REWORK

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REWORK

A podcast by 37signals about the better way to work and run your business. The REWORK podcast features the co-founders of 37signals (the makers of Basecamp and HEY), Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson sharing their unique perspective on business and entrepreneurship along with host Kimberly Rhodes.

  1. 7 HR AGO

    The Competition is Your Costs

    Remaining profitable in business is a simple equation — sales revenue exceeding operating costs. In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals’ co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson explain why controlling costs should be a bigger focus than what your competition is doing. They share some simple strategies for analyzing costs and share why operating without a formal office space might be worth considering.Key Takeaways:00:37 – Why you should stop worrying about what everyone...

    30 min

  2. 20 NOV

    AI, Employee Equity, and Other Listener Questions

    Every week, we invite listeners to send in their questions for 37signals’ co-founders, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson. In this episode, they tackle a fresh set of asks, covering topics from managing multiple product lines, the company’s bonus structure, and their thoughts on incorporating AI into their tools.Key Takeaways:00:37 – How 37signals' looks at AI and using AI while exiting the cloud03:47 – How to prioritize work when managing multiple product lines11:33 – Deciding what pro...

    26 min

  3. 13 NOV

    What are You Replacing?

    When it comes to business, it’s important to consider not only what customers would gain by using your product or service, but also what they're giving up. In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, chat about understanding your customer's needs and motivations. They highlight that your competition isn't always who you think it is, and they discuss ways to position your product to address the customer's actual challenges.Key Take...

    29 min

  4. 6 NOV

    Question Your Customers

    Ever filled out a customer survey? For this conversation, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, share their approach to gathering customer feedback. They discuss the timing and frequency of feedback requests, the power of open-ended questions, and how to transform customer language into effective marketing.Key Takeaways:00:37 - A single open-ended question can reveal a wealth of valuable insights05:51 - Listen for the language customers use in their feedback for ...

    18 min

  5. 30 OCT

    V1 is for Us

    In this week's episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals’ co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share their approach to product design, explaining why the first version of a product (V1) is always built for the company's internal use case. They discuss responding to user feedback and the importance of actively using their own products to uncover issues. They also dive into the challenges they've faced when building software for someone else's needs vs. their own.Key Takeaways:00...

    33 min

  6. 23 OCT

    Principles of Communication

    37signals’ co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share insights from their write-up, The 37signals Guide to Internal Communication. They discuss effective communication strategies within the company and with the public, offering practical advice to consider when conveying messages.Key Takeaways:00:41 - The backstory of how the guide was created02:39 - The write up serves as both an internal reminder and a practical manual for how communication is handled at 37signals06:36 - Why...

    27 min

  7. 16 OCT

    Say No by Default

    In their book REWORK, 37signals’ co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson write about the power of saying no. This week on the podcast, they revisit that idea, diving into the hidden costs of saying yes and the burden of commitments that often come with it. They also discuss how saying no preserves simplicity and helps maintain focus.Key Takeaways:00:45 – Saying yes often comes with regret03:00 – Yes feels good until it’s time to fulfill the commitment07:58 – Adding features to pr...

    33 min

  8. 9 OCT

    Preparing for a Company Meet-up

    Twice a year, 37signals brings the entire team together for a company meet-up. In this week’s episode of The REWORK Podcast, co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson reflect on how these meet-ups began and how they've evolved over time. They also discuss how they prepare for the meet-ups and the importance of the venue selection.Key Takeaways:00:50 - Jason shares the early history of 37signals' meet-ups02:18 - Why in-person conferences build deeper connections than online meetings...

    23 min
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A podcast by 37signals about the better way to work and run your business. The REWORK podcast features the co-founders of 37signals (the makers of Basecamp and HEY), Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson sharing their unique perspective on business and entrepreneurship along with host Kimberly Rhodes.

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  • Creator
    37signals
  • Years Active
    2017 - 2024
  • Episodes
    304
  • Rating
    Explicit
  • Copyright
    © 2024 37signals
  • Show Website
    REWORK

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