Considering how much time I have put into these projects, how extensive my network is and how wide my knowledge regarding these matters is, it would seem logical that a financial reward is inevitable at some point.
Yes, and it's also
logical that if you keep playing the lottery it's
inevitable that you will win. If your primary value at this point is your credibility as a hard-working, honest businessperson, how are you going to show that reputation? You sound like a person who would make a great employee, not employer.