Fabulous post Mike. I wish you success with that licensing deal, hope it comes off for you.
I think as I get older, and also because I am of a temperament where I don't feel comfortable with live performance, these new technologies offer platforms for me that have never before been available.
I think you are right that it is a question of getting 'out there' being seen and this depends on desire to succeed, and just what success means to the individual.
Certainly we all seek a level of financial security, and finding this in a creative space, well, what could be more rewarding?
Many thanks for sharing your ideas.