In an recent post I mentioned a few tips on how to leave a clever voicemail to incresae your call back percentage.
There will be times when people call you back and you’re not readily available. If you do not have voicemail or caller I.D. that equates to missed opportunity. Some people cringe at listening to voicemail, especially if it’s totally cheesy. Others hate leaving a message, change their minds based upon your voicemail message, or just hang up. To decrease missed opportunities implement these tips:
HAVING A CLEAR/CLEVER/INTERESTING VOICEMAIL ANNOUNCEMENT CAN ALSO INCREASE YOUR CALL-BACKS.
BE SURE TO MAKE IT CLEAR, CONCISE, AND FUNNY, NOT TOO SERIOUS.
SAYING “you reached 555-1212, leave a message….” Does virtually nothing for the person calling, they may even opt out to not leave a number/message at all.
Speak slow (not rushed) smoothly and in a great tone (smile as you speak).
Listen to it yourself and adjust accordingly
Remind the caller of who they’re calling to avoid wrong numbers, to leave their info & best time to reach them.
There will be times when people call you back and you’re not readily available. If you do not have voicemail or caller I.D. that equates to missed opportunity. Some people cringe at listening to voicemail, especially if it’s totally cheesy. Others hate leaving a message, change their minds based upon your voicemail message, or just hang up. To decrease missed opportunities implement these tips:
HAVING A CLEAR/CLEVER/INTERESTING VOICEMAIL ANNOUNCEMENT CAN ALSO INCREASE YOUR CALL-BACKS.
BE SURE TO MAKE IT CLEAR, CONCISE, AND FUNNY, NOT TOO SERIOUS.
SAYING “you reached 555-1212, leave a message….” Does virtually nothing for the person calling, they may even opt out to not leave a number/message at all.
Speak slow (not rushed) smoothly and in a great tone (smile as you speak).
Listen to it yourself and adjust accordingly
Remind the caller of who they’re calling to avoid wrong numbers, to leave their info & best time to reach them.