Contrary to popular belief, this is not set because I believe it will give me a higher return.

Specifically payments to companies linked to promoters to do the work and the rates they charge.

You can also promote it on STR outlets (or your agent should).

I believe coaching does work, but I also believe that 90% of the coaches are better at marketing / self promotion than they are at doing deals. 

Many people have limiting beliefs, a mental barrier that prevents someone from achieving their goals or living fully, so they sabotage any hopes of progress through words or actions.

I'm debating sponsoring other areas to hang my material up.What ways do you like to promote your business?

I do not know how they are handling new customers verse the Midland existing customers.Regarding the customer service it seems the people I dealt with are still employed and only my "personal rep" as it were, was promoted and another took her place.

Aside from this forum and the events promoted here, where else would you recommend looking to find connections or events with experienced flippers in Chicago? 

They are a national organization that promotes all kinds of creative real estate deals. 

I've read a lot of bad information on how some gurus are promoting techniques that are flawed at best, fraud at worst.