Edit six free sales voicemail scripts. Count words and estimate a 20–30 second message at your chosen pace. Read the voicemail drop compliance notes.
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Start with a reason, then a callback number
Choose an original example below. Replace all bracketed details, remove anything that is not true, and keep one clear reason for the call. Use the editor to plan a 20–30 second message. That target is not a claim about response rates.
These are examples for a person to speak. They are not compliant prerecorded drop files. Read the separate compliance notes before you use recorded delivery. This page is not legal advice.
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Edit a voicemail and estimate its length
Starting template: First contact: one clear reason. Replace every bracketed detail before you time the message.
49 words · about 20 seconds
Within the 20–30 second planning target.
The default 150 words per minute is an adjustable planning assumption. It is not a measured average. Names, spoken phone numbers, and pauses can change the time. Read the final message aloud and use a timer.
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First contact: one clear reason
A first call where a brief live voicemail is appropriate.
Hi [first name], this is [your name] from [company]. I called about [specific task] and wanted to ask how your team handles it today. If that is a topic you want to discuss, you can reach me at [callback number]. Again, [your name] at [company], [callback number]. Thank you.
49 words · about 20 seconds at the assumed pace of 150 words per minute.
Next step: Replace the placeholders. Speak the callback number slowly and record your actual read time.
Sales leader: calling workflow
Your service supports a sales team's calling process.
Hi [first name], [your name] at [company]. We work with sales teams on [specific calling task]. I am calling to see whether that task is a priority for your team, and whether a brief conversation would be useful. My number is [callback number]. That is [callback number]. Thank you for your time.
52 words · about 21 seconds at the assumed pace of 150 words per minute.
Next step: State the task plainly. Do not add performance claims that you cannot support.
Operations: ask about a process
You need to find the owner of an operating process.
Hello [first name], this is [your name] from [company]. I called about [specific process]. If you manage that process, I would like to ask how it works today. If someone else owns it, a team email address would help me find the right person. You can reach me at [callback number]. Thank you.
53 words · about 21 seconds at the assumed pace of 150 words per minute.
Next step: Keep the process specific. Ask for a business contact rather than a personal number.
Recruiting: a relevant service
You offer a service that supports recruiting work.
Hi [first name], [your name] calling from [company]. Our service supports [specific recruiting task]. I wanted to ask whether that is something your team is reviewing. If it is relevant, I can send a short description before we speak. My callback number is [callback number]. Again, [your name] at [company]. Thank you.
52 words · about 21 seconds at the assumed pace of 150 words per minute.
Next step: Use this for a service offer. Do not suggest that you are a candidate or have a job opening.
Return a real information request
The recipient requested information or a callback.
Hi [first name], this is [your name] from [company]. I am returning the request you sent about [topic] through [source]. I can answer your question or send the details in writing, whichever you prefer. You can reach me at [callback number]. Again, this is [your name] at [company], [callback number]. Thank you.
52 words · about 21 seconds at the assumed pace of 150 words per minute.
Next step: Confirm the request in your records. A request for information does not resolve every calling rule.
An agreed callback
You are calling at a time the recipient actually agreed to.
Hi [first name], this is [your name] from [company]. We agreed I would call today about [topic], but I may have missed you. If you still want to talk, please call [callback number] or reply to our earlier message with a suitable time. Again, my number is [callback number]. Thank you.
51 words · about 20 seconds at the assumed pace of 150 words per minute.
Next step: Use only after an actual agreement. Do not imply an earlier conversation that did not occur.
Voicemail drops need a separate compliance review
Ordinary telemarketing using an artificial or prerecorded voice to wireless numbers or residential lines can require prior express written consent. Covered prerecorded messages also have identification and opt-out requirements. See 47 CFR § 64.1200(a)(2)–(3) and § 64.1200(b). The scope and exceptions need review for your actual campaign.
A callback number in a script does not create the required opt-out system. These examples do not contain a complete prerecorded-message compliance design. Do not assume that a business contact or a voicemail-drop feature removes applicable restrictions.
Source read: the official 2025 CFR edition of § 64.1200, paragraphs (a)(2), (a)(3), and (b). Needs verification: changes after that edition. The current eCFR text could not be read during this review. Check the current rule and applicable state law before using prerecorded delivery.
This tool uses 20–30 seconds as a planning target. It is an editorial choice, not a performance statistic. Replace placeholders, choose your pace, and read the final message aloud with a timer.
How does the voicemail length estimate work?
The tool counts words and divides that count by your chosen words per minute, then converts minutes to seconds. The default 150 words per minute is an adjustable assumption. Spoken numbers, names, and pauses can change the actual time.
Can I copy a script after I edit it?
Yes. Change the text in the editor, then use Copy edited script. The Copy template buttons copy the original examples. Script edits are not uploaded by this tool.
Are these ready to use as prerecorded voicemail drops?
No. These are spoken script examples. Prerecorded delivery needs a separate review of consent, identification, opt-out design, and other applicable rules. Read the official rule and the compliance notes on this page.
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