SDRs and AEs prospecting by phone
20-Second Voicemail Script That Gets Callbacks
The only voicemail structure that works: name, relevance, slow number, email match. Under 20 seconds always.
"Hi [Name], [You] here — calling about [one-line reason] at [Company]. My number is [say it slowly, twice]. I will also send one short email so you have it in writing. Thanks."
How to deliver it
- Say the number slowly. Twice. Fast numbers never get dialed.
- Never pitch in voicemail. Curiosity earns callbacks; features do not.
- Always pair with the matching one-line email.
Frequently asked questions
Should I leave voicemails at all?
Yes as part of a sequence — voicemail plus email doubles response versus email alone. Never as a standalone channel.
How many voicemails per prospect?
Two max per sequence. More is pressure without value.
What if I ramble?
Write the 20 seconds down and read it the first 50 times. Reading beats rambling until it is muscle memory.
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