What's in it for ME??

A Fence-Side Conversation That Got Me Thinking

Last week at my day job - not my business, but the one that pays the bills for now - I had a conversation with a coworker that stuck with me. He saw me arranging an install around a customer's health appointments. He saw me being kind and accommodating and asked:

"Why are you like that? What are you gaining from being so nice?"

It wasn't just a question. It was a mindset. One that sees kindness as a transaction, not a value. One that asks, "What's in it for me?" before asking, "What does this moment need?"

And it made me pause - because Beauty for the Homebound was born from the exact opposite belief.

The Transactional Trap

We're taught to measure everything in dollar and cents. If you spend $15 you better make $150. If you give an hour, you better get something tangible in return. But what if the real return isn't always financial?

What if the value is in:

• A smile of someone who hasn't had a haircut in months

• The dignity restored by a fresh manicure

• The connection made in a quiet living room, not a busy salon

The Bigger Picture

Beauty for the Homebound isn't just a business. it's a bridge - between beauty professionals and people who are often forgotten. It's about purpose-driven work. Yes, there's money to be made (and with a $15/month subscription and no commissions, it's a great deal). But the real gain? That's in the heart.

To the Skeptics

If you're only looking at what you can get, you might miss what you can become. A business owner. A community builder. A source of light in someone's day.

So to my coworker - and anyone else asking "What's in it for me?" I say: Maybe the better question is "What can I give?" Because sometimes, that's where the real rewards begin.