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Thank you for calling Bayberry Family Dental.
If you're calling about a dental emergency during office hours, please press 0 and let us know right away.
To schedule, change or cancel an appointment, press 1.
For billing and insurance questions, press 2.
If you're a new patient, press 3.
For our address and office hours, press 4.
To speak with our front desk, press 0.
To hear these options again, press 9.
What it is for: A main menu for a family dental practice. Trains the core IVR skill: a warm greeting followed by evenly paced options that can be re-recorded one at a time. Coach's note: Watch out for letting each option drift up at the end, which sounds unsure and makes callers wait for more. Every 'press' line should finish down, at the same pitch and pace, so the office can swap one out next year. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a smile in the voice with no sing-song: friendly, clear and identical from line to line.
You've reached Corbett Street Pharmacy.
To refill a prescription, press 1. Please have your prescription number ready.
To check the status of an order, press 2.
To transfer a prescription from another pharmacy, press 3.
For store hours and directions, press 4.
To speak with a pharmacist, press 5.
For all other questions, please stay on the line, and a team member will be with you shortly.
What it is for: A pharmacy phone menu with refill, transfer and pharmacist options. Trains clarity on functional prompts where callers are often older or in a hurry. Coach's note: Watch out for swallowing the numbers. 'Press 1' is the most important part of every line, so give the digit a clean consonant and a tiny lift of emphasis without punching it. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a calm, trustworthy voice that sounds like the pharmacist you'd ask a question.
Thank you for calling Fairhollow Savings Bank. Your call may be recorded for quality and training.
Please listen carefully, as our menu options have recently changed. Our automated service is available twenty-four hours a day, seven days a week.
To report a lost or stolen card, or a transaction you don't recognize, press 1 at any time.
For account balances and recent transactions, press 2.
For help with online or mobile banking, press 3.
For questions about a loan or mortgage, press 4.
To open a new account, press 5.
For branch locations and hours, press 6.
For business banking, press 7.
To speak with a member of our customer service team, press 0.
Please remember, Fairhollow Savings Bank will never ask for your full password or PIN over the phone.
To hear these options again, press the star key.
What it is for: A full banking menu with security reminders and a lost-card option. Trains a longer IVR read that stays consistent and reassuring over many prompts. Coach's note: Watch out for drifting in pitch and pace as the menu goes on. Record it as if each line is a separate take that must match the first. The lost-card option should be a touch slower, not alarmed. What casting listens for: Casting listens for steadiness and trust: a financial voice that sounds secure without sounding stiff.
Millbrook Valley Water Outage Line
IVR menu, water utilityAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
You've reached the Millbrook Valley Water Authority. Please listen carefully to the following options.
If you are reporting a water main break, flooding, or no water at your property, press 1 now.
To check for known outages or boil-water notices in your area, press 2.
To pay your bill or ask about your account, press 3.
To start, stop or transfer service, press 4.
For all other questions, press 0.
What it is for: A utility outage line that routes emergencies first. Trains urgency without alarm and clear priority in a menu. Coach's note: Watch out for sounding too relaxed on the emergency option, or too dramatic. Give 'press 1 now' a clear, firm landing, then settle back to a normal service pace for the rest. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a capable, level voice that callers would trust during a burst main.
Okafor and Brandt After-Hours
After-hours, law officeAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
Thank you for calling Okafor and Brandt.
Our office is currently closed. Our regular hours are Monday through Friday, eight-thirty a.m. to five-thirty p.m.
If you're an existing client, please leave a message after the tone, including your name and the best number to reach you, and your attorney will return your call the next business day.
If you're a new client, you can also request a consultation on our website.
What it is for: An after-hours greeting for a small law firm. Trains a polished, professional message with hours and a clear next step. Coach's note: Watch out for rushing the office hours. 'Monday through Friday, eight-thirty to five-thirty' is the information people need. Chunk it into two clean phrases. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a composed, reassuring voice that sounds like a good firm, not a big one.
Good day, and thank you for calling The Ashcombe Hotel, Kensington.
If you know the extension of the room or person you require, you may dial it at any time.
To make a new reservation, please press 1.
To amend or cancel an existing reservation, please press 2.
To book a table at our restaurant, The Garden Room, please press 3.
For afternoon tea, private dining and events, please press 4.
For directions, parking and transport information, please press 5.
If you are a guest currently staying with us, please press 6 to be connected to reception.
For our spa, The Linden Rooms, please press 7.
For lost property, please press 8.
To speak with a member of our reservations team, please remain on the line.
To hear these options again, please press the star key.
Thank you. We look forward to welcoming you.
What it is for: A main menu for an upscale London hotel. Trains a gracious, hospitality-led IVR read with elegance but no stuffiness. Coach's note: Watch out for going plummy. Elegant doesn't mean slow or affected. Keep the warmth and clarity, and make sure every 'press' line matches in pitch so the hotel can swap the restaurant line next season. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a refined, welcoming British voice that sounds like the front desk of a very good hotel.
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Meridale University IT Service Desk
IVR menu, IT help deskAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator60 secondsabout 58s
Thank you for calling the Meridale University IT Service Desk. Please have your student or staff ID number ready.
If you're calling about a system-wide outage, please check the IT status page first. Known issues are posted there as soon as we're aware of them.
To reset your password or unlock your account, press 1.
For help with multi-factor authentication or a new phone, press 2.
For Wi-Fi, email or printing problems, press 3.
For classroom audio-visual support, press 4. If a class is in progress, please say so when you're connected, and we'll prioritise your call.
For software requests and licensing, press 5.
For help with the learning management system, including course pages and assignment uploads, press 6.
For all other issues, press 0 to speak with a technician.
You can also log a request at any time through the IT self-service portal.
What it is for: An internal IT help desk menu for a university. Trains a friendly, efficient tech-support IVR with self-service options and a clear password-reset route. Coach's note: Watch out for making the technical terms sound heavy. 'Multi-factor authentication' should roll off the tongue like any other phrase. Keep the pace brisk but never clipped. What casting listens for: Casting listens for an approachable, competent voice that makes callers feel their problem is routine and fixable.
Thanks for calling Greenleaf Lane Landscaping. We're closed Thursday and Friday for Thanksgiving, and we'll be back Monday morning at eight. Leave your name and number, and we'll call you then. Happy Thanksgiving.
What it is for: A short holiday closure message for a local landscaping company. Trains fitting dates and a warm sign-off into fifteen seconds without rushing. Coach's note: Watch out for cramming. Fifteen seconds is enough if you keep the dates clear and let the last line breathe. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a friendly, local voice that sounds like the owner, not a call centre.
Thank you for calling Pemberton Accounting.
Our office is closed for the holidays from Wednesday, December twenty-fourth, through Friday, January second. We'll reopen on Monday, January fifth, at nine a.m.
If you're getting ready for tax season, you can upload your documents to our secure client portal at any time.
From all of us at Pemberton, have a happy holiday season and a peaceful New Year.
What it is for: A Christmas and New Year closure message for an accounting firm. Trains a professional holiday tone with exact dates and a tax-season nudge. Coach's note: Watch out for losing the dates in a festive tone. Warm is fine, but the closure dates are the job. Land each one, then lift a little for the seasonal wish. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a capable, gently festive voice that still sounds like someone you'd trust with your taxes.
Dana Whitlock, Realtor Voicemail
Voicemail, real estate agentAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 13s
Hi, you've reached Dana Whitlock with Harborview Realty. I'm probably out showing a home right now. Leave your name, number and a quick message, and I'll call you back the same day.
What it is for: A personal voicemail greeting for a busy real estate agent. Trains a natural, upbeat greeting that sounds like a person, not a recording. Coach's note: Watch out for overselling. It's a voicemail, not a commercial. Keep the energy friendly and land the 'same day' promise simply. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a confident, likeable voice that makes callers feel they've reached the right person.
Hey there, you've reached Buddy's Plumbing. I'm under a sink somewhere. Leave your name, number and what's going on. If it's an emergency, say emergency, and I'll call you right back.
What it is for: A small-business voicemail for a plumber with an emergency option. Trains a relaxed regional voice that still gives clear instructions. Coach's note: Watch out for letting the easy-going feel blur the important bit. Slow slightly on 'say emergency', so the caller hears it. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a genuine, down-to-earth voice: the plumber you'd trust in your kitchen.
Hi! You've reached Juniper and Moss Photography. I'm probably at a wedding right now. Leave a message with your date and your venue, or check availability at juniper and moss dot com. Talk soon!
What it is for: A creative small-business voicemail. Trains warmth and personality in a very short read. Coach's note: Watch out for getting so bubbly the details vanish. Keep the smile, but make sure the website lands cleanly. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a bright, genuine voice that matches a creative, personal brand.
Rossi's Auto Care On-Hold
On-hold, auto repairAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator60 secondsabout 59s
Thanks for holding. Someone from Rossi's Auto Care will be with you in just a moment.
While you wait, here's a quick tip. If your check-engine light comes on, don't ignore it. Most of the time it's something small, and catching it early can save you a much bigger repair down the road.
At Rossi's, we've been taking care of cars in this neighbourhood for over thirty years. We'll always explain what your car needs, what can wait, and what it'll cost, before we touch a single bolt.
Need your car while it's in the shop? Ask us about our free loaner cars, available by appointment.
And if you're heading out on a road trip, bring it in for a free pre-trip check. Tyres, fluids, lights, brakes. Fifteen minutes, and you'll drive away with peace of mind.
Thanks again for your patience. We'll be right with you.
What it is for: On-hold marketing for an independent auto repair shop. Trains the conversational on-hold read: informative, light, and never annoying on the third loop. Coach's note: Watch out for reading it like a radio ad. Callers might hear this three times while they wait. Keep it relaxed and helpful, like a service adviser chatting at the counter. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a friendly, knowledgeable voice that sounds like it knows its way around an engine.
Thank you for holding. A member of the Bayberry Family Dental team will be with you shortly.
Did you know you can now book, change or cancel your appointment online, any time of day? Just visit bayberry dental dot com.
And if it's been a while since your last check-up, ask us about evening and Saturday appointments.
Thanks for your patience. We'll be right with you.
What it is for: A short on-hold loop for a dental office. Trains a gentle, practical on-hold message with booking reminders and no health claims. Coach's note: Watch out for sounding sugary. Keep it friendly and practical, and make the online booking line clear so callers might hang up and use it. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a calm, kind voice that would put a nervous patient at ease.
Thank you for calling Kettle Creek Credit Union. All of our member service representatives are currently helping other members. Please stay on the line, and your call will be answered in the order it was received.
Did you know you can do most of your banking without picking up the phone? With the Kettle Creek mobile app, you can check balances, transfer money, deposit checks and pay bills from anywhere.
You can also set up account alerts, so you'll know right away when a payment clears or your balance gets low.
A quick reminder about your security. Kettle Creek Credit Union will never call, text or email to ask for your password, PIN or one-time security code. If someone does, hang up and call us directly.
As a member-owned credit union, we're here to serve you, not outside shareholders.
Thanks for your patience. A representative will be with you shortly.
What it is for: A longer on-hold message for a credit union promoting its app and security tips. Trains friendly financial on-hold copy with a fraud warning that sounds serious but not scary. Coach's note: Watch out for treating the fraud reminder like any other line. It's the most important thing in the loop. Slow a little, drop the smile slightly, then bring it back for the thank-you. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a warm, community voice that still carries authority on security information.
Thanks for calling Coral Point Resort. One of our team will be with you shortly.
While you wait, picture this. A sunrise swim on our own stretch of beach. Breakfast on the deck, looking out over the reef. And absolutely nothing on your to-do list.
Coral Point has ocean-view rooms, family villas and our new adults-only treehouse suites, tucked into the rainforest just above the sand.
Our reef tours run every morning, and the kids' club keeps younger guests busy with rock pools, crab hunts and sandcastle competitions.
Planning a wedding or a special occasion? Our events team can help with everything from the ceremony on the beach to the last dance under the stars.
And if you book directly with us, breakfast is included, every morning of your stay.
Thanks for holding. We'll be with you in just a moment.
What it is for: On-hold marketing for a Queensland beach resort. Trains an inviting, sunny on-hold read with a regional accent and gentle selling. Coach's note: Watch out for getting too excited. People on hold want to feel welcome, not shouted at. Paint the pictures with a relaxed smile, and keep the transfer lines neutral. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a natural Australian hospitality voice: warm, easy and genuinely inviting.
Service Desk Queue Message
Queue, IT help deskAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 14s
Thank you for waiting. All of our technicians are currently helping other callers. Please stay on the line, and the next available technician will be with you shortly. You can also log a ticket online.
What it is for: A short repeating queue message for a help desk. Trains a neutral, pleasant tone that won't grate on the fifth repeat. Coach's note: Watch out for adding too much personality. This loops every thirty seconds. Keep it calm, even and pleasant, with no big pitch moves. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a smooth, neutral voice that sounds patient even when the caller isn't.
Lakeshore Electric Wait-Time Message
Queue, electric utilityAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 27s
Thank you for calling Lakeshore Electric. We're experiencing higher than normal call volumes.
Your estimated wait time is about fifteen minutes.
Rather not wait? Press 1, and we'll call you back when it's your turn. You won't lose your place in line.
If you're reporting a power outage, you can also do that online at lakeshore electric dot com, or by texting OUT to 4 4 2 2.
What it is for: A queue message with an estimated wait and a callback option. Trains clean number delivery and a clear choice between waiting and a callback. Coach's note: Watch out for blurring the wait time. 'About fifteen minutes' and 'press 1' are the two things the caller must catch. Give each a clear, clean landing. What casting listens for: Casting listens for clarity and empathy: a voice that acknowledges the wait without sounding apologetic.
You've reached Hillcrest Animal Hospital. Our clinic is currently closed.
If your pet needs urgent care, please call the Tri-County Animal Emergency Center, open twenty-four hours, at 5 5 5, 2 0 4, 7 7 1 0.
To book an appointment or request a prescription refill, please leave a message or visit our website, and we'll get back to you during office hours.
Thank you.
What it is for: An after-hours message for a vet clinic that directs urgent calls to an emergency hospital. Trains calm urgency and a phone number read cleanly. Coach's note: Watch out for rattling off the phone number. Group it the way people write it down, three, three, four, with a small pause between groups. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a compassionate, steady voice that would calm a worried pet owner.
Tallowmere IT After-Hours Support
After-hours, managed IT supportAdult (25-40)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
Thanks for calling Tallowmere IT Support. Our office is closed for the evening.
If your whole office can't get online, your server is down, or you think you've been hacked, press 1 to reach our on-call technician. Please have your company name ready.
For anything else, press 2 to leave a message, or email support at tallowmere it dot net. We'll pick it up first thing in the morning.
What it is for: An after-hours line for an IT support company that offers an on-call technician for critical problems. Trains an efficient routing message with a clear definition of urgent. Coach's note: Watch out for making 'critical' sound dramatic. The examples define it, so read them clearly and evenly, and keep the tone helpful, not alarmed. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a confident, techy-but-human voice that sounds like it's got things under control.
Hearthstone Clinic Appointment Line
Appointment line, medical clinicAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator60 secondsabout 58s
Thank you for calling Hearthstone Family Clinic. Please listen carefully, as our options have changed.
If this is a medical emergency, please hang up and dial nine one one.
To make a new appointment, press 1.
To change or cancel an existing appointment, press 2.
For prescription refill requests, press 3. Please allow two business days for refills to be processed.
For test results, press 4.
For billing questions, press 5.
To leave a message for your provider's nurse, press 6.
For directions, parking and clinic hours, press 7.
If you're calling from a hospital or another provider's office, press 8.
To speak with our front desk, press 0. Please have your date of birth ready when you're connected.
Our patient portal is also available twenty-four hours a day, for booking appointments, sending messages and viewing your records.
To hear these options again, press 9.
What it is for: A clinic appointment line with a safety message up front. Trains clear, kind prompts and the serious emergency instruction every clinic line needs. Coach's note: Watch out for underplaying the emergency line or overacting it. 'Hang up and dial nine one one' should be calm, firm and unmissable, then return to a friendly, even pace. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a warm, professional voice that sounds organised and caring at once.
Hiya, thanks for calling The Velvet Fern.
To book a cut, colour or blow-dry, press 1.
To change or cancel an appointment, press 2. We just ask for twenty-four hours' notice, if you can.
For gift vouchers, press 3.
For bridal and occasion styling, press 4.
Or you can book online any time at velvet fern dot ie.
To speak to someone at reception, press 0. Thanks a million.
What it is for: A booking line for a Dublin hair salon. Trains a light, friendly IVR with a regional accent and a lifestyle feel. Coach's note: Watch out for letting the friendly lilt turn into upspeak on every option. Bright is lovely; rising at the end of every line sounds unsure. Finish each option down. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a cheerful, natural Irish voice that sounds like the best receptionist in town.
Thank you for calling Lucia's Trattoria.
For table reservations for up to seven guests, press 1.
To place an order for pickup, press 2.
For our hours, address and parking, press 3.
For larger parties, private dining and events, press 4.
To hear tonight's specials, press 5.
For gift cards, press 6.
Please note, our kitchen takes its last orders at nine-thirty each evening.
We look forward to seeing you at the table.
What it is for: A restaurant phone menu with reservations, takeout and private events. Trains a welcoming, appetising IVR read that stays crisp. Coach's note: Watch out for getting so cosy that the options slow down. The welcome can be warm and rich; the options need to move. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a hospitable, characterful voice that still sounds professional.
Thank you for calling Harborline Insurance claims. We're sorry you've had a reason to call, and we're here to help.
If anyone has been injured, or you are in an unsafe location, please hang up and contact emergency services first.
Please have your policy number ready.
To report a new auto claim, press 1.
To report a new home or property claim, press 2.
To check the status of an existing claim, press 3. Please have your claim number ready.
If you need roadside assistance or a tow, press 4.
To find a Harborline approved repair shop near you, press 5.
For glass repair or windshield damage, press 6.
For all other questions, press 0 to speak with a claims representative.
You can also report a claim, upload photos and track progress at any time in the Harborline app.
What it is for: A claims line for an insurance company, where callers are often stressed. Trains empathy in a structured menu, and a safety-first opening. Coach's note: Watch out for sounding chirpy. Someone calling a claims line has probably had a bad day. Open with real warmth, keep the options steady, and avoid any hint of a smile on the safety line. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a calm, steady voice that makes a stressed caller feel taken care of.
You've reached the Northbrook School District.
Due to heavy snow, all Northbrook schools and district offices are closed today, Tuesday. All after-school activities and evening events are cancelled. Bus routes will not run, and meal pickup sites will be closed.
Updates for tomorrow will be posted on the district website and sent by text message by six a.m.
Please stay safe, and stay off the roads if you can.
What it is for: A snow-day closure message for a school district's main line. Trains clear, calm public information with dates and specifics. Coach's note: Watch out for sounding like a news anchor. This is a public service message to parents. Clear, warm and unhurried, with the key facts landed. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a reassuring civic voice: clear, neutral and easy to understand.
Hello, you've reached Martin Penrose at Penrose Tax Advisers. I'm away from my desk just now. Please leave your name and number after the tone, and I'll ring you back before the end of the day.
What it is for: A personal office voicemail for a British accountant. Trains a crisp, courteous British greeting in a tight timing. Coach's note: Watch out for being so formal it sounds robotic. Keep it courteous and human, and land the callback promise warmly. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a reliable, understated British voice that sounds trustworthy with money.
Thornfield and Wade On-Hold
On-hold, law firmAdult (40-55)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
Thank you for holding. Your call is important to us, and someone will be with you shortly.
At Thornfield and Wade, we help families plan for the future, from wills and trusts to guardianship and estate administration.
If you've been meaning to put a plan in place, ask us about our free initial consultation. We'll explain your options in plain language, with no obligation.
Thank you for your patience.
What it is for: A short on-hold message for a family law and estate planning firm. Trains discreet, reassuring on-hold copy for a sensitive service. Coach's note: Watch out for sounding salesy about a sensitive subject. Keep it gentle and confident, and land the free consultation as helpful information, not a pitch. What casting listens for: Casting listens for a composed, compassionate voice that suggests discretion and expertise.
Queue Position Announcement
Queue, call centre positionAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator15 secondsabout 16s
Thank you for holding.
You are currently caller number
[pause for inserted number]
in the queue. Please stay on the line, as hanging up will lose your place. Your call will be answered as soon as an agent is available.
What it is for: A modular queue message with a slot for an inserted number. Trains matching pitch on either side of a spliced value, a key IVR skill. Coach's note: Watch out for changing pitch around the number. The system drops in a separately recorded digit, so keep the words before and after it perfectly even, as if the number is a neutral word. What casting listens for: Casting listens for consistency: a voice that can be cut and spliced invisibly.
Sunvale Health Plan Language Menu
IVR menu, bilingual health planAdult (30-45)Neutral AmericanOne narrator30 secondsabout 28s
Thank you for calling Sunvale Health Plan.
Para espaƱol, oprima nueve.
If you're a member, please have your member ID card ready.
To check your benefits or find a provider, press 1.
For questions about a claim or bill, press 2.
To order a new ID card, press 3.
If you're a doctor's office or provider, press 4.
For pharmacy and prescription coverage, press 5.
For all other questions, press 0.
What it is for: A bilingual opening menu for a health insurance plan, with a Spanish option. Trains switching language cleanly without breaking pace. Coach's note: Watch out for dropping out of rhythm on the Spanish line. If you don't speak Spanish, rehearse it until it flows at the same pace and pitch as the English. Casting will hear any hesitation. What casting listens for: Casting listens for smooth, even delivery across both languages and a reassuring healthcare tone.
Wattle Bay Council Christmas Closure
Holiday, local councilAdult (30-45)AustralianOne narrator30 secondsabout 26s
G'day, and thanks for calling Wattle Bay Council.
Our customer service centre is closed from Christmas Eve and reopens on Monday, the fifth of January.
Bin collections will run as normal, except on Christmas Day, which moves to Saturday.
For urgent issues like fallen trees or water leaks, please stay on the line to reach our after-hours team.
Merry Christmas, and have a safe summer.
What it is for: A Christmas closure message for an Australian local council, with essential service information. Trains holiday warmth combined with clear public information. Coach's note: Watch out for losing the bin collection details. In a summer Christmas message, the practical information is what people call for. Keep it friendly and land the dates plainly. What casting listens for: Casting listens for an easy, natural Australian voice that sounds approachable and community-minded.
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