These rates don't mean anything...as the only thing of concern to the client is what you sound like & what you do to make the affair successful by giving 110% of your talents to make the people have a good time, and when they leave they are blown away by the overall experience ...otherwise yea you'll get paid once....but forget about repeat business... giving people more then their moneys worth is what it is all about every single time.
When they hand you a check at the end of the GIG look them in the eyes and say thank you very much,.......
But, the RETURN look in the clients eyes says it all.