5 SMOOTH STONES developed the foundation for a grassroots effort to build a platform for businesses that needed a unified, central voice location. With so many distractions around the national election and the COVID-19 pandemic, Open Cal Biz Now is focused on the central issues of business and economics in the trying circumstances of a global pandemic.
Open Cal Biz Now
First Stone
Second Stone
Two businessmen had a heart to help other businesses safely navigate the muddy, complicated water of rapidly changing rules, regulations, and rash law making. We met with like-minded businesses to develop a succinct vision and mission for the entity.
Third Stone
Once the vision and mission were established, the entity became a not-for-profit organization. Time was of the essence, as the pandemic situation was extremely fluid.
Fourth Stone
A resource inventory was taken and, based on those resources, a content creation and execution plan was immediately developed. An express project plan was hatched (people’s businesses and livelihoods were going under) in less than two weeks and the messaging was adopted and on-the-fly content was created. A website was created, and email database was gathered through events and local churches, webinars, personal equipment,
Fifth Stone
Open Cal Biz Now began helping other businesses in July of 2020 and continues to advocate for those in need.
The Elements
5 SMOOTH STONES put together multiple attacks to launch the entity.
- Website
- The organization was strictly an online presence, therefore the development of a website was crucial. URL’s were purchased, logos were created, and a website developed in less than two weeks.
- Affiliations
- 5 Smooth Stones assisted with the creation of affiliations with other like-minded organizations in an effort to unify and to assist in the groups vision and mission.
- Organic Social Media
- Through strategic response, outreach, and sharing opportunities, OCBN’s Social Media became and information portal.
- Email Campaigns
- Email lists were generated through association and in-person event sign ups.
- Events
- OCBN was represented at several events and multiple churches along with dedicated OCBN events at various locations.
TESTIMONIALS
Mark Walters-Syndicated Host of the Armed American Radio and Armed American Radio Daily Defense programs, author and magazine columnist
Early in my career Doc advised me that the conversation between host and listener must be deeply personal, that the listener must feel that he/she is being individually addressed. The relationship I have developed with my listeners over the years applying the techniques taught me by Doc have been instrumental in expanding my show from one affiliate to near 200 across America with no end in sight. Whether you’re new to the mic or a seasoned veteran, the words on these pages will help you flourish.
John Parikhal – Partner at Breakthrough Management LLC
Tim is the real thing – smart, creative, hardworking and ready to think outside the box. I worked with him at several different companies and every time I was impressed by his imagination and his programming savvy.
Bruce Fohr – Owner, FMR Associates, Inc.
…an outstanding strategist and truly knows how to use perceptual and music/programming research as a valuable tool for decision-making. At each of the stations we have worked with Tim, the stations he oversaw were successful in accomplishing their stated goals.
Rob Trygg – Owner, Creative Voice Productions
If you get a chance, take the time to get to know this remarkable man.
Albert Lineses III aka AL3 – 3x National DJ Champion & The Official DJ of the UFC
Tim “Doc” Maranville quickly went from being my Program Director to my mentor at KVIB, and for years after we both left the radio station, I’ve continued to look to Tim for advice & guidance.
Dr. Debra Brittain (Britt) Davenport – President, Davenport Public Relations & Debra Davenport Couture
Tim is an exemplary role model and mentor to up-and-coming radio talent. I have sought his advice and expertise on numerous broadcasting topics and he has always provided outstanding guidance and recommendations for me.
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