Remember, the idea is for prospects to want to talk to you. Your tone can make or break the voicemail. So, remember, you’re not bothering them — you’re enlightening them. If you have a purpose for calling, you’re never going to trouble them.
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When following up with leads, it’s important to have well-practiced voicemail scripts in place. You will leave a lot of them so do your best to come across as helpful, friendly, and professional
Shelby Doumitt of ServiceMark Telecom goes through step-by-step instructions on "How to Change Your Active Voicemail Greeting" on NEC DT800 and SV9100 Digita
6. Once in the call, you will need to select option #2 to record your greeting. To access the dialpad press the dialpad button at the bottom of the screen:
Filed: Copies of outgoing messages that you saved to re-send and/or modify.
Hello, this is Zachary Koch from Sprocket EdTech, I'm calling because you recently signed up for a free consultation on our website. I'd love to talk about how we can streamline your institution's curriculum planning. My number is 408-555-8317, and I'll follow up with an email tomorrow. Have a great day. Goodbye!
Clearly state your purpose and next steps. Whether it’s a demo, an appointment, or the best contact to talk to, simply ask for it.
Approach voicemails with a scientific outlook, and score each one. Create a score sheet with a rating system that addresses the following: Would you save that voicemail? Would you return that call? Would you return that call right away? Are you missing the basics (alternative phone number, optimal ways to get in touch, a fallback person to call)? Did you craft it or wing it?
What’s more annoying than being unprepared? Doing business with someone who is. In other words, don’t wing it — practice your script, speaking slowly and annunciating each word.
3. Enter your voicemail password, if you have one. If you don’t know what it is, try entering your phone number or contacting your carrier for assistance.
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I find it helpful to imagine that I am writing a memo when I leave voicemail messages. Outlining points enhances my own clarity and puts the listener on notice for the information.
21. "Hello, you've reached [your name, the office of X company]. The team is currently out of the office, but we'll be back on [date] stuffed with good food and eager to speak with you. Leave your name, number, and — if you're so inclined — your favorite [holiday dish, Thanksgiving tradition, etc.]"
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The default voicemail greeting on the iPhone plays generic Your call has been forward to an automated voice message system recording. If your phone is for personal use, create a personalized greeting so people hear your voice and know they called the right number. Do you say bye at the end of a voicemail?