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What to do if you get voicemail?

by wb_man
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So you're calling businesses but no one answers the phone.

Should you leave a voicemail?

Maybe it depends on the niche if someone is available to answer the phone? I'm targeting contractors and I'm getting a lot of voicemail.

Maybe I should target businesses with a receptionist so more likely someone is available to answer the phone?
#voicemail
  • Profile picture of the author kemdev
    Larger contractors will have a receptionist or an answering service. Leave a 15 second voicemail. Or don't.

    Don't over think it.
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  • Profile picture of the author Jason Kanigan
    Trades are working. They're under a house or up a ladder holding a drill in one hand and a cell phone in the other.

    Call early in the morning or at lunchtime.

    Say you know this is the only time they're free for a minute.

    Don't try to have the conversation now; ask them when you should call back to talk.

    The job of the first call is to set up a second call when they will be relaxed and not freaking out about the day.
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    • Profile picture of the author wb_man
      Should I even leave a voicemail? or is it a complete waste of time?
      I've been doing it but no one has called me back...yet.

      I feel like I have to call them nonstop just to get someone to answer the phone.
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  • Profile picture of the author laurencewins
    Tradies are notoriously hard to catch as they work all hours and often don't answer the phone. Either leave a message or try them early in the morning.
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