Good thread… this is a tough topic as I’m dealing with the same issues/thoughts.
I think the larger your catalog, the more you should consider doing non-exclusive. I think becoming active in the AJ community will help get you known as an artist, but at the end of the day, there are so many music libraries out there, you’d be better off hedging your bets and trying non-exclusives to see how that pans out.
I’m kind of in your same boat and am contemplating which route to take myself.
Best of luck to you!