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scott graham

"Gum On Shoe" podcast devoted to the world of sales recruiting. "Caution Wet Paint, A Christian Themed Podcast highlighting uplifting stories in business, sports and life. "Coccon of Comfort" podcast dedicated to strength and conditioning for adults over 40

Episodes

  1. Jul 16

    "Alright, Pull up a chair, lean in, and do not miss what I am about to tell you.

    Welcome back to the final episode of this series of the “Caution Wet Paint”, Podcast, In this space, we don’t do cheap, surface level business platitudes. We dig our heels into the heavy, unshakeable truth of God’s Word. And today, we are standing flat footed on Habakkuk 2:2-3: 'Write the vision; make it plain on tablets, so he may run who reads it. For still the vision awaits its appointed time; it hastens to the end it will not lie. If it seems slow, wait for it; it will surely come; it will not delay.' Now, let's be honest. We live in a world that is completely addicted to instant gratification. We want the promotion yesterday, the revenue growth today, and the destination right now. But what do you do when God gives you a massive vision, and then drops you right into the middle of the wilderness? How do you steward a vision when you, or the people you are leading, feel completely, utterly stuck in active waiting? Our guest today is a man who understands that leadership isn't just about managing assets it's about stewarding souls and trusting the sovereign timing of Almighty God. He is the Chief Operating Officer at CoastHills Credit Union, my friend, Chris Turnley. Chris is here to remind us of a truth that will release the grip of anxiety right off your neck: God has got it when we don't. Hear me on this: when God gives you a vision, He will get it done. Your job isn't to force the door open; your job is to stand watch, work with excellence, and trust His absolute, perfect timing.

  2. Jun 25

    Biblical Business Leadership: Overcoming Debt Slavery & Finding Purpose in Corporate Operations

    If your business vision requires zero faith, you don't need God you just need a better spreadsheet. But if you want to build something that actually matters, you’ve got to make the vision plain. There is a massive, cultural lie that tells us our professional lives can be neatly compartmentalized away from our spiritual realities. We step into the boardroom on Monday and completely forget the God we worshiped on Sunday. But the gospel doesn't leave room for that kind of dualism. It claims authority over all of life including the marketplace. On this episode of "Caution Wet Paint", we wrap up our 3-part conversation with Chris Turnley, Chief Operating Officer at CoastHills Credit Union.  Together, we dig our heels into the profound weight of Habakkuk 2:2-3. Habakkuk is standing on the watchtower, looking out at a broken, chaotic world, and God says: "Write the vision and make it plain." Why? Because the vision anchors us when the cultural currents pull against us. Chris brings incredible operational wisdom into this text as we unpack: 1) The Illusion of Ownership: Breaking free from debt slavery and finding true financial responsibility under the lordship of Christ. 2) The Anatomy of Work: Moving past empty careerism to discover a deeply rooted, God given purpose in our daily labor. 3) The Fruitful Executive: What it looks like when the fruits of the Spirit—patience, kindness, self control actually direct corporate decision making.

  3. Jun 23

    No More "Hoping to Get Lucky": Sales Leadership Blueprints with Michael Biedermann

    "This is the most important quarter in the history of the company. "If you’ve spent more than five minutes in corporate sales, you’ve heard this rallying cry. But when the pressure is on, what’s the actual playbook? Do you just cross your fingers and hope to get lucky, or do you build a repeatable system that guarantees revenue? In this final, jam packed episode of the “GUM ON SHOE” Podcast, we are sitting down with Michael Biedermann, author of the Amazon hit The Sales Valley: A Blueprint for Sales Leadership. Instead of a standard interview, we are handing the mic over to you. We took your burning listener questions and put Michael in the hot seat to break down the exact strategies required to build, scale, and lead elite sales teams. With Amazon reviewers calling it "clear, practical, and actionable," this book has quickly become the definitive guide for moving past corporate fluff and into execution. Whether you are an individual contributor looking to step up or an executive managing a massive pipeline, this episode delivers the solid advice you need to turn high stakes quarterly goals into an actionable, winnable plan. Buy the Book Here: https://a.co/d/0h8ZerQr

  4. Jun 18

    Stop Panicking Over Short-Term Numbers: The Secret to Operational Resilience

    Every enterprise eventually suffers from the temptation of short-term thinking. When Q2 numbers lag due to macroeconomic factors, it’s easy for leadership teams to panic, pivot too quickly, and lose momentum. But what if the antidote to corporate panic isn't a new strategy, but strategic patience?  In Part 2 of The “Caution Wet Paint” Podcast, we sit down with Chris Turnley, Chief Operating Officer at CoastHills Credit Union. Together, we break down a timeless framework for leadership in the Old Testament, Habakkuk 2:2-3: “Write the vision and make it plain on tablets, that he may run who reads it. For the vision is yet for an appointed time”.  "Write the vision and make it plain..." Crafting extreme clarity so your team knows exactly where you are heading. "...that he may run who reads it." Empowering autonomous, fast-paced execution across your entire organization. Trust the lag time Maintaining a steady pipeline focus and solid operational habits, even when the market experiences a lag.  Big corporate milestones don't happen overnight. As long as your direction is correct, you have to trust the relationship between your daily efforts and your eventual outcomes.

  5. Jun 16

    How Elite Sales Leaders Win Deals and Build an Internal Brand That Everyone Trusts

    In part 4 of our “GUM ON SHOE” series with Michael Biedermann, author of The Sales Valley: A Blueprint for Sales Leadership, we get intensely practical about what really drives team performance: the way a sales leader manages internal relationships and support.  Michael unpacks how top leaders build a powerful internal brand using the resources already around them SEs, product, marketing, legal, and their own frontline reps. You’ll hear how to train your team to grow those relationships, and why small internal moves can be the difference between an 80% team and a 120% team. We also tackle “firefighting mode”: when should you step in, when are you actually rescuing, and how do you support your reps without making them dependent on you?  He then walks through what effective sales team meetings should look like: which meetings should be non‑negotiable, how to set the right rhythm and cadence, and how to keep team sessions high level while using one on ones to go deep on deals, skills, and coaching. If you want a team that runs with you not behind you this episode is built for you.  The Sales Valley, A Blueprint for Sales Leadership Available at Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hLTdkm9

  6. Jun 9

    Sales Leadership Training That Actually Works: Author Michael Biedermann on The Sales Valley

    Episode 3 with author Michael Biedermann on the “Gum On Shoe” Podcast. After only two weeks, The Sales Valley: A Blueprint for Sales Leadership has struck a nerve with sales leaders, founders, and GTM executives who are looking for honest, practical leadership training.  The book is already ranked #18 in Amazon’s Management Science category. Let’s help Mike push toward #1!  In this episode, we dig into a question every sales leader should be asking: What if you had real confidence in where your team stood heading into the week.  That kind of confidence does not come from guessing, hoping, or firefighting. It comes from building a strong sales leadership foundation with repeatable, measurable pillars, from curiosity to focus, and from identity to execution. "Gum On Shoe" is built for the world of sales, entrepreneurs, sales leaders, sales talent, and revenue executives. This conversation is a must-listen for anyone responsible for building, coaching, or leading a high-performing sales team.  Listen to Episode 3 with Mike Biedermann and then grab your copy, The Sales Valley, A Blueprint for Sales Leadership.  Available at Amazon: https://a.co/d/0hLTdkm9

  7. Jun 4

    When the Vision Waits: Habakkuk, Business, and the Not Yet Season. “Caution Wet Paint” Podcast

    What do you do when the vision is clear, but the timing is not? On this episode of "Caution Wet Paint", where we share good news through a Christian lens, we continue our series on taking biblical scripture and applying it to real business, leadership, and life.  This time, we are going back to the Old Testament with our guest, Chris Turnley, to unpack Habakkuk 2:2-3 and talk about vision, waiting, obedience, and what God does in the seasons where the promise has been written down, but it has not arrived yet.  Chris Turnley is one of those rare leaders who can talk about pipeline, profit, and people, and actually mean all three. He has led high performing teams, scaled businesses, and wrestled honestly with what it looks like to follow Jesus while carrying real world targets, hard decisions, and leadership pressure.  If you are building a business, leading a team, waiting on a breakthrough, or trying to stay faithful in a season that feels slower than you expected, this conversation is for you.  Because sometimes the delay is not wasted time. Sometimes it is where God builds the capacity to carry the vision.

  8. Jun 2

    Why Sales Leaders Need Training Too: Michael Biedermann on The Sales Valley

    Part 2 with Michael Biedermann is here. On this episode of the “Gum On Shoe” Podcast, we continue our conversation with Michael Biedermann, author of The Sales Valley: A Blueprint for Sales Leadership, now available on Amazon. Michael is an award-winning Sales, GTM, VP, RVP, team builder, author, and advisor with three successful exits. He has lived the sales leadership journey from the inside, building teams, scaling revenue, and learning what actually works when the pressure is real.  One reader commented: “From my perspective, this book is a must read for sales leaders, founders, GTM leaders, or aspiring sales executives.” “The Sales Valley has clearly touched a nerve in the world of professional sales leadership.” “Salespeople get plenty of training, often reduced to certifications, courses, and LinkedIn badges. "Sales leaders, however, are often promoted into leadership and expected to figure it out on their own.”  Michael’s book offers something different: straightforward, brief, applicable, and effective training for the people responsible for building teams, improving performance, creating accurate forecasts, and leading through the chaos of revenue growth.

  9. May 28

    Stewardship Over Ownership: The Parable of the Talents in Business

    In this final episode with Jeff Kruszyna 🇺🇸 on the “Caution Wet Paint” Podcast, we bring our series on biblical principles and business application to a powerful close. “Caution Wet Paint” is about sharing good news through a Christian lens, and this series has centered on the Parable of the Talents as a lesson in stewardship over ownership. What we have is not ultimately possessed by us. It is entrusted to us by God. That truth changes how we think about work, leadership, business, money, influence, and responsibility. The Parable of the Talents reminds us that God given gifts and resources are meant to be used faithfully. It warns against delayed obedience, exposes the danger of fear, and calls believers to worship the Giver rather than the gifts.  Jeff Kruszyna 🇺🇸 Kruszyna’s story brings that principle to life. He built a $100 million conservative fundraising powerhouse by taking God’s lead and turning it into a mission. His work is a reminder that business can be more than strategy, revenue, or growth. It can become a place of conviction, stewardship, and purpose.  This episode is about faithfulness, responsibility, courage, and what happens when we stop asking, “What do I own?” and start asking, “What has God entrusted to me?”

  10. May 26

    From Sales Chaos to Sales Leadership: Michael Biedermann on The Sales Valley

    Today on the "Gum On Shoe" Podcast, we welcome back a friend of the show, Michael Biedermann, to talk about his new book, The Sales Valley: A Blueprint for Sales Leadership.  Now available on Kindle and Amazon, The Sales Valley has already become the #1 new release in Business Management on Amazon here…. https://a.co/d/0cThRSwc       In this episode, Michael shares practical insight for sales leaders who want to build high performing teams, create more independent reps, improve forecast accuracy, get out of daily firefighting mode, and establish a stronger leadership brand.  "Gum On Shoe" is built for the world of sales, entrepreneurs, sales leaders, sales trainers, and C-level executives. This conversation is exactly why we started the podcast: real experience, practical leadership, and lessons that sales professionals can actually use.  If you lead a sales team, aspire to lead one, or want to better understand what separates strong sales leadership from constant sales chaos, this episode is worth your time.  Thank You to our sponsor: Hilton Garden Inn Plymouth Massachusetts https://www.hilton.com/en/hotels/pymmagi-hilton-garden-inn-plymouth/

  11. May 21

    What does it really mean to be faithful with what God has placed in your hands?

    On this episode of the “Caution Wet Paint” podcast, where we continue our series on taking biblical scripture and applying it to the real world of business, leadership, and decision making.  This conversation centers on the Parable of the Talents, a story that challenges us to think differently about stewardship, fear, responsibility, and action. The servants were not judged by what they were given. They were judged by what they did with it. Our guest, Jeff Kruszyna 🇺🇸 Kruszyna of JMK Victory 🦁, brings a powerful perspective to that conversation. Jeff has built his career at the intersection of conviction, communication, and impact. Through direct mail fundraising, he has helped raise more than $100 million for Republican campaigns, political action committees, veteran support groups, Christian charities, and conservative advocacy organizations.  This episode is about more than fundraising. It is about using your gifts well, refusing to be ruled by fear, and understanding that business can be a place where faith, responsibility, and purpose come together.  Join us for a thoughtful conversation on the Parable of the Talents, stewardship, and what it means to multiply what has been entrusted to you.

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"Gum On Shoe" podcast devoted to the world of sales recruiting. "Caution Wet Paint, A Christian Themed Podcast highlighting uplifting stories in business, sports and life. "Coccon of Comfort" podcast dedicated to strength and conditioning for adults over 40

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  • Creator
    scott graham
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    11
  • Rating
    Clean
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