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Should you leave a voicemail? - JB Sales
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Voicemail can be a great opportunity to practice your “pitch” or value statements and getting them down to a short, concise message that gets people’s attention. The more you practice the more confident you become in your approach, so when you get someone on the phone and only have a few seconds (less than you even have on a voicemail) you have a chance at getting them engaged. “I used to cold call myself and leave a message for the last call of the day, so when I got into the office in the morning it was the first message I heard and I could evaluate whether I liked it or not and make adjustments as needed.” I also wrote a few months back about how the reps who have been leaving voicemail are going to crush video.
Voicemail can be a great opportunity to practice your “pitch” or value statements and getting them down to a short, concise message that gets people’s attention. The more you practice the more confident you become in your approach, so when you get someone on the phone and only have a few seconds (less than you even have on a voicemail) you have a chance at getting them engaged. “It’s a good idea to cold call yourself every once in a while as well so you can hear what you sound like.” I also wrote a few months back about how the reps who have been leaving voicemail are going to crush video.
Voicemail can be a great opportunity to practice your “pitch” or value statements and getting them down to a short, concise message that gets people’s attention. The more you practice the more confident you become in your approach, so when you get someone on the phone and only have a few seconds (less than you even have on a voicemail) you have a chance at getting them engaged. “I used to cold call myself and leave a message for the last call of the day, so when I got into the office in the morning it was the first message I heard and I could evaluate whether I liked it or not and make adjustments as needed.” I also wrote a few months back about how the reps who have been leaving voicemail are going to crush video.
Practice “Voicemail can be a great opportunity to practice your “pitch” or value statements and getting them down to a short, concise message that gets people’s attention.” It’s a good idea to cold call yourself every once in a while as well so you can hear what you sound like. I used to cold call myself and leave a message for the last call of the day, so when I got into the office in the morning it was the first message I heard and I could evaluate whether I liked it or not and make adjustments as needed. I also recommend cold calling your boss every once in a while, leave a message and then ask for feedback. Not only will you hopefully get some good coaching, but it’s a great way to win some brownie points if you’re looking for some.
Not trying to sell “Your voicemail needs to get their attention and then peak their interest with something that they can see value in as well as be relevant to them or their business.” Have a Reason
Qualities of a good voicemail “A good voicemail is long enough to cover why you’re calling, and your contact information.” Not trying to sell
Easy to transcribe “Keep this in mind as you leave your voicemail that they may be read instead of listened to.” Conclusion