I completely agree regarding negotiation. But it's hard not to see these points from the parent as seeming entitled or as looking down on business types because they're not as good as, or important as, you.

"a pair of frat boy types who had business school degrees."

"They pitch their idea as if it were a company, but all they have are some powerpoint and a few phone calls under their belt."

"They don't understand when I laugh at them..."

He is describing his perceptions and experiences as far as I can tell.