marketing Magazine has been helping people around the world achieve personal and professional success through Direct Sales and Network Marketing for over a decade.
Business4Vets was inspired by George Madiou’s father, George R. Madiou. Sergeant Madiou was a World War
II Hero, who epitomized a member of The Greatest Generation. Madiou joined the Army prior to the war breaking out. In his career with The Big Red One, he fought in North Africa, Sicily and through Europe. He was in the original wave on D Day at Normandy. Madiou was severely injured at the Battle of the Bulge and sent back home after 5 years of battle. Sergeant Madiou was awarded 2 Bronze Stars and 2 Silver Stars. Growing up with his father created a love for our country and love for our military; which is the motivation behind Business4Vets and a commitment to honor his Hero father.
The Network Marketing Magazine believes that the Direct Sales and Network Marketing industry is the best entrepreneurial business model available today. This industry offers unlimited earning potential to all people, regardless of their education, experience and physical or financial circumstances. This industry allows ordinary people to create an extraordinary income and lifestyle. It is one of the few opportunities to “Make a Living & Make a Difference!”
Business4Vets.org has vetted over 3000 product and service business opportunities that offer unlimited earning potential. Some have a low startup cost or no startup cost. Business4Vets.org also connects veterans with the most successful business experts in the industry to provide training, coaching, mentoring, systems and support to help them achieve personal and professional success.
George Madiou Executive Director
The Network Marketing Magazine, founded by George Madiou, created Business4Vets.org, a 501(c)(3) charitable organization, to help veterans, reservists and active-duty military families combat unemployment and underemployment through business ownership in the Direct Sales and Network Marketing industry. The Network Marketing Magazine has been helping people around the world achieve personal and professional success through Direct Sales and Network Marketing for over a decade.
Business4Vets has been developed to be an incubator for military members who have an entrepreneurial desire. Business4Vets will help guide members in selecting, starting and running a business, while also providing expert training, coaching and mentoring along the way to help them achieve success.
George was inspired at a young age by his dad, George R. Madiou, a highly-decorated WWII Veteran, to love his country and respect and honor the men and women who serve, and have served, in our military.
Lt. Col. Donnie Kelly Business4Vets Operations Officer
Donnie Kelly is a marketing professional, leadership expert, and military combat veteran of over 30 years. After spending 10 years in the healthcare technology sector, he embarked on an entrepreneurial career, including real estate investing and direct sales.
Donnie’s experience in corporate America, direct sales, and military service, have uniquely prepared him to pursue his passion of teaching and coaching people to achieve their full potential through leadership development. Business4Vets is happy to have Donnie’s expertise in supporting the B4V military family.
Donnie is a happily married father of 4 children and continues to serve in the military and pursues success in direct sales and as a speaker/trainer.
Megan Ann Business4Vets Family Coordinator
We are thrilled to have Megan Ann join our Board of Advisors and have have her coordinate such an important part of Business4Vets, with the roll and opportunity to help her fellow military families.
As an active-duty military spouse, Megan understands firsthand how incredibly challenging it can be to find a fulfilling career opportunity. Moving away from family, deployments, and making every house a home she understands military life because she lives it everyday.
Megan’s goal is to provide insight into what our military today is looking for in the civilian world, and she has a genuine passion for connecting our active duty and veterans and their families to opportunities that will enrich their lives.
John Terhune B4V Teacher – Trainer – Coach – Mentor
John came to love our country and our military at an early age. Influenced by his dad, Colonel Burke C. Terhune who had a twenty-one-year distinguished career as a US Air Force officer. Colonel Terhune had amazing people skills that he was able to pass along to his son
By education, John Terhune is an attorney. He attended University of South Florida for undergraduate school and then attended Florida State University College of Law earning his Juris Doctor degree. Upon graduation John immediately went to work as an Assistant State Attorney eventually heading up the felony division in a northern Florida jurisdiction. His record of winning 97% of over 200 jury trials while handling over 5,000 criminal cases generated a top rating as a trial lawyer. During this period John served as an adjunct instructor at multiple colleges and universities.
In 1989 John shifted his passions to business. Since that focus shift John has coached entrepreneurs and corporate executives in 18 different countries. His riveting and passionate speeches have made him one of the world’s most in demand speakers. He has spoken in front of more than 1 million aspiring business entrepreneurs. He has shared the stage with Presidents Ronald Reagan and Gerald Ford; with General Norman Schwarzkopf and Colonel Oliver North.
John has authored multiple books on success principles in business, One of our favorites is Enhanced People Skills. John has created a program on one of his favorite subject attitude development. His “Attitude Pumps” which are short five minute audio vignettes about the development and maintenance of a winning attitude have profoundly affected hundreds of thousands of listeners worldwide. One of our favorite works here at B4V is John’s novel The Moxie Factor.
Joe Igou US Marine Corp Veteran and Business Entrepreneur
USMC 1993-1995 – Marine Barracks 8th & I Washington DC: Duties included funeral escort for Marines and dignitaries at Arlington Cemetery, ceremonial honor guard for state functions at White House and Pentagon, parades for the Public and dignitaries domestic and abroad, Friday Evening Parade and Tuesday Sunset Parade at the Iwo Jima Memorial. Being assigned to the D.C. barracks you must meet strict height, weight, and background check standards, since they perform in ceremonial parades, funerals, and other ceremonies for presidential and other national dignitaries also holding a high security clearance for White House ceremonies.
USMC 1995-1997 – 2nd Battalion 8th Marines 2nd Marine Division Camp Lejeune NC: Scout Swimmer/Assault Climber Team 2nd Marine Expeditionary Unit Mediterranean Sea aboard USS Austin LPD
BUSINESS OWNER 2006-2014 – President of IP Enterprises: Started two different fire and water restoration companies in Tennessee. IP Enterprises became one of the largest restoration companies in the West Tennessee area. Sold the company in 2014
BUSINESS OWNER 2014-Present – President of RTH Nationwide Housing: RTH puts displaced families in temporary housing after a catastrophic loss at their residence that makes the residence unlivable. RTH has built a reputation of being one of the best housing companies in the Southeast.
