Okay, let’s tackle this. So John Tranby has a broad range of marketing skills, including marketing strategy, advertising, and brand management. He also has leadership experience, which is valuable. The location is the Greater Minneapolis-St. Paul Area, which is considered a mid-sized market. Marketing professionals with his skill set and experience in this region might charge around $100–$200 per hour. However, considering his expertise in integrated marketing and leadership, I’ll estimate around $125 per hour, which is slightly above the average. This rate is also in line with national averages for marketing managers and directors in this region.