Joey,
You should have absolutely no problems lining up sponsors! If Royce and the guys at OB Cues don't want to have two male players of John Schmidt's caliber competing head to head under their banner they should at least send you a couple dozen OB-2 blanks gratis for you to sell to offset expenses at this event and Galveston for the way you have been promoting the OB-2. Your glowing reviews have me tempted to buy a few blanks to play with myself.
You have also raised the profile of Jack Justis and Mike Bender tremendously. Every time I see pictures or the real thing I have to pause and admire the POW/MIA cue and case. True works of art that you have done a fine job of getting word out about, a good indication of how you would work for any quality sponsor. Being clean, tidy, well groomed, and well dressed with a smooth southern style has to be worth a bunch when you start doing personal appearances too!
Icing on the cake, you are a silver tongued devil on the mike with the excellent commentary and you are able to finely craft your writings. You are a great communicator. No promises but I am going to put in a good word for you at Bill the Barber's Bait Shop and Pool Room.
Hu