Steve like to dangle the carrot to get people to buy. You know that. You're a veteran here.
The financials don't lie and neither do I. Reported commissions were EXACTLY 12.5% of sales and SB commision rate was 12.5% for the periods in question. Normally, independent reps earn a different commission rate which is tied to the selling price (ie. higher price, higher commision rate). Therefore, it would be mathematically impossible for commissions to be exactly 12.5% of sales every quarter. Think about it. Steve Berman is your one and only sales rep.