Building Businesses Through Authentic Social Media | Columbus News

Social media isn’t just for likes anymore—it’s fueling real businesses in Columbus. Julie Miller turned her family’s daily “What Should We Do Today?” question into a thriving blog and Instagram empire with 35K followers, monetizing through ads and brand deals without ever aiming to be an influencer. Bethia Woolf and her husband use their food tour blog and 61K+ followers to spotlight local eats and build community, proving food can be both delicious and deeply social. Quincy Williams at Quality Wellness leverages authentic fitness content to attract members, showing that genuine posts drive real results. The secret? Focus on value, not sales—build a community, not just a customer base. These creators are rewriting the influencer playbook by being helpful, honest, and deeply rooted in their city. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/40c31b0c6b88172d