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Hi, this is {{user.first_name}. I'm a journalist with the Business View Journal and I need to interview a {{contact.business_type} in {{contact.city}for our publication. It is totally free to you and would be great exposure for your business.

The Business View Journal is a national publication sponsored by Bizly App spotlighting businesses and reaching over 60,000 eyeballs over a host of social media platforms.

Give me a call or text back at 702-766-5551 to schedule a quick phone interview and feature article in our publication.

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Hi, this is {{user.first_name}. I'm a journalist with the Business View Journal and I need to interview a {{contact.business_type} in {{contact.city}for our publication. It is totally free to you and would be great exposure for your business.

Note: Continue with the following if asked:

We’re currently spotlighting a standout {{contact.business_type} business from {{contact.city}, and your name was referred to us for this edition.

We’re a community spotlight series sponsored by BizlyApp and the Business View Journal, a publication reaching 60,000 eyeballs.

Normally there’s a cost for these features, but because this issue is fully sponsored by BizlyApp, the interview and article are completely free to participate in.

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Clarify Who You’re Speaking With

We’re scheduling short phone interviews with the owner or someone in a leadership role to learn more about the business and see if it’s a fit for this issue.

Would that be you — or is there someone else I should speak with?

▶️ IF YES (You’re speaking to the right person):

That’s perfect — you’re exactly who I was hoping to reach.

Let me give you the quick rundown:

The interview is a relaxed 45-minute phone call where we ask about your story, your business, and what makes it special.

It’ll be published across the Business View Journal social media platforms where it gets pinned and promoted to over 60,000 national readers.

We’re only selecting one {{contact.business_type} business from {{contact.city} for this edition — and you’re currently our top pick.

Would later today or sometime tomorrow work better for your interview?

✅ [Book the interview. Confirm ALL contact info.]

✅ Let them know that once published, they’ll receive a shareable link and can invite people to vote their business as a community favorite.

▶️ IF NO (Gatekeeper — Not Owner or Decision Maker):

Totally understand — would you mind passing the message along to them?

We’re wrapping up interviews this week, and we haven’t yet filled the {{contact.business_type} spot for {{contact.city}.

It’s a free opportunity to be featured and promoted in a trusted business network of over 60,000 readers.

I’d love to know if they’re interested before we give the spot to another business. Would you be willing to check and let me know when would be a good time to follow up?

✅ Ask if you can call back in 15 minutes and thank them by name.