501 :: What Netflix, ProCore, and Trunk Tools Can Teach You About Strategic Assumptions

Is it possible you’re making silent strategic assumptions that could backfire?

Whether you’re leading a construction firm or scaling a tech-driven business, one of the biggest risks you face isn’t your competition—it’s outdated assumptions. 

In this episode, you’ll hear how Procore and Trunk Tools in our construction space—as well as traditional movie studios and Netflix, more broadly—found themselves on shifting ground when partnerships turned into rivalries and when core beliefs about their business models no longer matched reality.

In this episode you will learn:

• A powerful mental model to evaluate your assumptions before they lead to strategic missteps
• A real-world breakdown of how Netflix disrupted an industry—and how that mirrors what's happening in construction tech
• Lessons from the Procore and Trunk Tools story that every construction executive should consider before heading into 2026

Hit play to learn how to future-proof your leadership strategy by challenging the assumptions you may not even realize you're making.

The Construction Leadership Podcast dives into essential leadership topics in construction, including strategy, emotional intelligence, communication skills, confidence, innovation, and effective decision-making. You'll also gain insights into delegation, cultural intelligence, goal setting, team building, employee engagement, and how to overcome common culture problems. Whether you're leading a crew or managing an entire organization, these conversations will equip you with tools to lead smarter and build stronger teams. 

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