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Phenominal post! With on exception (imo), all your points are ........
Danny,
A few things may be happening here.
First off let's look at what would go through the mind of most hobbyists. While the following is possible it's not always the culprit. Perhaps you are contacting lazy providers who don't really care. I don't personally know any like that but I have heard that they exist. The issue of the Agency not contacting you back is perplexing, as they have nothing better to do than screen and set up appointments. I say this only from what I have learned and heard in the field, as I don't have any first hand exposure to how an Agency works or conducts it's business. I have always been an Independent.
Speaking of Agencies, that's a pretty gray area. No offense to the Agency folks, but I won't accept a reference from them. They weren't in the room and didn't have physical contact with the client. I will accept a reference from a provider who works for an agency, but not the agency itself. I have two exceptions to this and both of those exceptions exist in Vegas and everyone knows who they are. Their reputation is sterling. Then the question of quality begs to be addressed. Don't be offended as I can't find a better way to portray this example, but if your reference is [email protected] from BackPage, well we are going to have an issue. Not long ago a client contacted me and his references were three providers from a brothel in Tijuana. That appointment did not work out as you can imagine. If your references cannot stand alone as legitimate and professional providers, they will not work for screening purposes. Keep in mind that I am giving examples and not saying any of these things apply to you individually.
Perhaps it's an issue of the type of providers you are contacting. Are they well reviewed on TER with a solid history? If not, you may want to consider looking at a thoroughly vested provider instead. Could it be your request is too explicate for a provider to reply to? Is it possible that you are requesting an appointment time without enough lead time? As an example, I rarely book an appointment in under 4 weeks. My schedule is very limited. Same day and next day are almost impossible and only possible if I had a cancelation in my provider or professional life at the same time AND you have incredible references and screening tools. I don't have forms to fill out, but I do have rigid and detailed screening guidelines. Look at my website to see what screening is like if you have never been fully exposed to it.
I would touch base with those that you submitted information to already and just ask them point blank if they have screened you. I try to answer all my mail in 4 hours. Most of the time I get to it in less. Sometimes, it takes me a full day. Once in a while, if I am out of town with provider or non provider clients it may take me a full 24 hours. But I have the decency to tell you I am unavailable. If you are not getting a reply at all, there are many more fish in the pond. There are many providers who I am sure would love to spend some time with you. In the end, the journey will be worth it I am sure.
A few things may be happening here.
First off let's look at what would go through the mind of most hobbyists. While the following is possible it's not always the culprit. Perhaps you are contacting lazy providers who don't really care. I don't personally know any like that but I have heard that they exist. The issue of the Agency not contacting you back is perplexing, as they have nothing better to do than screen and set up appointments. I say this only from what I have learned and heard in the field, as I don't have any first hand exposure to how an Agency works or conducts it's business. I have always been an Independent.
Speaking of Agencies, that's a pretty gray area. No offense to the Agency folks, but I won't accept a reference from them. They weren't in the room and didn't have physical contact with the client. I will accept a reference from a provider who works for an agency, but not the agency itself. I have two exceptions to this and both of those exceptions exist in Vegas and everyone knows who they are. Their reputation is sterling. Then the question of quality begs to be addressed. Don't be offended as I can't find a better way to portray this example, but if your reference is [email protected] from BackPage, well we are going to have an issue. Not long ago a client contacted me and his references were three providers from a brothel in Tijuana. That appointment did not work out as you can imagine. If your references cannot stand alone as legitimate and professional providers, they will not work for screening purposes. Keep in mind that I am giving examples and not saying any of these things apply to you individually.
Perhaps it's an issue of the type of providers you are contacting. Are they well reviewed on TER with a solid history? If not, you may want to consider looking at a thoroughly vested provider instead. Could it be your request is too explicate for a provider to reply to? Is it possible that you are requesting an appointment time without enough lead time? As an example, I rarely book an appointment in under 4 weeks. My schedule is very limited. Same day and next day are almost impossible and only possible if I had a cancelation in my provider or professional life at the same time AND you have incredible references and screening tools. I don't have forms to fill out, but I do have rigid and detailed screening guidelines. Look at my website to see what screening is like if you have never been fully exposed to it.
I would touch base with those that you submitted information to already and just ask them point blank if they have screened you. I try to answer all my mail in 4 hours. Most of the time I get to it in less. Sometimes, it takes me a full day. Once in a while, if I am out of town with provider or non provider clients it may take me a full 24 hours. But I have the decency to tell you I am unavailable. If you are not getting a reply at all, there are many more fish in the pond. There are many providers who I am sure would love to spend some time with you. In the end, the journey will be worth it I am sure.
Do any of you guys find you can't get through the client screening process with some of the Indy girls and Agencies? I fill out the forms with my references and personal info and hardly ever hear back from them. I have excellent referrals including a popular agency where I'm a regular. What gives? Seems they're just turning business away.
Its because we dont like you and just feel like picking on you lol just kidding. Every indy and agency has a different screening process, so sometimes at least for agencies its better to call or shoot them an email asking what the status is on your screening form. I dont know about indies cause Im not an indy,I have worked indy but not now, however with an agency you can have anywhere to 40 plus screening forms to go through a day if not more and screening also takes time. Be patient and if you dont hear back in a couple days contact and ask.
BTW you have email .....Taylor 
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