If you treated this as a business then I am sure you would not have the same concerns. After all you are after the bottom line. Just remember the simple rules, buy low, spend only what you need and sell at the right time. If you are so worried about what people think about you then re=examine your life.Are you boasting? I’m not being judgemental but sometimes we have to question our own motives.
How do we come across to others? So many people have been burned in this market and those that are left should ensure that they in their dealings don’t try make a profit by underhand means. If you are sure you have done the right thing, paid the people you should have, then answer them by pointing out the the money you have made has created jobs and you have made a difference for good.
Just believe in yourself.