"We just have to say 'no' for ninety minutes," Mark coached Sarah as they pulled into the lush grounds of the Cypress Harbour Villas . "Keep your head down, don't mention our income, and for heaven's sake, don't look at the brochures."
The morning of the presentation, they entered a room that looked like a high-end lounge. Enter Bill, their "Vacation Consultant." Bill didn’t look like a shark; he looked like a friendly uncle. He spent the first hour talking about his own family, building trust and rapport . He asked about their favorite memories. He made it feel like they weren't buying a property, but "buying time" with each other. timeshare promotion
Mark and Sarah knew the catch. To unlock the discounted stay , they had to agree to a "90-minute vacation ownership presentation." Mark, a spreadsheet enthusiast, had already done the math. The villa usually cost $400 a night. They were essentially being paid $600 to listen to a guy named Gary talk about "legacy" and "equity." "We just have to say 'no' for ninety