Okay, let’s tackle this. So Derek Gagnon has a mix of sales and operations skills, which is not super common. He has skills like sales operations, product development, and leadership, which are in demand. However, his location is Greater Boston, which is a relatively expensive area. Based on national averages, sales professionals with similar skills might charge $50-$100 per hour. Considering Derek’s certification as a Lean Six Sigma Yellow Belt, which adds some value, I’ll estimate his rate to be around $75 per hour.