Okay, let’s tackle this. So Richard has 31 years of experience in event planning, which is a long time. Typically, event planners with this level of experience can charge higher rates. However, the industry average for event planners in the US is around $50-$75 per hour. Considering Richard’s expertise in corporate events and live events, which are in high demand, I’ll estimate his rate to be around $125 per hour, which is slightly above the industry average.