I've been an off and on hobbyist for the last 5 years. Unfortunately I have never asked for the providers I've seen to provide reviews or references. I've moved to a new city and in today's climate good providers want/need references. What do you do?

Do a search for the word "reference" etc. It's never too late to start over.

p.s. Good providers ALWAYS want/need references, regardless the climate.

Most ladies will still be more than happy to give you a refereance.  It keeps all the ladies safe. Email them up front and ask if they would mind and then away you go!

just ask one of the gals you have seen to vouch for you  and if they are not cool with that then just sign up for datecheck of p411...that will save you the hassle

In this industry with a sense of self, class, dignity and safety. Get it.. They do not mind saying nice things about you to another lady...

We assume if you have seen 1 you will see another. There is no room for jealousy here. Jealousy is the difference between a relationship and an understanding of business.. If you wanted Jealousy etc. You would have found a girlfriend not a "companion".....

getting pre-screened through Date-check.com, Preferred 411, or RoomService2000.com. Many ladies will accept this in place of references. Once you see a lady that does, you will have references from then on.

You'e in the best possible position to ask, as they would have no concerns about losing your business to another provider. Many ladies are fine about this, but the occasional provider can get testy.

I would ask the most recent, and/or best known of your old friends.