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In this podcast, Trish speaks with Kris "Tanto" on his journey through life, how his experiences taught him perseverance and determination through hard and trying times. Get advice from Tanto about facing change and taking the first step in life. He also gives us his full story, where he was born and raised. Why he decided to join the army and all the curve balls that life threw his way. Hear all the things that had to happen to land him in Benghazi as a military contractor, listen to his funny stories from filming 13 Hours, and how he views the movie.

His immense bravery and strength are something to aspire to in day-to-day life.

"You won't get the momentum until you take that first step"

Kris Paronto - “Tanto” as he is affectionately known in security contracting circles - is a former Army Ranger from 2nd Battalion 75th Ranger Regiment and private security contractor who has deployed throughout South America, Central America, the Middle East, and North Africa. He also worked with the US Government’s Global Response Staff conducting low profile security in high threat environments throughout the world.

Kris was part of the CIA annex security team that responded to the terrorist attack on the US Special Mission in Benghazi, Libya, September 11th, 2012, helping to save over 20 lives while fighting off terrorists from the CIA Annex for over 13 hours. Kris’s story along with his brothers in arms from that night is told in the book 13 Hours, written by Mitchell Zuckoff.

Topics covered in this podcast:

• What is Boater Homing?
• Can you stay in a campground with a boat?
• Working remote on the road/boat

Hey RVers! Did you know over 30,000 RVs are stolen every year in the US, costing over $600 million? In this video, we dive into the RV theft epidemic—why it’s happening, how it impacts us, and most importantly, what you can do to keep your RV safe. From high-quality locks to little-known secrets like VIN etching and hidden GPS trackers, we’ve got you covered with practical tips and insights. We also spotlight awesome resources like e3camping.com and e3rving.com for extra support. Whether you’re a full-time RVer or a weekend warrior, this is a must-watch to protect your home on wheels!

Key Highlights:

• Shocking stats: 30,000+ RVs stolen annually
• Why thieves target RVs (hint: black market demand!)
• Emotional and financial impacts on RVers
• Top prevention strategies + secret tips most RVers don’t know
• Community support ideas to stay safe

Let us know in the comments: Have you ever had a close call with RV theft? What’s your go-to security trick?

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#RVTheft #RVLife #RVSecurity #RVingTips #RVCommunity #ProtectYourRV #RVTravel #CampingSafety #RVHacks #e3camping #e3rving

Mentioned in this episode:

50 real business ideas for RVers ebook
RV Entrepreneur Podcast 200+ episodes
RV Entrepreneur Facebook Group
Work From Anywhere 30 day Course
Myths of working on the road
Techno RV - partner of E3
Traveling mailbox
Nexstand Laptop Stand
Krisp Audio - removes background audio
Mimo antenna
Systemization of running a business: Traveling mailbox, mobile internet, AT&T unlimited plan through E3 (if available). Tech to make it easier. Krisp audio.
Links mentioned in this episode:

Heathandalyssa.com

50 jobs ebook for Rvers: https://heath-alyssa.ck.page/61e70cd84e

30 remote jobs: https://heath-alyssa.ck.page/8b410b260b

Start your own mobile business ebook: https://heath-alyssa.ck.page/3b992e3061

RV Entrepreneur Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/makemoneyrving

Course: https://therventrepreneur.teachable.com/p/work-from-anywhere

Krisp Audio: https://krisp.ai/

RV Entrepreneur Podcast: https://heathandalyssa.com/rv-entrepreneur-podcast/

This Podcast, listen as Brian Johnson and Matt Caldwell, the Executive Director from Tread lightly chat about what Tread Lightly is, the stat of the economy and how it impacts outdoor recreation and how to take care of the beautiful public lands we love. We always talk about thow important it is to "Leave it better than you found it"
As an E3 Member you have an opportunity to get 50% off Discount on a Tread Lightly Membership
https://treadlightly.org/