Not an escort but if you haven't quit yet, you might ask your agencies how they screen and then use the parts you like and throw out the others.

I would suggest you make contact with one or more of the other ladies on this board.  If you are worried about competition in your area, choose someone from further away.

As far as I can tell, the ladies who come here are very supportive of their sisters, particularly one in your situation.

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You should have someone that knows where you are and who you're with at ALL times.

I have made alot more friends (with other providers, and with gentlemen), money and had much greater experiences, since being independant.  Working for an agency should be moving on with the middle ages.  Do a search on my recent posts here, Sedona is also a good source for learning your safety techniques.....welcome to the world of freedom!  The main point of screening is working only with gentlemen who will allow you to call them through a main switchboard that will cross reference through yellow pages.  This is worthless if you then do not check his ID.  Outcall is fine, but you have more control of your invironment with incall regarding taping devices.  Always have your gents put devices and clothes in a closet or drawer.  NEVER discuss fees.  Have them posted on your website and direct potentials back to read them.  Go to www.escort-watch.com  for $30.00 annually you will find many ways to remain safe and if you want to go the extra mile, anonymous.  I posted another message here today, with a few more tips....if you chose your gentlemen through thier professional achievements, vs. fun party boys, you shouldn't need a driver.  You should have a person to call in and out to that would know how to find where you last went.  Other than that, hard working gents, generally are safe, respectfuland fun.  I recieve flowers, candy, dinner, compliments, sometimes other perks like concert tickets.  I go to ball games, and all sorts of other outings with gents I have developed a nice friendship with.  Other advantages include renting a condo without tons of verification, at a decent rate.  But this is not done without diligence and hard work on my part.  Fast replies (once you have done your screening from information you have already requested on your website, that is sent to you via e-mail), without any deviance from your requests.  No innappropriate comments in e-mail or phone conversations should take place as this can be documented and used against you in the future.  And once all of this is done, above all else, you should be ON TIME!  Our gents have small windows of opportunity if they are indeed hard workers and deserve that consideration.  You will soon build a reputation that wil not require any advertising once you have established a history of good reviews. And also, make sure your fee etiquette is advertised.  Plain envelope in plain view that is never discussed.  Your gift should never be touched until your funtime is over!  If someone tries to start talking or negotiating money for any sex act even after they are naked, ABORT immediately!  Call him an asshole, and get out as soon as you can.  This only happened to me once, I got to take a ride to the pokie.  Believe it or not, this sounds like alot of rules, but the veteran guys out there understand it and they will COME!......