Voicemail

We've all heard voicemail. We've all "talked" to voicemail. Here are some basic rules relating to voicemail:

• Be brief.
• Repeat your name.
• Repeat your number.
• Be polite.
• Call once and wait for the return call.

Get to the point: "Hi, this is Paul Maynard of Zachry Associates at 214-675-0500. We met at last evening's event and I'd like to talk with you further. I can be reached at 214-675-0500. This is Paul Maynard and I await your return call. Thank you.

No muss. No fuss. No being afraid to talk with the machine.

be sure and smile when you speak--it comes across in the message.

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