LEAVING MESSAGES OVERNIGHT?!

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I was reading a post recently where someone mentioned getting results (leads) by leaving voicemails overnight on prospects answering machines. I am wondering if anyone has a successful script for this or any tips? Thanks!
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  • Profile picture of the author Aaron Doud
    I had a few like this left on my voicemail and never have returned them.

    The people who get this to work always talk about being vague and acting like a potential client for the business. I am sure this works to get call backs but I think it hurts your credibility as a marketer. I mean why would I hire you to market for me if the best you have is an after hour voicemail bait and switch?

    Starting a marketing business isn't easy. Don't take the easy path of prospecting and you will stand out. Cold walk local businesses. Use direct mail marketing. Or if you are good on the phone cold call.

    But remember most of your competition has already sent me a crappy cold email. They have already left me a crappy voicemail. And the ones with balls but no skills have already cold called me and been hung up on. How are you going to be different so I actually listen to you?
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    • Profile picture of the author biz2mob
      Originally Posted by Aaron Doud View Post

      I had a few like this left on my voicemail and never have returned them.

      The people who get this to work always talk about being vague and acting like a potential client for the business. I am sure this works to get call backs but I think it hurts your credibility as a marketer. I mean why would I hire you to market for me if the best you have is an after hour voicemail bait and switch?

      Starting a marketing business isn't easy. Don't take the easy path of prospecting and you will stand out. Cold walk local businesses. Use direct mail marketing. Or if you are good on the phone cold call.

      But remember most of your competition has already sent me a crappy cold email. They have already left me a crappy voicemail. And the ones with balls but no skills have already cold called me and been hung up on. How are you going to be different so I actually listen to you?
      Yeah, i already cold call but I have a $700 voice broadcast software i'd like to put to work!
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      • Profile picture of the author sandalwood
        I never have had any luck leaving messages on an answering machine or in a voice mail. Just doesn't work for me. Where I have had a good return is leaving my name and phone number with the decision maker. If I can talk to them, I can get the business even if it is delayed.

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  • Profile picture of the author Rus Sells
    They way to get call backs is to actually find a legit problem. Like a problem with their web site that needs addressing.

    Then when you leave the message you don't actually tell them what it is. You hook them into wanting to know and they'll call you back.

    As an example you could say, Hello, my name is Russ. There's something going on with your web site... not sure if you knew or not so call me back at. 555-1212.

    That's it! If they care, they'll call you back.
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