This is kind of like tech sales at huge tech old-cos. Sales people there can pull down insane comp if aligned to the right account with way less work than a traditional sales grind.

Even if he did, that’s not such a bad deal.

Particularly if the brand has value when he’s ready to move on and can be sold.

Or bar owners pulling down similar amounts.

The VERY lucky ones that have been around a long while and own their building, sure.