There you have it – voicemail messages for three of the situations you’ll find yourself in most of the time.
In the video lesson, I shared this example for a common voicemail greeting in English:
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3. To permanently delete the message, click on the trashcan icon, either found below the voicemail details or at the top right-hand corner.
Now listen carefully to the voicemail menu, looking out for the delete or re-record option. Each carrier will have a different process, so make sure you pay attention. If you can’t seem to locate the options, you can try the following for common carriers: For Verizon, use *P For T-Mobile, use #, followed by 3P For Sprint, use * or #, then punch in 3P For AT&T, use *P Step 3: Delete or Re-record
Voicemail #2: "Jerry, I forgot to leave my name and number. This is Sarah Griffin from Acme Corp. You can reach me at 884-867-5309. Thanks."
The main interface of the recorder is like a control bar. From here, turn on "System Sound" to capture any audio coming out from your device. Next, hit the "REC" button to start recording. You can play the voicemail at this moment.
Set the number of rings you'd like callers to hear before they hear your voicemail greeting.
Sort of like putting the most important information above the fold in a news article, you have to front-load your voicemail with the most compelling and relevant information. Stating your name and company is not compelling, and it’s not as relevant as what you can do for the contact. What the person hears is, “I’m a salesperson and I want your money.” That’s the quickest way to get your voicemail deleted.
So, consider changing your voicemails. Leave behind the typical “give me a call back when you can,” and instead expand on your services and purpose.
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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!
Yet what do winning sports teams do that most individuals do not? They practice. Think about it. The few seconds we invest in practicing our message can create or nurture a positive relationship. That's a personal win for the caller. On the other hand, a messy message can cost us a valued relationship.
3. Click on your phone, then “Scan,” if you’re prompted to confirm what type of data to scan select “Voicemails.”
You should also research other people in the prospect’s organization. Selecting the right people, such as the prospect’s manager or department head, facilitates the ability to build rapport and adds a sense of urgency when you mention them in the voicemail.
4. For Sprint, select the three-dotted menu from the top right-hand corner then “Delete.”
In this post, I’ll share what makes a good voicemail greeting — and the best voicemail greeting scripts you can use.
Explain the purpose of your message directly following the statement of your name and telephone number. This includes any actions you would like the receiver to take.