Voicemail Ghosting?

Voicemail Ghosting?
7 Ways to entice people to call you back ...

Most voicemails get deleted within the first few seconds.
Here's how to make yours stick:

1. Get to the point
↳ Skip the pleasantries
↳ State your business upfront.
↳ Say your name and return number.

Your prospect doesn't want to hear about the beautiful weather, or that you


2. Lead with social proof
↳ Use a mutual contact to connect.
↳ Name drop in your opening sentence.
↳ Explain how you know them and why it's relevant.

This single factor determines whether they'll keep listening or hit delete.
If you have no mutual contact - find one before you make the call.

3. Reference current events
↳ Connect your call to something relevant.
↳ What's happening in their business right now.
↳ What recent news or industry changes affect them.

Generic calls get ignored because they sound like everyone else's.

4. Focus on Business Impact
↳ Talk about measurable results and profit impact.
↳
beats describing capabilities.

Executives care about outcomes, not technical specifications.

5. Offer value first
↳ Give something useful before asking for time.
↳ Share industry data, a relevant insight, or a quick tip they can use.

This approach builds credibility and shows you're not just pitching.

6. Keep It Brief and Structured
↳ Avoid rambling.
↳ Write out your key points before calling.
↳ 30 seconds maximum and cover only what's necessary.

Every word should serve a purpose or get cut.

7. Practice until it sounds natural
↳ Rehearse your voicemail multiple times.
↳ Delivery must feel and sound conversational.
↳ Record yourself and listen back to catch awkward phrasing.

The goal is to be calmly assertive without sounding scripted.

Most people leave totally-forgettable voicemails.
Don't be one of them.