Telemarketers and Telemarketers: A Unique Caller’s Tale

If a telemarketer calls another telemarketer, the situation usually unfolds in a predictable manner. In most cases, one or both of the telemarketers realize they have dialed a colleague and immediately disengage the call.

Typical Call Dynamics

Typically, the telemarketer who made the initial call will apologize and end the call quickly. It is not uncommon for the callers to briefly engage in a light-hearted conversation about their shared profession before mutual respect dictates hanging up.

However, continuous calls to another telemarketer despite being explicitly informed of their profession can be considered harassment and may be illegal. Professional courtesy and adherence to privacy norms are essential in the telemarketing industry. Best practices include respecting 'do not call' lists and avoiding harassment.

My Encounter with Telemarketing Curiosities

A recent experience has left me feeling somewhat disappointed. On a random day, I received calls about credit card loans, but with a twist—a YouTube channel! The thought struck me: what if the next telemarketer caller was a tech-savvy peer who could promote my channel? However, my expectations of humorous anecdotes and amusing incidents were not fully met.

Another Telemarketing Oddity

I have heard a sometimes humorous theory: if telemarketers were to form a relationship, their combined DNA could theoretically result in 'cell' phones. While this is a playful notion, let's move back to the practical realm and discuss real experiences.

My Most Memorable Call-In-Country Experience

A few years into my telemarketing career, I encountered a bewildering call while setting up solar appointments. I was using a predictive dialing system, and midway through the day, an unusual call came my way. It included techno music with alarming sounds and a radio DJ-like voice excitedly announcing, “Thanks for calling Fire97! You are lucky caller number 9! How do you feel, being lucky caller number 9?” My response, “UHH……. what?” led to further excitement about a Caribbean cruise “won” for free. After a quick investigation, I realized it was a boiler room scam using the old bait-and-switch tactic.

Recognizing and Responding to Telemarketers

Occasionally, I would recognize another telemarketer and add the number to our internal do-not-call list. It's essential to be relentless and thorough with reasons for calling when you want to achieve your goals in telemarketing. The best telemarketers don't waste time; they dig deep and persistently pursue their objectives.