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


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The Elements
- 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
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.
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.
…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.
If you get a chance, take the time to get to know this remarkable man.
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.
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.