Written by Jeff Hoffman @mjhoffman
Once you have accessed the voicemail system, you will have the following options: Press 3: Advanced Options Press 5: Repeat Message Press 6: Next Message Press 7: Delete Message Press 8: Forward Message Press 9: Save Message Press 0: New Messages Press 1: Old Messages Press 2: Work Messages Press 3: Family Messages Press 4: Friend Messages Press #: Cancel Press 1: Record Unavailable Message Press 2: Record Busy Message Press 3: Record Name Press 4: Record Temporary Greeting Press 5: Change Password Press *: Main Menu How do I record my voicemail greeting or name? Option 1 – Unavailable message Option 2 – Busy message Option 3 – Record your name Option 4 – Temporary greeting
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Most people try to rush and explain everything they do in 15 seconds. This DOESN’T WORK! Not only is this overwhelming, but it’s akin to showing all your cards in a game of poker. Effective voicemails provide a warm introduction, leave enough room for curiosity, and provide a reason your lead should call you back. What is the right voicemail to leave personal representatives/prospective sellers?
Editor's note: This post was originally published in February 2018 and has been updated for comprehensiveness. Try This Effective Prospecting Voicemail Script [Tips Included] Sales | 12 min read Get it now Get it now Download for Later Popular Features Free Meeting Scheduler App Social Media Tools Email Tracking Software Sales Email Automation Ads Software Email Marketing Software Lead Management Software Pipeline Management Tools Sales Email Templates Help Desk Software Free Online Form Builder Free Chatbot Builder Free Live Chat Software Marketing Analytics Free Landing Page Builder Free Tools Website Grader Make My Persona Email Signature Generator Blog Ideas Generator Invoice Template Generator Marketing Plan Generator Free Business Templates Industry Benchmark Data Software Comparisons Library Company About Us Careers Management Team Board of Directors Investor Relations Blog Contact Us Customers Customer Support Join a Local User Group Partners All Partner Programs Solutions Partner Program App Partner Program HubSpot for Startups Affiliate Program Facebook Instagram Youtube Twitter Linkedin Medium Open the Phone app . Press and hold “1” to call your voicemail. Enter your PIN and press “#”. Press “*” for the menu. Press “4” to change settings. Press “1” to change your greeting. Follow the recorded instructions. How do I change my voicemail message? From the Home screen, tap the Phone icon . Tap Voicemail then tap Greeting (upper-left). Greeting is located in the top-left corner of screen. Tap Custom to record a greeting. Enabled when a checkmark is present. Tap Record to begin recording the custom greeting message. Tap Stop to end recording then tap Save. Call *86 (*VM) from the handset or the 10-digit mobile number from another phone. Follow the instructions for choosing the language options then press the # key to confirm the choice. When prompted, enter the 4-7digit password then press the # key. When prompted, say the signature (or name) then press the # key. Open your Android’s Phone app. It usually looks like a phone receiver at the bottom of the home screen. Press and hold the 1 key on the keypad. Tap Add number. Tap Service. Tap My carrier. Tap Setup. Tap Voicemail number. Type your mobile phone number and tap OK.
If you’re making several calls, make sure you document your messages so you can be on top of it immediately if/when your call is returned. Nothing worse (or more stupid) than getting a returned call and having no idea who it’s from.
That’s amazing Bonnie! Thanks so much for the tip. I’ll be sure to update the post to reflect the service you found, so all of our other readers can take advantage of it. Happy Holidays!! Laura
If you’re ready to go the professional direction, congratulations! Here are some websites you can use to hire a service to record your greeting.
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We’ve all had to make phone calls we wish we didn’t have to make. While the phone rings, we pray the person doesn’t answer, so we can simply leave a voicemail message.
Get to why you’re calling. Did you have a question you couldn’t find the answer to online? Are you inquiring about future business? Are you weighing your options about a purchase between a few different companies? State it clearly so the recipient of the call knows how to proceed.
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But for you guys just keep it short. Hi this is Ana Jones, please leave a message and I will call you back as soon as I can. Thank you!
Your voicemail is set up with a default greeting, but you can record a personal greeting any time you want.
Perhaps the biggest mistake in a sales voicemail is pitching too aggressively. If you sound like a smarmy used car salesperson, your prospects are going to delete your voicemails faster than you can say "lowest price guaranteed!"
Hello. You’ve received Laura Brown in the Accounting Department. I’m not able to take your call right now but please leave a detailed message and I’ll return your call within 24 hours. Thank you.