good points. knowing that they started the LLC together i bet that lets him get a share of the Krew videos when hes in them. plus the RSVLTS stuff. Plus his new "baseball hat" look opened the door for people to pay him to wear hats with their logos on it. (fedoras dont really have that option)Monthly views are pretty much in his normal 1.5 to 2 million range. He is getting flown out to events and paid to interact with his fans. Not sure what burn out people are seeing? He didn't put up a cookie review in a timely matter? He is putting out less videos? Perhaps his other income streams have increased so he doesn't see the need to work as much.
My theory is he's getting some sort of cut from the other Krew members' videos. And likely getting paid decently by RSVLTS as well.
I'll also be honest and say that being stuck home with sick kids in rainy NJ, i paid the $4 to be able to read his latest Patreon post. It basically says exactly what you just said. That when he started the Patreon, the channel was new and he was struggling. but now hes "in a position" where he can close it, and wants to encourage people to support other newer creators instead.
Its all really so interesting to me as somebody whose household is supported by a typical 9-5 steady government job with health and retirement benefits HAHA