If you asked a politician or a pathological liar (sorry, that's redundant), or Two Face, one of Batman's rivals, whether or not to leave voicemail during a prospecting call, the answer would be either a resounding yes-no or an equally convincing no-yes. Voicemail is equal parts problem and opportunity, nuisance and last resort, "Don't bother" and "Better than nothing." You likely come down firmly on one side of the argument or the other (or both, in which case you'd make an excellent Consultant!).
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Very much alive and now officially an industry curmudgeon, strategic growth expert T. J. Tedesco can be reached at tj@tjtedesco.com or 301-404-2244.