Episode 055: Master The Art of a Voicemail: Tips & Tricks for Effective Business Calls

Craft impactful voicemails with practical tips to make every call count.

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Dive into the often-overlooked art of crafting the perfect voicemail in this engaging episode of “Commercially Speaking.” Join Bo Barron as he delves into the significance of preparation in prospecting, using the guiding principle: “You don’t rise to the occasion, you fall to the level of your preparation.” Bo shares invaluable tips on constructing impactful voicemails, demonstrating with a play-through of the worst voicemail he’s ever received.

What You’ll Learn:

  • Voicemail Excellence: Bo breaks down the essential components of a compelling voicemail that captures attention and elicits responses.
  • Scripting Magic: Timmy Barron brings his scripting and acting prowess to the table, offering actor’s tricks for memorable vocal delivery that can make your messages stand out.
  • Rejection Made Fun: Discover Bo’s unique hacks for handling rejection with humor, including how to fake a dropped call to ease out of awkward voicemail situations.
  • Practical Applications: This episode isn’t just for CRE professionals; any businessperson, broker, or salesperson will find these insights beneficial for making every call count.


Filled with practical advice, a sprinkle of humor, and actionable techniques, this episode is designed to help professionals across industries leave voicemails that not only get heard but get a response. Tune in to “Commercially Speaking” and transform your voicemail from a routine message into a powerful business tool.

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⏰ Time Code ⏰

00:00 – Start
03:07 – Card Trick
05:52 – Market Analysis Requests
07:26 – Should you even leave a Voicemail?
11:12 – You fall to the level of your preparation
15:15 – A really bad voice message!
17:40 – Not so bad voice message
18:13 – Dissecting a voicemail for improvements.
19:50 – Formula to a GREAT voice mail
20:01 – 1. Articulate
21:02 – 2. Who are you? Who you with? Why you calling?
21:28 – 3. A reason to call you back
22:09 – 4. The TRUTH
23:51 – 5. Offer something of value
27:08 – Research and the argument against it
28:15 – Smile! (Vocal tip from an actor)
29:04 – Stand your ass up
30:02 – Gamify
32:52 – Hacks and tricks
34:23 – The record breaking calling habit
35:52 – The multiple voice mail strategy
36:38 – Squeaky wheel gets the grease
37:38 – He answers this broker’s call every time!
38:30 – Timmy attempts a perfect voice message
39:25 – It’ll take 3 min
41:38 – Do you leave your phone number anymore?
42:42 – Listen back to your voicemails!
43:48 – Shoutouts

 

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Bo is the owner and operator of Barron Commercial Group in Owensboro, KY servicing the Western KY and surrounding markets.

For all CRE inquiries, visit https://www.barroncommercial.com

Timmy is an actor, comedian, writer, and host. You can follow him pretty much everywhere @timmyhartbarron