Networking, Marketing, Sales, Business Coach

EP26: Kim Garst, Social Media Expert, Shares Strategies to Get More Leads, for FREE

SUMMARY:

In this Episode of DYB, Steve chats with Kim Garst; an International Keynote Speaker, Consultant, and Thought Leader in the Social Media Space.

Her work includes consulting with brands like IBM, Microsoft, and Mastercard to help them identify opportunities to improve their Social Media Presence.

Kim dives into the latest trends in Social Media and dissects valuable Social Media strategies that DYB listeners can implement in their marketing efforts today.

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WHAT YOU’LL LEARN:

-How to Run Effective Giveaways

-The Biggest Trends and Tools in Social Media Today

-How to Decide Which Social Media Platform you should build a presence on

-Effective Uses of Stories and Social Media Tools for Painting Contractors

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LISTEN HERE:

QUOTES:

“Before & After Comparisons Are Huge; Some people can’t visualize how great a transformation it can be with a simple coat of paint.”

“Bringing people into your world is a huge opportunity to build relationships and connection.”

“Some of the conversations I’ve had — Some of the business I’ve generated based on taking the time to actually talk to someone — Has been incredible.”

“If you could highlight moments in your day, I think those moments of relatability is such a huge opportunity for creating awareness. Your customers may not need you today, but since they feel they know you, it makes it easier to do business later.”

“The beautiful thing about a giveaway is that even if someone doesn’t win, you still have leads.”

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HIGHLIGHTS:

[2:30] What are the biggest Social Media Trends For Businesses Right Now?

[6:45] What are “Stories,” and how can Service Providers Leverage Them?

[15:19] What are the benefits and best practices of running a contest?

[19:12] How can Service Contractors Engage in More 1-1 Conversations?

[26:45] What are some Strategies for Linkedin Users?

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LINKS & RESOURCES MENTIONED IN THIS EPISODE:

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ADDITIONAL FREE RESOURCES:

Schedule Your Free Strategy Call With Steve

DYB System PDF

EP01 9 Steps to Doubling Your Business Part 1

52 Blog Post Ideas PDF

YouCanBookMe VIDEO

Pre-qualifying Questions PDF

Video Testimonial Checklist PDF

3 Steps To Get Leads From FB PDF

11 Interview Questions PDF

9 Ways To Get HOA Work PDF

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Connect with Kim Garst on Facebook here

Connect with Steve on Facebook here

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About the Author

As many of you know, my journey has been one of grit, grace, and transformation. At 19, I was a high school dropout, single father, and struggling paint contractor in Michigan. I later moved to Florida, where I faced both personal and professional hardships. With nothing left to lose, I turned to prayer—and was blessed with a relentless hunger to learn. I devoured books, attended seminars, and discovered better ways to streamline and grow my business—even through the Great Recession (and yes, I did hit the wife lottery along the way!). In 2014, I published How To Double Your Business and later sold the painting business, launching a new chapter: coaching others to grow their businesses. For the past 10 years, I’ve dedicated myself to helping business owners scale through the DYB System, while also drawing from frameworks like EOS, Scaling Up, and The Four Disciplines of Execution. Yet something was still missing—something more adaptive, integrated, and complete. Then I found Pinnacle. After months of research and interviews with other Guides, I joined Pinnacle. Their tools and strategies have exceeded every expectation. Now, as a Pinnacle Business Guide, I help leadership teams implement a custom-tailored operating system that draws from the best in the industry—but flexes with your unique business. It’s a dynamic, proven approach to achieve clarity, momentum, and lasting growth. I’m no longer taking on any more 1:1 coaching clients… Instead, I now specialize in working with visionary business owners who are ready to get their leadership teams aligned—around a clear vision, a focused strategy, and an actionable execution plan. With the tools and process I now have as a Pinnacle Business Guide, I help turn alignment into momentum, and momentum into results. If your business is growing—but your leadership team isn’t fully rowing in the same direction—let’s talk.