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Feb. 23, 2012

Bob Parsons and 18 other people answered this question

What are your thoughts on leaving voicemail?

If you leave a voicemail message, it should include a "Call to Action" and it should NOT give the full details about why you called. If your message babbles on and on, there is no incentive to call you back, because you have already delivered ... more

Feb. 10, 2012

Trish Bertuzzi and 9 other people answered this question

How to make cold prospects warm customers?

Be human
Speak their language
Tell a bigger story
Selling is about people having conversations. When you reach out to someone, whether through a referral or just on your own, you need to quickly and concisely communicate to them that you understand their business and ... more

Sept. 28, 2011

Josiane Feigon and 2 other people answered this question

What are the 3 most important things to say/convey in a voice mail to a prospect?

Wait, isn't voice mail dead?
Voice Mail messages should be short- 30-second commercial and include the following:
1. Who are you- introduce yourself and the name of your company
2. Why are you calling- what is your call objective
3. Information Integration- include what you know about them
4. ... more

Sept. 21, 2011

Joe Surprenant and 3 other people answered this question

How do you get a prospect to call you back?

I agree with Michael A Brown that you must understand the VP's role and responsibilities before you can leave a relevant voice mail. I also agree that sending that VP to a media outlet, such as your website, is a good idea. I would add ... more

Sales Management

July 18, 2011

Martyn Davies and 4 other people answered this question

Are you concerned about the security of your voicemails?

Users should at the very least set a PIN, and not one of the easily guessable kind. However, entering PINs (especially of the non-'1111' kind) can be inconvenient on a mobile. and most people will never bother. Also the PIN is a rather inadequate security ... more

Information Technology

Oct. 7, 2010

Ronni Sherman and 1 other person answered this question

Should I leave a voicemail or not?

I personally think leaving a voice mail is a good idea, especially if time is of essence to you.
Many times a voice mail will kick in when someone is on the phone as well as when they are away from it. Considering how many phone ... more

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