Leaving Answering Machine Messages: Tips & Tricks

[strasfamily]

When you are calling people from your 100 list that you may not know very well and you get their answering machine, what do you say? How much info do you leave in the message?

BTW, picking up the phone scares me to death!

As I was typing this, I thought of another question that I will just ask in the same post. My husband is the consultant doing the shows, but I told him I would do the business stuff and help with the phone calls. When I call past guests, how would I introduce myself? "This is Tracey, the wife of your Pampered Chef consultant???"

 

[pcjeanie]

I would say "This is Tracey. My husband is your Pampered Chef consultant and I assist him with his business." Don't be scared about making phone calls. What's the absolute worst that can happen - hang up on you? Nobody can hurt you or anything. Just go for it and practice lots! I think the main thing about phoning is to always show consideration by asking if they have a few minutes to talk. If not, offer to call back and ask when is a better time. Good luck!

Jeanie Gay

 

[speedychef]

First of all, realize that they usually do enjoy hearing from you. The first thing you want to do when you call is identify yourself, and I think Jeanie's idea is a good one. Then, MAKE SURE (I always forget!) to ask if it's a good time (some people say "okay time", or "do you have a few minutes" or whatever) so they know you value their time. Check out the customer care script online. It has great ideas, and nobody knows you're reading it...

 

[lkspeir]

I think if you and your husband are a team, then introduce yourself that way. I think it's great that you are doing this together and I think anyone you call would think so too. I always ask "Is this a good time" - I appreciate when others do the same for me.I'm with you - calling is not what I do best, but since conference I'm really trying hard to overcome that.

 

[Wildfire]

Hi there! This is , a Pampered Chef consultant, reaching out to you from [Your City]. I wanted to personally thank you for attending [Your Husband's Name]'s Pampered Chef show and supporting his business. I am here to assist with any questions or orders you may have. If you are interested in hosting your own show, I would be happy to chat with you about the benefits and rewards. Please feel free to give me a call back at [Your Phone Number]. Thank you and have a great day!