He's actually been around for quite some time. I saw and met him probably 10 years ago. Nice enough fellow. He was quite gentle/kind in his manners around the horses and did accomplish his goals during the seminars. But I can't say he's the best or the worst I've seen. Although I think time and marketing has changed him some. I haven't seen him in person again since the first meeting, but the books and videos have not impressed me recently.