Do people even listen to voicemails anymore??
Has anyone found success with them?
Is there a point in leaving VoiceMails anymore?
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CoorsKing
WR Officer
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Retired King of the Coors Knights
I guess... why not? I have actually received call backs before. A decent amount actually. If someone has not picked up, not responded to my emails and other outreach, I see no reason not to leave a voicemail.
If I get a VM from a random number, I will always listen to at least the first sentence. Typically it is the "your auto warranty is about to expire" people, but if the opening is intriguing I will listen to the rest. Might not call back but at least I am now somewhat more familiar with their product / service so it is top of mind should a need that aligns actually show up.
It takes 15-20 seconds to leave one so I normally will always leave a VM at least once during my outbound cadence to someone.
I encourage you to read this thread: https://bravado.co/war-room/posts/is-voicemail-dead
If I get a VM from a random number, I will always listen to at least the first sentence. Typically it is the "your auto warranty is about to expire" people, but if the opening is intriguing I will listen to the rest. Might not call back but at least I am now somewhat more familiar with their product / service so it is top of mind should a need that aligns actually show up.
It takes 15-20 seconds to leave one so I normally will always leave a VM at least once during my outbound cadence to someone.
I encourage you to read this thread: https://bravado.co/war-room/posts/is-voicemail-dead
xcaffrey
Arsonist
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BDR
yeah that's a good point. It is low effort but I was curious to see if anyone finds success with it. Will deff read that thread thank you for sharing
DJSpence
Catalyst
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Sales Director
If you do just make sure they are short enough to read 👀. Most people read their VMs now.
xcaffrey
Arsonist
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BDR
what would you say is short. like a 15 second vm?
DJSpence
Catalyst
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Sales Director
Hey my name is XXX and I'd love to connect with you briefly regarding XXX opportunity. I'll give you a call back tomorrow and also try you via email. (that way they know ignoring you doesn't work) ;)
paddy
WR Officer
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Director of Business Development
If it's short then yes, they're worth it still. I think it's better than not leaving one and receiving a call back from a prospect who doesn't know your number.
JacobyG
Good Citizen
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Sales Director
I always leave one. A lot of times they may not listen to it, but will rather see the transcribed text and then they see the name/company. I'm usually dropping a reference of some sort in the voicemail to try to build familiarity, so they may see it and be intrigued.
Plus if you leave one every time, they may respect/appreciate the persistence depending on the individual you are calling.
Plus if you leave one every time, they may respect/appreciate the persistence depending on the individual you are calling.
CuriousFox
WR Officer
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🦊
I do not listen on my personal phone. My people know to text me.
Justatitle
Big Shot
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Account Executive
Yes 100% the biggest reason is because of this exact question that you ask here. The majority of others won’t leave a voicemail and I always check my voicemail. So even if they don’t call you back it’s more likely they answer next time
softwaresails
Politicker
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Sales Manager
I only leave VMs now because we can do a "VM drop" and don't need to leave a message every time.
GDO
Politicker
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BDM
I do it after 3-4 tries.
Rallier
Politicker
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SDR Manager and Consultant
Personally, I don't. But I imagine every single sales trainer will tell you to do it
niniscoffee
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Inside Sales Representative
There is some of the leads prefer to know you first than answer your call
Hornberger1
Good Citizen
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Manager Demand Generation
Yes, it gives your cold emails name recognition and supports brand awareness. Have more ppl open emails after a cold voicemail
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