Obvious that I'm a newbie.

I have seen less than a handful of providers.  All of them only once.  I am trying to book ladies from agencies but want references.  If I give the name and number of the ladies I've seen, should I give those ladies a heads up?

Protocol?

Also, if none of my "references" answer the agencies call, is there something else that I can do?

Thanks!

I personally would ask the ladies if they would do that for you first.
But, then I have always asked before, for any and all types of references. Be it a job or credit. It's just common courtesy in my opinion.

If I felt like the session went well with a lady in my early days then I asked the lady if I might use her as a reference. If she said yes, then I did.

Since you didn't ask after your visit,  you might give her a heads up you are going to use her as a reference. I've only had one lady to refuse but it was all in fun, as she said she didn't want to share me...lol

Most ladies realize it's part of the biz and don't mind but you do need to give them a heads up.

Good luck!...DB8

Yes, it is proper to always ask a lady you have seen beforehand for a reference and let her know to whom you would be giving her information.

However

I suggest joining the verification sites

date-check
preferred411
roomservice2000

so that you do not experience the delays associated with direct provider references....

Is there one verification site that is preferred or more popular/universal?