An independent escort acts on her own accord and manages her own bookings. There is no intermediary between an independent escort and the client. She dictates when, how and why. Independents can refuse bookings, extend bookings, or travel for as long as they like. Agency escorts operate based on daily availability and limited booking schedules. Independent escorts work for themselves and manage their own rates, and marketing. They are solely responsible for finding and screening their clients, arranging appointments, and handling payments. Independent escorts typically have more control over their work and may be able to charge higher rates, but they also bear the full risk of any safety or legal issues that may arise. On the other hand, escorts who work for agencies are employed by a company that provides them with administrative and marketing support, including arranging appointments, screening clients, and handling payments. Agencies often have a pool of clients and can match them with escorts based on the clients’ preferences and the escorts’ availability. Escorts who work for agencies may have less control over their work and rates, but they benefit from the safety and security of working with an established company that has a reputation to uphold.