NO!
He came out on top because he had good employees that didn't have to depend on the goof to make everyday decisions.
He even admitted that after the season ended.
EMPLOYEES make or break a business!
NOT the boss. LOL
A real good example is bearing sea gold.
Years ago when I had 53 guys working for me doing industrial/commercial electrical work, I spent 10 years putting a crew together and had no issue with leaving for the Air Guard for 3 to 6 weeks at a time with little to no issues.
Rule of thumb in any business!
I NEVER told any of my people to do anything. I always asked, it made a huge difference after seeing my step dad SCREW up more than one business acting and talking like the little prick in the Yukon!
Under Edit,
Lets not forget who got Parker started!
His Grandpa!
Not only with the opportunity to do it, but financially.
Then how many times did we see him ask mommy,daddy AND Grandpa for money along the way, even after the first trip to the Yukon. LOL