Instead of typing, send partners and clients 2-3 minute voice memos via text. This practice fosters a deeper, more personal connection by conveying human tone and emotion, creating strong business relationships even without frequent live conversations.

According to psychiatrist Mimi Winsberg, text threads provide a real-time, objective record of a relationship's evolution. They can be reviewed retrospectively to diagnose when things went wrong—a relationship "autopsy"—revealing patterns of warmth or self-absorption that were missed in the moment.

While users can read text faster than they can listen, the Hux team chose audio as their primary medium. Reading requires a user's full attention, whereas audio is a passive medium that can be consumed concurrently with other activities like commuting or cooking, integrating more seamlessly into daily life.

Unlike bots that join calls, Granola records audio at the OS level. This makes it universally compatible and positions it as a private tool, like Voice Memos, placing the onus of disclosure on the user, not the software.

When a prospect's voicemail directs you to text, structure your message for reading, not listening. Start with relevance about them, not your name, because they will likely read a transcript. This optimizes the message for the medium they've chosen.

After sending a detailed voice note on LinkedIn, immediately send a follow-up text with a "Too Long, Didn't Listen" (TLDL) summary. This respects the prospect's time, provides a quick synopsis, and generates a second notification on the platform, psychologically increasing the odds they will engage with your message.

The LinkedIn mobile app contains an underutilized feature to record and send 60-second voice memos. Using your voice instead of a standard typed message makes your outreach more personal, memorable, and powerful, helping you cut through inbox clutter and build genuine professional relationships.

For professionals who find phone calls demanding and texting too superficial for relationship building, voice memos offer an effective middle ground. This asynchronous communication method allows for the nuance and personality of voice, fostering a deeper connection without the pressure of a real-time conversation.

Reframe voicemails not as a request for a callback, but as a strategic preview for your next action, like an email or text. This guides the prospect to an easier response channel and makes the multi-touch sequence feel more cohesive and intentional.