How to Leave a Message That Will GET YOU A
Voicemails can be awkward — so awkward, in fact, that many young people don’t use them anymore. If they call and the party doesn’t answer, they just send a text instead. If they don’t text, the party assumes the question was answered. Business is different. Sometimes things can only be explained over the phone, and a voicemail just feels more personal. Since most small businesses involve outreach by phone of some kind to confirm appointments or deliver quotes, here are some strategies for securing a callback. Tone, Repetition, and Brevity Just like in real life, your tone is often more important than your message. Being clear and enthusiastic will go a long way. This is especially important at the end. A good-natured “Look forward to talking with you!” will go a lot further than a lackadaisical “Thanks.” Get into a habit of saying your phone number twice . Radio commercials do that for a reason. Consider offering it at the
beginning, and then when you’ve convinced them in 30 seconds why they should call back, they’ll be listening the second time. Try being brief as well — less than 30 seconds — so the recipient knows that you respect their time and that a return call won’t take forever. What Will Calling You Back Do for Them? During that crucial 30 seconds, there might be a lot of ground to cover, but be direct . Clearly state your business and explain how talking to you will benefit them. Just like in your business, your purpose is to offer value . If your value to them is clear in your voicemails, you should have no problem getting a timely callback. Bonus Tip: Just for fun, here is a “trick play” if you want to have fun or be creative. If you want a callback, “accidentally” cut off your message before sharing valuable information. For example, “I really need to get in touch with you so I can …” or “I have your …” There’s nothing wrong with a little strategy when it comes to growing your business!
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