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.
Hi, this is [your name] of [your business]. I’m currently unable to take your call. Please leave your name, phone number, and a brief message, and I will contact you as soon as possible. Thanks.
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First-time sales outreach response is plummeting. According to sales strategist and author Jill Konrath, 97% of all business calls now go to voicemail.
Disclaimer: Some pages on this site may include an affiliate link. This does not effect our editorial in any way. 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? Pick up the phone handset and press the Voice Mail button on the phone base. Enter your voice mail password. If you don't know what your voice mail password is, please call tech support at x6688 or create a work ticket to have it reset. Push 7 to record a personal greeting. Select 1 to record a new greeting. Select 1 again to review the recorded greeting, or 2 to re-record. When your greeting is satisfactory, press # to apply the recorded greeting to your extension.
When opening your voicemail, start with a professional or generic greeting like, “Hello” or “Good Morning”. Be sure to clearly state your name, who you are/where you’re from, and (where applicable) how you got their contact information.
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If you have the person's email address, follow up with an email. Depending on the person’s schedule, it may be easier to correspond (or schedule a time to talk) via email. If you are going to go this route, say in your voicemail that you will be sending over an email shortly.
What is the best way to save voicemails that are on a landline digital system? Should I buy a recorder? I want to keep my beautiful sister’s voice forever.
First, install the voicemail recorder on your Windows or Mac computer. Hit at least a "Download" button provided above to get it started. Once installed, open Music Recorder and let's start recording voicemail.
If you’re too mysterious with information, suspicions will be raised. If you leave a mini-sales pitch that’s all about you, the prospect will most likely make the decision not to return your call.
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2. Select the menu icon, it’s usually the three-dotted icon found towards the top-right hand corner.
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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Many loan officers hand out their cell phone number. This is a way of selling themselves to potential clients and beginning a professional relationship.
In addition to showing active listening, you've also awoken their curiosity about what question you want to ask. Once they're back on the phone, you can confirm a date and time for your next meeting.
4. Enter your voicemail password. If you have set a password lock for your voicemail account, you will be prompted to key it in. Use the dial pad to do so.