He has to justify why he took 90 grand out the business, if someone like the IRS questions. He more then likely claiming his salary is covering business expense such as taking these "trips" which never amount to anything. He said the same thing when he was traveling to get co packers distributions for the energy drinks. Sounds like free vacation trips on our dime.
actually the MJ deal has been in the works since Jan 5, 2015:
"...We plan to move forward to complete the development of a new proprietary functional beverage. The new product has the support of a prominent member of the medical community to do a clinical study at little cost to the Company...."