Podcast: FIVE Minute Bark Podcast Episode Title: Pete Canavan

Hello - my name is Pete Canavan and I am a personal safety expert who can help keep your child safe in college. Threats from hazing incidents to identity thieves to active shooters and more concern us all. Safety is a top priority for students and parents, and I provide simple, actionable ways to reduce these threats and improve safety at college and beyond.

College: Is Your Kid In Danger?

Cyber and Personal Safety Black Belt Pete Canavan Has Them Covered...Online and Off

Episode Description: Personal Safety Expert Pete Canavan will make you safer both online & offline in just minutes. Discover the critical safety secrets he has uncovered through his unique blend of experiences as an IT security consultant, self-defense instructor, university public safety officer, and event security professional.

New college students are led to believe that sharing personal information and freely expressing their opinions on social media is expected and their right to free speech. What they fail to understand is that any information they reveal may be used to steal their identity, prevent them from being hired and possibly even get them hurt or killed. If they are not careful about what they post, it may limit their career advancement, significantly lower future earnings potential, and even cost them their lives.

(It is well known that) college is a time for learning, experiencing and growing as a person...but it is little understood that it is also the point in time when students form relationships, political beliefs, attitudes, and habits that will shape them for the rest of their lives. The influence of their friends, teachers and the social and political climate on campus are huge factors in their development - both good and bad. Understanding and learning can help parents assist their sons and daughters avoid future pitfalls and grow up to be successful, productive members of society.

Almost every day we are shocked by news of another problem at a college or university. From hazing incidents to active shooters to identity theft and stolen items, there are many reasons why staying safe in college has become the top priority for many students and their parents. You must learn what threats exist in order to stay safe, and cyber and personal safety black belt Pete Canavan has them covered...online and off in his newest book, "The Ultimate Guide to College Safety."

Guest credibility: Pete Canavan has worked as a self-employed information technology consultant since 1995, keeping his clients' computers, networks and accounts safe and secure. As a martial artist and self-defense instructor for over 20 years, Pete trains others through classes and workshops on how to protect themselves from all manner of physical threats to their personal safety. He is currently a 5th Degree Black Belt Master Instructor in both Hapkido and TaeKwonDo and is an expert with over a dozen martial arts weapons. Pete has also worked as a university public safety officer and event security professional and is familiar with many of the threats that face all of us in both public and private settings. He is a certified Lethal Weapons Agent under Pennsylvania's Act 235. In addition he is certified in First Aid, CPR, AED use and naloxone (opiod reversal) administration. A former radio show host, Pete has made it his mission to educate others on how to protect themselves from the multitude of threats to personal safety and security that exist due to his blend of professional experiences which make him uniquely qualified to do so. He has been quoted in and has written articles for major periodicals including USA Today, the NY Post, and The Washington Post.

Testimonial: Master Pete makes a lot of sense and puts out extremely good advice. His written information is well written and structured. I have enjoyed his articles and videos a lot!" - J.D. (personal client)

Testimonial #2: After reading and applying the concepts from just the first chapter of this book, I have a huge boost in my safety awareness and confidence. My advice is for every current and incoming college student to grab this right now!" Anna R, sophomore, Penn State University

I help people with: There is a myth that most people believe, and that is in order to learn how to effectively protect yourself from physical threats you need years of martial arts training and have to spend a lot of money. This is simply not true, and so I solve the problem and dispel the myth that you must train for a long time in order to become proficient at self-defense. I can impart effective self-defense techniques in hours, not years through workshops and seminars. In addition, I teach others how to improve their online safety in minutes without having to be an IT security expert like me. I do this by explaining actionable steps that anyone can put to immediate use to protect themselves on the Internet from such threats as identity theft (the #1 crime in the US according to the FBI), securing social media accounts and learning how create uncrackable passwords. These are just some examples. This enables others to increase their personal safety and security to protect themselves both online and offline without having to be an expert in either martial arts or computers. My epiphany was when I realized a few years ago that not only was I teaching others how to increase their personal safety through my martial arts and self-defense teaching, but I had been helping my IT clients stay safe from online threats to their systems and accounts for years. With the rise in both cyberattacks and school shootings, I knew that I was in the unique position to be able to help people stay safe in both the digital world and the physical world.

Client Success Examples: One client came to me who was shy, afraid and lacking confidence. She began training with me and putting my ideas and techniques into practice. I am proud to say that she has exceeded my expectations! She has turned into a confident woman that is pursuing endeavors she never dreamed possible and attributes the change to my instruction.

Your Offer: For those listening today, I have a special bonus! If you visit GuideToCollegeSafety.com before the end of the month, you will receive 3 free chapters from my "Ultimate Guide to College Safety" book. If you purchase the book from this web site ONLY, not only will you receive a 25% discount, but I will also mail you FREE of charge my "Self-Defense Survival Guide" book AND you will also receive 4 free reports including "Top 12 Anti-Burglary Tips", "The 4 Types of Attacker", "Self-Defense Items For Everyday Carry", and "How to Survive a Riot." These 4 reports are typically reserved for those who purchase my self-defense book, but they will be sent via email in PDF format to your audience. This offer will only be valid until the end of the month, so visit GuideToCollegeSafety.com now and get 2 physical books for the price of 1, PLUS 4 additional reports absolutely FREE!

Value action steps: In order to immediately increase your online safety, visit CampusSafetyUniversity.com and request the free Online Safety Checklist. Also check out the many safety articles on the site. You can also purchase my latest book, "The Ultimate Guide to College Safety" there. Next, sign up for a free account at my self-defense website, LearnSelfDefenseOnline.com and gain access to free tips and 4 free reports on various personal safety topics. You can also get my beginner's book on self-defense, the "Self-Defense Survival Guide" which contains over 200 photos there. Videos of the techniques in the book are also on the website for those who buy the book. Finally, visit my personal web site, PeteCanavan.com if you are interested in learning more about me and having me to speak at your school or conduct a safety workshop or consult for your business or organization.

Offer link: guidetocollegesafety.com