I found being my own sponsor was best. I don't send hits/sales to anyone except me.
When I first started with AVS back in 96 I built up enough equity to build my own. I then used that. I am about to start a paysite network since avs is just too much trouble as I am sure you're aware
So many bad sites, fraudulent webmasters. I finally disallowed anyone to signup unless they were invited, or known by someone who was.