When I was a kid I thought being a wilderness outfitter was the ultimate dream business/career. In college I worked for a guy that had a trophy room bigger then my house. He matched the arrogant rich guy stereotype to a “T”.

Between working for that guy and what you just described my enthusiasm for guiding/outfitting in general has been curbed greatly.

Still may consider doing some guiding after my kids are raised but would have to be pretty selective.