Okay, let’s tackle this. So Valerie has a Master’s degree in Business Administration (MBA) and a range of skills including luxury goods, management, customer service, and business process improvement. She’s based in Temple, Texas, which is a smaller market. Considering her education and skills, I’d estimate her hourly rate to be around $75, which is on the lower end of the scale for someone with her qualifications. This is likely due to her location and the type of industry she’s in.