Normally I follow the philosophy of "if you don't have anything good to say, then don't say anything at all" about my peers and vendors.

The two philosophies are completely incongruous.

I have a different philosophy in that their is not a cost to the $, rather a decision level to make dependent upon the return of that $.

As they see their agent supported with progressive, industry-leading sales philosophies, they’ll have greater reason to engage in business with the organization.

Well I personally am of the basic philosophy that if they've paid their debt to society then what right do I have to hold it against them.Now I do balance this with business liability.

I like your “stay and pray” quote, although I’m not so stuck in this “hold” philosophy that I’m willing to ignore what is going on and take appropriate action.

I prefer the philosophy of a few dollars of sunk cost within the protection of a herd to that of the rugged individualist. 

That option comes with a cost but whatever works with your philosophy is the right option.Next, do some leg work on those listing sites.

It seems you are arguing from the standpoint of the free market as a philosophy, rather than a system.

I understand the mindset as you shift your philosophy over to the operators side of things when it comes to syndication and its a service you can give busy professionals looking to grow their wealth.