Hi
Indeed some interesting views put forward.
I particularly agree with Julio’s comments.
Having visited Nick’s website I don’t see anything wrong with it. It‘s called 'Marketing'. Visit any company website/ watch any TV advert/ look at any magazine advert: They all stress the 'benefits' of the product they are promoting.
A cynical (but also realistic) definition of Marketing is: 'Selling a product that people don’t need at a price they should not be willing to pay'.
I admire Nick that he has managed to persuade so many people to part with so much money. Essentially each of his clients is paying more (for a 3 month trip) than I spent on my 30 months bike RTW. So what? He found the people, he sold the tour, he should reap the rewards.
His clients want to do it the Nick Sanders Way. If they are enjoying it, good for them. Good for Nick.
Later
ChrisB
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