Actually I think he could benefit from this talk as well. I don't think I'd be where I am without MC. (I had an IC as well) I understand the issues of costs and finding one.
I think he said his W isn't ready for MC, yet. But I hope she gets there. I don't want to suggest that you cant' succeed without MC. You can.
Patience is bitter, but its fruit is sweet. --Jean Jacques Rousseau.