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So what's the point? Should salespeople even bother with voicemails? Absolutely, and here's why.
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Please note that if you record an unavailable greeting, it will be used instead of the default message with your name recording.
Next, tell him the name of the company you work at. Something along the lines of, "John this is Mark at Pinnacle."
"Dear [Prospect's Name], this is [Your Name]. On [Date of Last Contact], I contacted you about [Reason for Previous Call] and as I haven’t heard from you, I can only assume you're either, one, not interested and I’m simply clogging up your voicemail with annoying spam messages; or, two, you desperately want to contact me, but you’re trapped under a fallen filing cabinet and can’t reach your phone. Please let me know which one it is. I'll gladly send help if it's the latter. Just call me back at [Your Phone Number]. Thanks for your time!"
Avoid background noise. Whether you have music playing in your office, or you’re sitting in a coffee shop, background noise can make it difficult for your customers to understand your greeting. Limit the noise around you when you leave your voicemail greeting.
While you’re updating your voicemail greeting, make sure you let callers know when they can expect to receive a call back from you or from someone else from your company. Most professionals opt for a 24-hour callback window. Clearly state this in your voicemail greeting to set expectations with your callers.
8. Select a standard greeting, or create a custom one. You will usually be given the choice to either select a standard greeting or record a custom one.
This sales voicemail practice consists of three phases: before, during, and after.
Maybe you had one too many glasses of whiskey, and really needed to let your ex know you’re doing great Luckily, she doesn’t pick up, but you feel the need to leave her a 10-minute voicemail. Nice work.
Sample Leave Phone Messages. [blockquote]I’m suffering from a bad tooth ache and will be going to the dentist to have it fixed. I therefore will not be able to come to work today. [/blockquote] [blockquote]My parents are coming home today from my native and my dad will have to be taken to the hospital for a detailed checkup.
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I don’t mind it so much for people I know. I have to deal with them on a daily basis, so I can’t hold voicemail grudges against them. However, if someone cold calls me or it’s just an acquaintance that calls, a crappy voicemail annoys me and leaves a bad impression.
This can also work with your iPhone or Android, if the above methods aren’t working for you. Just connect your phone into the computer with a 3.5mm audio cable. More on that in a minute.
State upfront how you can help the prospect. Are you saving them time or money, or helping them get promoted?
7. "Hello, this is [your name] at [company]. Thanks for calling. Please leave your name, number, and the reason you'd like to chat, and I'll get back to you ASAP.
Have you noticed how I slowed down towards the end of the message? I spoke slower and clearer. This is because when the person on the other line hears your message, they will be writing down your details before calling you back. Let’s make it easy for them to call you back!