New to this and been a VIP for about a month.  I believe I am getting ingnored because my profile does not have any references.

Also, sometimes it is easier to get your foot in the door with ESTABLISHED agencies....

Make sure that it is an agency that is respected in your local area.

Ladies who are friendly to newbies will often state that on their website.

Good luck!
Serene

Having only recently started myself, I found that if I contacted a well-reviewed lady and simply provided the information she wanted in a respectful manner, everything went fine.  Some providers prefer email, some have a contact form, some like a phone call.  It's on their website.  I provided employment verification the first couple of times and you should probably be prepared to do something similar.

One point that the veterans here made to me is that you WANT to go to a provider who screens.  It means that she's careful and is making sure to avoid LE, which is all to the good.

Hang in there, check your regional board for possibilities, and have fun.  You're in for some great times, my friend

I suggest two routes. The first route,choose a lady that takes email. Give your first name and state that you saw her ad on xxx site and would like an appointment on zzz day at approximately ttt time. Leave the introduction at that. If she responds requesting verification information, give her the information that she asks for. I have used that method and have not been turned down. A second route is using a up and up agency. You can find agencies for any large city via numerous escort malls. Put each agency's phone number through TER search and read reviews that pop up. Avoid agencies that have no reviewed ladies or which has ladies getting poor reviews. My rule of thumb on agency reviews is that if more than 20% of their ladies are rated average or below, I avoid. I have had exceptional experiences with agencies when traveling, the key is to do homework. If you will use local agencies, the same methods apply. Agencies have an added benefit in that a lady will almost always be available so getting stood up is unlikely.

Thank's everyone.  Took your advice and contacted a very well established and reviewed LV lady and she has agreed to see me tonight.  She is also aware of my situation and looks forward to being my first reference.