Hi Guys,
I am looking to get into the hobby and it seems that many of the providers require references.  For ID verification, I could give my work phone but that goes directly to me so I'm not sure how much that would help.  Even worse, I am a consultant so I am not officially employed at that company (though I have my own office phone and company email address).

Any hobbyists or providers have advice on getting started?  Especially for how providers confirm ID in my type of situation.

Thanks for your help.

(PS I am in San Diego if anyone has any locality-specific suggestions)