In this episode of Beyond the Deal, host Michael Wagman and his business partner Mike Angelo hit the course at Aguila Golf Club for another “9 Holes, 9 Questions” edition — this time diving deep into leadership, culture, and team building.

Between drives and putts, they unpack what it really means to lead effectively, from hiring and accountability to systems, motivation, and communication in a post-COVID, remote-first world. Whether you run a small business, manage a team, or are scaling your own company, this episode is packed with real-world lessons on becoming a better leader.

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What You’ll Learn in This Episode:

• The biggest myths about leadership (and what great leaders actually do)
• How to balance accountability with freedom and autonomy
• Why bad hires and poor value alignment can sink a team
• How to use systems to strengthen — not replace — company culture
• The importance of leading by example and showing vulnerability
• Keeping your team motivated beyond money or titles

How to build trust, culture, and connection in a fully remote world

Follow the Host – Michael Wagman:

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/michaelwagman/

🔗 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/nimble_capital_group/

🔗 Website: https://nimblecapitalgroup.com/

Follow the Guest – Mike Angelo

🔗 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mikeaangelo/

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