Can you get a reference from agency providers? Or is it from the agency itself/should I ask them or the specific provider? Just wondering how that works. Thanks.
As most of the time the ref comes, if they'll even give it, from the agency owner or booker, , not the actual provider you saw.
I had a bad experience when I accepted a reference from an agency when I first started. I was told he was safe and fine but he showed up clearly under the influence of drugs and was extremely paranoid and attracting attention. I had to ask him to leave. So I am very wary about agency references.
Most agencies don't actually screen clients, from what I've seen. There are a few good ones and I know who they are because they contact me for references so I know they check. On the flipside, I have requested refs from an agency and they have refused me. I think mostly because the booker/manager/whatever is answering the emails or phone and they don't know.
Your best bet might be to get a P411 and some agencies are able to give you an okay.
very true!
I rather have a reference from a independent lady than from an agency.
Most agencies don't actually screen clients, from what I've seen. There are a few good ones and I know who they are because they contact me for references so I know they check. On the flipside, I have requested refs from an agency and they have refused me. I think mostly because the booker/manager/whatever is answering the emails or phone and they don't know.
Your best bet might be to get a P411 and some agencies are able to give you an okay.