At first sounded like a real person, but was a machine and when i didn't answer yes or no it hung up on me. I One of my partners was actually was interested in what they had to offer...
Caller asks to speak to owner. I inquire about what. Caller repeats "are you the owner?" I reply "I am the person who screens all calls -- this is in my job description." Caller hangs up.
My guess is it's one of those "we will lend money to your small business" deals. They always think that somehow they will do better if they refuse to state their business but manage to catch the owner unaware.
Callers who think I'm the enemy and/or try to browbeat me will NEVER get put through to anybody else at this office. If you cannot be polite and honest with the person who answers the phone, when you want a deal, what are the odds you will behave decently after something has been signed?