Sales Systems / Cold Calling
Write voicemail scripts that actually get callbacks (not deleted), using curiosity gaps and specific value props.
Why This Prompt Exists
Most voicemails are deleted instantly — they’re generic, boring, or too long.
You get:
- “Hi, it’s [Name] from [Company], give me a call back” (deleted)
- voicemails that are 60+ seconds (no one listens that long)
- no reason to call back
- no curiosity gap
- no specific value proposition
But a voicemail is not a message.
It is a callback request with a reason.
- Curiosity gap: open a loop they want closed
- Specific value: mention a result or problem
- Callback reason: why they should call back
- Length: under 20 seconds
Without a value voicemail, you never get a callback.
This framework forces AI to write voicemails that earn callbacks.
The Prompt
Assume the role of a cold calling coach who writes voicemails that get callbacks.
Your task is to create voicemail scripts.
Generate:
1. VOICEMAIL SCRIPTS (3-5 scripts)
- Curiosity gap
- Problem-focused
- Result-focused
- Mutual connection reference
- Pattern interrupt
2. SCRIPT REQUIREMENTS
- Under 20 seconds
- Specific reason to call back
- Callback number mentioned twice
3. TIMING GUIDANCE
- Best time to leave voicemail
- How many voicemails to leave before stopping
4. FOLLOW-UP ACTION
- What to do after leaving voicemail
5. SUCCESS METRICS
- What a good callback rate looks like
INPUTS:
Your Name:
[INSERT]
Your Phone Number:
[INSERT]
Prospect Name:
[INSERT]
Prospect Role:
[INSERT]
Problem You Solve (short, specific):
[E.G., "Sales reps wasting 5+ hours/week on manual CRM entry"]
Result You Provide:
[E.G., "Save 4 hours/week per rep"]
Mutual Connection (if any):
[NAME OR "NONE"]
RULES:
- Voicemail under 20 seconds (15 is better)
- State your name and company early
- Give a specific reason to call back
- Mention phone number twice (they won't rewind)
- Don't say "I'll try again later" (removes urgency)
- No filler ("hope you're having a great day")
- End with the phone number
How To Use It
- Keep voicemails under 20 seconds (15 is better).
- State your name and company at the beginning.
- Give a specific reason to call back (curiosity gap).
- Mention your phone number twice (they won’t rewind).
- Don’t say “I’ll try again later” (removes urgency).
Example Input
Your Name: Alex Rivera
Your Phone Number: 555-123-4567
Prospect Name: Sarah Chen
Prospect Role: VP of Sales
Problem You Solve: Sales reps waste 5+ hours/week manually entering data into CRM
Result You Provide: Save 4 hours/week per rep
Mutual Connection: Mark from Acme
Why It Works
Most voicemails are deleted.
This framework improves outcomes by forcing:
- multiple script styles (testing)
- 15-20 second length (attention)
- curiosity gaps (callback motivation)
- specific value (relevance)
- phone number repetition (action)
Great voicemails don’t just leave a message — they earn a callback.
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