Follow-up voicemail script
A follow-up voicemail should not just repeat the first. Add a fresh reason and keep the tone easy.
Reference prior touches lightly, then bring something new.
Short answer
A follow-up voicemail references your earlier attempts lightly, adds a new reason to respond, and stays under 20 seconds. Persistence works when each touch adds value. The script below is ready to adapt for a second or third call.
Key takeaways
- Reference prior attempts lightly.
- Add a new reason each time.
- Keep the tone easy, not pushy.
- Pair it with an email and a clear number.
The follow-up voicemail script
Light reference, new reason.
- "Hi {First}, {Your name} with {company} again, {number}."
- "Following up on my earlier note. Since then, {new proof point, resource, or trigger}, which made me want to reconnect."
- "I will send the details by email too. If {problem} is worth a quick chat, call me at {number}. Thanks, {First}."
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Frequently asked questions
What should a follow-up voicemail say?
Reference your earlier attempt lightly, add a new reason to respond such as a fresh proof point or trigger, and keep it under 20 seconds. Each follow-up should add value rather than repeat the first message.
How many follow-up voicemails should I leave?
Space them across a multichannel sequence and cap it. Two or three value-adding voicemails over a couple of weeks is reasonable; beyond that, a break-up voicemail closes the loop gracefully.
How do I stay persistent without annoying the prospect?
Add something new each time, keep the tone light, and mix channels. Persistence reads as helpful when every touch brings value and as nagging when it just repeats the same ask.