If you want to be proven wrong you can DM his name. I can prove otherwise and will DM you his actual production not his Pollyanna façade. I dont know where he works but this is an example from your area. There are 4 male RDFN buyers agents who serve San Marcos area. Here is their Summer production this year.
Perhaps your friend is chasing buyers but not producing like the rest and worried about job security as they have already cut 1/3rd nationwide