Before we begin, I hope you learnt something in episode 177. We covered how to make inquiries over the phone, I gave you some tips and simple phrases to help you get started. If you are new to the show please go back to the last episode and have a listen to those phrases.
Generally, voicemail is not the medium to discuss deal logistics. Keep messages short and to the point, and steer clear of deal specifics. Ask relevant questions and you're likelier to get a response.
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Before you pick up the phone, consider why the person you are calling should listen to you. Put yourself in their shoes and imagine their pain points.
These work voicemail greetings are for the work phone that you and only you use. They’re highly effective because they help you establish a relationship straight from the voicemail. Or they help you share an important update in a simple, straightforward way.
You’ve reached [LinkedPhone – Where Freedom Rings]. We are currently off-duty. Our business hours are [Monday through Saturday, 9am to 7pm Eastern Standard Time]. Please leave your name, number, and the reason for your call and we’ll get back to you on the next business day. Thank you.
Thank you for calling [LinkedPhone – Where Freedom Rings!]. You’ve reached us outside of business hours. Please select from one of the following options: [for business hours press 1; to leave a message press 2; if this is an emergency, press 0 to be directed to our 24-hour customer success team.] We are grateful for your call and we look forward to speaking with you soon!
Professional development educator Dr. Ray Lauk sent us this great piece of advice, which he credits to veteran sales trainer Stan Piskorski:
Key-in your voicemail password if prompted.Your voicemail messages should play shortly after.
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This is why it's important to lead with something relevant to the prospect, such as a thought-provoking question.
How do I set up my phone’s voicemail greeting and update the name associated with my extension when I leave a voicemail for others?
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Hi, you’ve reached (name)’s answering machine. He/she is not in right now, but I’m totally open for suggestions.
Ooma gives you several convenient ways to change your voicemail settings. You can access your initial setup by pressing the "play" button on your Ooma device.. You can then change your voicemail settings (including your greeting and name) by connecting to your voicemail and then hitting the option "2" from the main voicemail menu. Users can also access voicemail …
Hi there! You’ve reached [LinkedPhone – Where Freedom Rings!] We’re away at the moment but please leave your name, number, and let us know how we can help you. We’ll make sure the right team gets back to you within [the next 24 hours]. We appreciate your call. Thank you.