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And for the prospect or client that seems to be dodging you or just not calling you back:
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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.
Leaving the Voicemail. 1. Know what you want to say before you place the call. If you want to be the go-to notary, then you have to exhibit competence on all levels. Don’t spoil your confident image by hemming and hawing and filling your messages with “uhhhhs,” and “ummmms.”. Consider writing out what you want to say beforehand.
Step 1 – Set your PIN – this protects your mailbox from eavesdroppers. Log on to your mailbox. Dial 6 7 for mailbox options. Dial 7 for security code. The phone system will guide you through replacing your 4-digit security code. Step 2 – Record your name. Callers may hear your recorded name before leaving you a message.
But the key to success here is knowing what to say on the second and third voicemail/email attempts BEFORE picking up the phone.
The right way to leave your phone number is to start saying your phone number with your area code and then take a 2-3 second pause while the person listening to your voicemail message gets a pen and paper. Then, continue with the next 3 digits, make another 2 second pause, and then say the last 4 digits. Then, slowly repeat your phone number again.
2. “Hi! We’re glad you called [company name]. We’re happy to help but we are either on the line with another client or on the go! Please let us know your name, number, and reason for your call today. As soon as we become available, we will call you right back. Thanks!” Ask your callers to leave a short message so you can determine when to return their call.
My number is [phone number]. I’ll also follow up with an email tomorrow. I look forward to hearing what you think. The key to making a script work is to practice. You can’t read it line-for-line, so it’s important to work out the kinks before you place your call, including: Your name Your reason for calling The benefit of calling you back Your contact information Your promise of a follow-up email
Step 2: Press 0 to listen to the message. To rewind the message (or return to previous message) press 2. To play back the header, press 2 3.
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On another phone: Dial your own mobile number, press * or # (depending on your carrier) to bypass your greeting, then enter your voicemail password.
Your AT&T VoiceMail Service access number is: 1-888-288-8893. When calling from home, if prompted, enter your password followed by #. If you are not calling from home, you will be prompted to enter your 10-digit telephone number followed by your password, then just follow the system prompts. From any Home screen, tap Phone. Touch and hold 1 or dial 123 and tap Call, or tap the Voicemail icon to call voicemail.
The other day, I was leaving a message, and the voicemail system cut me off. It seems I exceeded my 90 seconds of allotted time. No, I didn’t call back. I figured the man got the gist of the message, so I left the ball in his court.
What does your voicemail say about you and your mortgage company? Make sure to leave a voicemail stating who you are, what your company does, and a positive attribute of your personal work ethic.
2. Enter your Personal Identification Number (PIN), and press #. Note: If this is your first time logging in, enter your temporary PIN and press #. You will be prompted to select a new PIN and enter it. Your temporary PIN will be provided when your account is set up. Keypad Greeting 1 Standard - plays during normal business hours 2 Closed - plays after standard business hours 3 Alternate - plays during a specific time period when you want to indicate special circumstances 4 Busy - plays when you are on another phone call 5 Sample Greeting: "Thank you for calling. You have reached the voicemail box for [Name]. Please leave a detailed message, and I'll return your call as soon as possible."
I’d bet good money that most voicemails never get played. Instead, they just sit there serving as extra “missed call” notifications, letting you know to call or text back whoever bothered to leave you the message in the first place.