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Referral Voicemail

Hey there [Prospect’s name]. My name’s [Your name] and I’m calling from [Company name].

[Referrer’s name] reached out to me and suggested we touch base about working together. [He/she/they] thinks you’d be interested in learning a bit more about [Your company’s product/service]. If you’ve got a minute this week, give me a call at [Your number] and we can talk more about [Solution you offer] for [Prospect’s company name].

I also sent you an email with a little more information about our [Product/service]. Looking forward to hearing from you, [Prospect’s name]! Thanks, bye.

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Returning a call (vague)

Good [Morning/afternoon/evening] [Prospect’s name]. This is [Your name] from [Company name], returning your earlier call. If you still wanted to touch base, I’ll be available [Hours] at [Your number]. Feel free to give me a call then or email me at [Your email] so we can set something up. Again, that’s [Your email]. Looking forward to catching up. Thanks and have a good day!
12
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Referral Voicemail

Good [Morning/afternoon/evening] [Prospect’s name]. This is [Your name] from [Company name], returning your earlier call. If you still wanted to touch base, I’ll be available [Hours] at [Your number]. Feel free to give me a call then or email me at [Your email] so we can set something up. Again, that’s [Your email]. Looking forward to catching up. Thanks and have a good day!

Events and trade shows (met you)

Hi [Prospect’s name]. This is [Your name] from [Company name]. We spoke at [Event/show name] about helping [Prospect’s company] with [Solution your company provides]. I thought a bit more about what you said at the event, and I’d love to go over a few of my thoughts with you. Give me a call back at [Your number] when you get a chance. I’m also sending you an email with my contact information. Have a good day. Bye.
18
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Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Events and Trade Shows

Hi [Prospect’s name]. This is [Your name] from [Company name]. We spoke at [Event/show name] about helping [Prospect’s company] with [Solution your company provides]. I thought a bit more about what you said at the event, and I’d love to go over a few of my thoughts with you. Give me a call back at [Your number] when you get a chance. I’m also sending you an email with my contact information. Have a good day. Bye.

Returning a call (detailed)

Hello [Prospect’s name], this is [Your name]. You spoke with my colleague [Colleague’s name] from [Company name] at [event] the other day, and [He/she/they] mentioned you wanted to talk about [Product/service you offer]. Feel free to give me a call back at [Your number]. I’m also sending over an email with my contact info. Have a good day!
7
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Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Returning a Call

Good [Morning/afternoon/evening] [Prospect’s name]. This is [Your name] from [Company name], returning your earlier call. I had a chance to look into what you mentioned on your voicemail, and I’d love to catch up if you have a few minutes. I’ll be available [Hours] at [Phone number]. Feel free to give me a call then, or email me at [Your email] so we can set something up. Again, that’s [Your email]. Looking forward to talking. Thanks and have a good day!

Events and trade shows (met colleague)

Hello [Prospect’s name], this is [Your name]. You spoke with my colleague [Colleague’s name] from [Company name] at [event] the other day, and [He/she/they] mentioned you wanted to talk about [Product/service you offer]. Feel free to give me a call back at [Your number]. I’m also sending over an email with my contact info. Have a good day!
12
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Referral Voicemail

Hello [Prospect’s name], this is [Your name]. You spoke with my colleague [Colleague’s name] from [Company name] at [event] the other day, and [He/she/they] mentioned you wanted to talk about [Product/service you offer]. Feel free to give me a call back at [Your number]. I’m also sending over an email with my contact info. Have a good day!

Basic voicemail

Hello, this is [Your name] from [Company name]. I'm calling because [Reason for calling]. I'd love to talk to you about [Insert benefit you can offer if they call back]. My number is [Your number]. I'll also follow up with an email tomorrow, and I look forward to hearing what you think. Have a great day. Goodbye!
4
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Returning a Call

Hello, this is [Your name] from [Company name]. I'm calling because [Reason for calling]. I'd love to talk to you about [Insert benefit you can offer if they call back]. My number is [Your number]. I'll also follow up with an email tomorrow, and I look forward to hearing what you think. Have a great day. Goodbye!

Partner acquisition

Hi [Prospect’s name]. My name’s [Your name], and I’m reaching out from [Company name]. We’re working with [Partner name], and they thought it would make sense for us to touch base about [Your company’s product/service]. Feel free to give me a call at [Your number] so we can talk through it more. I’m also sending you an email with more information. Thanks!
25
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Partner Acquisition

Hi [Prospect’s name]. My name’s [Your name], and I’m reaching out from [Company name]. We’re working with [Partner name], and they thought it would make sense for us to touch base about [Your company’s product/service]. Feel free to give me a call at [Your number] so we can talk through it more. I’m also sending you an email with more information. Thanks!

Inbound demo request - first attempt

Hi [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your name] from [Company name]. I saw that you requested more info about [Your product/service]. When you have a second, give me a call back at [Your number]. I’m also sending you an email with more info. Looking forward to talking! Thanks, bye.
11
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Inbound Voicemail

Hi [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your name] from [Company name]. I saw that you requested more info about [Your product/service]. When you have a second, give me a call back at [Your number]. I’m also sending you an email with more info. Looking forward to talking! Thanks, bye.

Inbound demo request - final attempt

Hey there [Prospect’s Name], it’s [Your name] from [Company name] again. I’d love to talk more about how [Product/service] can help your business. Call me at [Your number] or check your inbox for an email from [Your email]. If I don’t hear back, I’ll try again in a few [Weeks/months]. Thanks!
8
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Inbound Voicemail

Hey there [Prospect’s Name], it’s [Your name] from [Company name] again. I’d love to talk more about how [Product/service] can help your business. Call me at [Your number] or check your inbox for an email from [Your email]. If I don’t hear back, I’ll try again in a few [Weeks/months]. Thanks!

Inbound demo request - second attempt

Hi [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your name] again from [Company name]. Just wanted to follow up and try to get a time scheduled to talk more about [Product/service]. I checked out your website and think we could be a big help with [How you can provide help]. Call me at [Your Number]. Bye.
7
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Inbound Voicemail

Hi [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your name] again from [Company name]. Just wanted to follow up and try to get a time scheduled to talk more about [Product/service]. I checked out your website and think we could be a big help with [How you can provide help]. Call me at [Your Number]. Bye.

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