You've put a lot more effort into breaking down a lot of the issues than I would have, but my initial thoughts while reading the post were very similar to what

You've put a lot more effort into breaking down a lot of the issues than I would have, but my initial thoughts while reading the post were very similar to what you laid out. But it's almost a disservice to say anything more to this man than, get a job in sales. He should literally forget everything else written and just focus on getting a job in sales.