I hope you can see I have the same desire, though my communication style can be a bit more formal at times! 

On my third request the subject was ignore even while still communicating with him and his team on related subjects.

Less risk, better cash flow, efficiencies of scale.

This is a minor issue with communication (I doubt) will turn into a big one

Do you typically see that the overall cost (time and money) is more efficient working with a quality wholesaler, or do you find that your return on investment is better for running your own acquisition marketing initiative?

It's usually more productive and efficient to work with a person or company that does it all the time to know what pitfalls to navigate. 

We could use more proactive communication. 

So to conclude my friend, I think there is always two sides of every story, and it sounds to me like there is room to point fingers all around, starting with the fact that both of you ought to have had a detailed and written contract and much better communication throughout the process, for the exact reason of avoiding the mess you are both in now.

This was another game change for me years ago.Other good productivity books I read:7 Levels of Communication - Michael Maher (Has productivity process but more about how to utilize your network if you are in sales)Eat That Frog - Brian TracyAtomic Habits - James ClearFocus - Stephen Covey

@Curt Ingram Few helpful BP tips for getting that communication heard.