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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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Question-led follow-up

Hi [Prospect’s Name], [Your Name] here from [Company Name]. Quick question: are you currently working on [Relevant Challenge or Initiative]? If so, I might have something that can help. Call me at [Your Number] when you have a minute.
12
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Cold Outreach

Hi [Prospect’s Name], [Your Name] here from [Company Name]. Quick question: are you currently working on [Relevant Challenge or Initiative]? If so, I might have something that can help. Call me at [Your Number] when you have a minute.

Credibility voicemail

Hi [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your Name] with [Company Name]. We've helped [X number] of [Prospect’s Industry] companies streamline [Problem Area]. Thought it might be useful to you as well. Call me at [Your Number].
6
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Referral Voicemail

Hi [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your Name] with [Company Name]. We've helped [X number] of [Prospect’s Industry] companies streamline [Problem Area]. Thought it might be useful to you as well. Call me at [Your Number].

Voicemail after content engagement

Hey [Prospect’s Name], it’s [Your Name] from [Company Name]. Saw you checked out our recent guide on [Topic]—would love to hear your thoughts and share a few ideas based on what others in your space are doing. Call me back at [Your Number].
7
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Inbound Voicemail

Hey [Prospect’s Name], it’s [Your Name] from [Company Name]. Saw you checked out our recent guide on [Topic]—would love to hear your thoughts and share a few ideas based on what others in your space are doing. Call me back at [Your Number].

Event invite follow-up

Hey [Prospect’s Name], [Your Name] from [Company Name]. Wanted to follow up on the invite I sent for [Event Name]—it’s something I think you’d genuinely enjoy. Let me know if you’re interested! My number’s [Your Number].
12
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Events and Trade Shows

Hey [Prospect’s Name], [Your Name] from [Company Name]. Wanted to follow up on the invite I sent for [Event Name]—it’s something I think you’d genuinely enjoy. Let me know if you’re interested! My number’s [Your Number].

Short and casual CTA

Hi [Prospect’s Name], [Your Name] here again. Haven’t heard back, so I’ll assume now’s not a good time. I’ll circle back in a few weeks—unless you want to chat sooner. Number’s [Your Number].
10
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Cold Outreach

Hi [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your Name]. I had a quick idea for [Prospect’s Company] that I think could save time and budget. No rush—call me when it’s convenient: [Your Number].

“I’ll try later” closer

Hi [Prospect’s Name], [Your Name] here again. Haven’t heard back, so I’ll assume now’s not a good time. I’ll circle back in a few weeks—unless you want to chat sooner. Number’s [Your Number].
13
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Returning a Call

Hi [Prospect’s Name], [Your Name] here again. Haven’t heard back, so I’ll assume now’s not a good time. I’ll circle back in a few weeks—unless you want to chat sooner. Number’s [Your Number].

Cost reduction pitch

Hey [Prospect’s Name], it’s [Your Name] from [Company Name]. If you’re still relying on manual work for [Specific Task], we’ve seen teams automate it in under a week with our help. Let me know if that’s something worth chatting about—[Your Number].
13
%
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 noticed many teams in [Prospect's Industry] are looking to cut down costs around [Process/Tool]. We’ve helped others save up to [Percentage]%—curious if that’s relevant for you too. Call me at [Your Number].

Pain point hook

Hey [Prospect’s Name], it’s [Your Name] from [Company Name]. If you’re still relying on manual work for [Specific Task], we’ve seen teams automate it in under a week with our help. Let me know if that’s something worth chatting about—[Your Number].
10
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Cold Outreach

Hey [Prospect’s Name], this is [Your Name] from [Company Name]. Are you still dealing with [Common Industry Pain Point]? We've helped others reduce it by [Impact]. Call me at [Your Number] if that’s worth chatting about.

Manual process pain

Hey [Prospect’s Name], it’s [Your Name] from [Company Name]. If you’re still relying on manual work for [Specific Task], we’ve seen teams automate it in under a week with our help. Let me know if that’s something worth chatting about—[Your Number].
20
%
Call back rate
used by Sales Teams
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Cold Outreach

Hey [Prospect’s Name], it’s [Your Name] from [Company Name]. If you’re still relying on manual work for [Specific Task], we’ve seen teams automate it in under a week with our help. Let me know if that’s something worth chatting about—[Your Number].

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