Five quick tips to leave killer

Sales Voicemails

Most sales voicesmails suck

They lack purpose, intention, and a strong call

to action

Here’s how you can turn transform your voicemails from annoyances into powerful sales

tools.

1. SmileYour voice and energy changes

when you smile.

If you’re excited to leave the voicemail, they’ll be excited to

listen.

2. RepeatMake it easy for your prospect

to call you back.

Repeat your name, business, and number at the end.

3. Create & test scriptsCreate a simple A/B test for

your voicemail scripts.

Track what works and what doesn’t, then refine your script.

4. Instill urgencyProspects are much more likely

to call you back if there’s a deadline.

But don’t be pushy. You want to create urgency, not panic.

5. Follow upMost people ignore calls from numbers they don’t recognize.

Follow your voicemail up with an email that makes them want to

listen.

Bonus tipTo increase your callback chances,

leave your voicemail between 6:45am and 8:00am, or 4:30pm and

6:30pm

Related reading• Why most sales voicemails suck (Close.io)• Voicemails: Drop ‘em like they’re hot (Close.io)• How to become a priority for someone? The follow up! (Close.io)• How to create urgency to close deals NOW (Close.io)• At the tone, leave a what? Millennials shy away from voicemail (New York

Times)• Ten tips for leaving a good prospecting voicemail (The sales hunter)• Six professional voicemail message examples you can use (Blitz)

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