• Founder

    Michael Turner has spent his entire professional life discovering, developing and marketing special products and musical artists. Turner’s expertise shines whether he is cross-pollinating the Christian and general markets or promoting within Christian circles with dynamic and innovative new music and merchandise.

    Turner lives in Franklin, Tennessee with his wife Elizabeth (a gifted and creative interior designer who runs her own design firm), and their two sons, Jon Wetzel and Boland, and their dog Elvis.

    HISTORY IN PRODUCTS

    Some household names with Turner’s out-of-the-box development Duck Commander line of gifts and apparel, Fisher Price (Little People nativity set) Melissa & Doug (puzzles, Veggie Tales line of toys), Ohio Art (Bible Story Etch-a-Sketch), Crocks shoes (Veggie Tales line), and Cardinal Games (Veggie Tales Toss-Across), God’s Not Dead products (T-shirts, Pocket Cross and Do You Believe? tracts) and Cobi building block sets on the shelves at Books-a-Million, and introduced Oak Tree and The Crabb Family music to Walmart.

    CAREER IN MUSIC

    Turner has been nominated for three Dove Awards and two Grammy Awards for his work with Daywind Records, and he created and produced the popular Live at Oak Tree TV show and video for TBN, The Gospel Music Channel (now UP TV) and Daywind Records

    After successfully overseeing a multitude of product launches for such major players as New Day Distribution, Send the Light Distribution, The Gaithers and Crown Records, Turner has launched his personal company Straight Arrow Management.

    WHAT TO EXPECT

    Because of Michael’s many years of experience and his unquestionable passion for promotion, impact, and creativity, you can expect to have full support, and constant wisdom with fresh ideas. On top of that, Michael is 100% available to his clients. He is reachable, personable, and beside you every step of the way!

    Over the course of his career, Turner has developed a wealth of amazing contacts, which he taps into on behalf of his clients. While his visionary efforts have resulted in some remarkable success stories, Turner insists it’s not all about the bottom line.

    Groups Michael as worked with:

    • Tooth And Nail label

    • Reach Records label

    • Larnel Harris

    • Thousand Foot Crutch

    • Goodmans

    • Anthony Burger

    • Gaither

    • Daywind

    • NewDay

    • Gary Chapman

    • Michael Omartien

    • Tone Tree label

    • TNN

    • USO

    • Keith and Kristin Getty

    • JJ Heller

    • Thisl

    • Jesus Culture

    • Clint Brown

    • Judy Jacobs

    • Eddie James

    • HillSong

    Products/People Michael helped create and/or market:

    • Dave Ramsey

    • Fisher Price

    • Melisa and Doug

    • Cardinal Games

    • Veggie Tails

    • Gods Not Dead movie

    • I Still Believe movie

    • Woodlawn movie

    Other Facts:

    • Nominated for 2 Grammys

    • Nominated for 3 Doves Awards

    • Attended Lee University

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“The best witnessing tools start by engaging someone with a question. Yes, we want to make money, but it’s not all about money. It’s about making an impact for the Kingdom. It’s about working for something eternal. It’s about spreading the Gospel.”

-Michael Turner