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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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Inbound content download

Hi [Prospect’s name], this is [Your name] from [Company name]. I noticed you downloaded our [Resource] on [Topic]. I’d love to chat about how this applies to your business and how we can help. Call me at [Your number], or reply to my email. Thanks!
9
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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 noticed you downloaded our [Resource] on [Topic]. I’d love to chat about how this applies to your business and how we can help. Call me at [Your number], or reply to my email. Thanks!

Inbound ad response

Hi [Prospect’s name], it’s [Your name] from [Company name]. I saw you responded to our ad on [Platform]. I took a look at [Prospect’s company] and think we’d be a great fit. Call me back at [Your number] when you get a sec. Thanks!
6
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Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Inbound Voicemail

Hi [Prospect’s name], it’s [Your name] from [Company name]. I saw you responded to our ad on [Platform]. I took a look at [Prospect’s company] and think we’d be a great fit. Call me back at [Your number] when you get a sec. Thanks!

Local prospect

Hi [Prospect’s name], this is [Your name] from [Company name]. I’ve worked with a few businesses in [City/town] like [Company A] and [Company B]. I’d love to connect and see how we could help. Call me back at [Your number]. Bye!
11
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Referral Voicemail

Hi [Prospect’s name], this is [Your name] from [Company name]. I’ve worked with a few businesses in [City/town] like [Company A] and [Company B]. I’d love to connect and see how we could help. Call me back at [Your number]. Bye!

No-show - initial follow-up

Hi [Prospect’s name]. I’m calling for our [Scheduled time] [Meeting/demo]. I’ll try again in a few minutes, or feel free to call me back before [Time]. Thanks, bye.
7
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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No-show Prospect

Hi [Prospect’s name]. I’m calling for our [Scheduled time] [Meeting/demo]. I’ll try again in a few minutes, or feel free to call me back before [Time]. Thanks, bye.

Cold outreach

Hi there, this is [Your Name] from [Company Name]. I’m trying to connect with the person in charge of [Department/Need]. Please call me back at [Your Number]. I’d love to talk about how we can improve [Benefit]. Thanks!
16
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Referral Voicemail

Hi there, this is [Your Name] from [Company Name]. I’m trying to connect with the person in charge of [Department/Need]. Please call me back at [Your Number]. I’d love to talk about how we can improve [Benefit]. Thanks!

No-show - reschedule

Hey again [Prospect’s name], looks like I missed you. I’ll email you to reschedule or you can call me at [Your number] to set something up. Talk soon. Thanks, bye.
4
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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No-show Prospect

Hey again [Prospect’s name], looks like I missed you. I’ll email you to reschedule or you can call me at [Your number] to set something up. Talk soon. Thanks, bye.

Permission-based intro

Hi [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your Name] from [Company Name]. I know I’m calling out of the blue—would love 30 seconds to explain why this might be worth your time. Feel free to call me back at [Your Number].
23
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Cold Outreach

Hi [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your Name] from [Company Name]. I know I’m calling out of the blue—would love 30 seconds to explain why this might be worth your time. Feel free to call me back at [Your Number].

Curiosity voicemail

Hey [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your Name] with [Company Name]. We helped [Competitor/Similar Company] with [Specific Outcome], and I think it might be relevant for you too. I’ll shoot over an email as well. My number’s [Your Number].
23
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Cold Outreach

Hey [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your Name] with [Company Name]. We helped [Competitor/Similar Company] with [Specific Outcome], and I think it might be relevant for you too. I’ll shoot over an email as well. My number’s [Your Number].

Product drop voicemail

Hey [Prospect’s Name], [Your Name] from [Company Name]. We just launched a new feature that simplifies [Relevant Task] and thought of you. Would love to show it quickly. Reach me at [Your Number]!
27
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Cold Outreach

Hey [Prospect’s Name], [Your Name] from [Company Name]. We just launched a new feature that simplifies [Relevant Task] and thought of you. Would love to show it quickly. Reach me at [Your Number]!

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