Self-funded search vs. traditional search: what fed that decision?

SF Community!

For any active searchers out there, how did you decide between self-funded vs. traditional search? Was it just a matter of being able to raise funds, or did you think of something else? I'm beginning to raise a fund, but want to understand how others thought about theirs (i.e., did anyone attempt self-funded and switch? Or vice versa?) Thanks!