Thing is, there’s always an element of luck involved when breaking into such a competitive industry. Even before social media, pure talent was never enough. It’s a mixture of bonkers work ethic with an element of right place right time.
Also let’s be honest here, no one listens to prog anymore.
Respect to you lads trying to make a go of it, but the odds are stacked.
I think your outlook should be one of doing it for fun, and any money that comes your way from it should be seen as a bonus.