Yes that is something that impacts my field , too. I am supposed to "look expensive" to attract more money, but I cant look expensive until I make the money. Meanwhile I have mad skills, and a strong resume with proven success in my projects (and tons of insight about my failures that help me be a better coach) ... anyway I really relate to this. I think it is silly logic : Literally anyone can roll up in fancy clothes and a cool car. that doesnt mean they have skills. It just means they spent some money on some shit they don't need. ha!