Doing this helps you understand what the prospects are looking for and what they are expecting from you which will in turn help you to cater to them better.
You readers didn't disappoint. I asked for the most clever phone answering machine messages in all creation (or at least in all of Beltwayland). I thought these were the best:
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-Hi, you’ve reached _____________. Please leave a message after my kid stops (awkward moment of silence) owwwwwwwwwww that hurt!… continuing… after my kid stops hitting me in the back with his hockey stick! BEEP
Hello. Thank you for contacting [Business Name]. Unfortunately, we are not currently available at the moment. Our regular office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 4 pm, closed during the weekend. Please leave a message along with your name and number, and we’ll get back to you as soon as possible.
Press 1 to turn autoplay on and off. When autoplay is turned on and you call to listen to your messages, the messages will immediately start playing. If autoplay is off, then you will be presented with the main menu options to select from (e.g., 1- listen, 2 - send).
Hi, you’ve reached (your name) office. Either I’m away from the desk or on another line. Please leave me a brief message with your name and contact number so I can call you back. If this is an emergency, call me on (your cell phone number).
Before you record your professional voicemail message, take a quick peek through these examples for some inspiration:
-So long as phones can ring and eyes can see, leave a message, and I’ll get back to thee.
When asked to press a number, pause on the phone/mic icon and click a number under the DIAL PAD tab.
8. “Thanks for calling [your name] at [your company]. I didn’t mean to send you to voicemail but I am either on the line with another client or on the go. Leave your name, number, the reason for your call today and the best time to call you back. I’ll speak with you shortly! ” Your caller probably wanted to reach you, not your voicemail. Advise your caller that you’re simply on the line with another caller and you’ll be right with them.
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Business 1300 works with many talented voice artists that have over 18 years’ worth of experience producing professional voice overs. Both of our female artists are very well spoken with clear voices. They also have the ability to sound young or mature, so they are extremely versatile in delivering the right message for your business.
8. Advertise Holiday Sales. Thank you for calling [Company Name]. To celebrate the holiday season, we are offering limited-time discounts on all purchases.
1. HI, you’ve reached (name). I’m so sorry I can’t pick up the call right now because I am standing right behind you. GOTCHA.
Here are 5 sample business voicemail greeting scripts that will leave a positive and personable impression on your callers.
Messages on Hold – continuous loop of music and messaging that plays as callers wait to speak to a business representative. Messages On Hold present a mix of marketing messages and customer service information that is mixed with music to play in a loop for callers waiting on hold.
Hello, this is (your name). You’ve caught me in a bad time at the office. Why don’t you leave me your name, number, and a brief message, so I can get back to you. Thank you.