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.
This podcast episode emphasizes the crucial role of cost consciousness in business success, particularly in the current economic climate. Companies that manage costs wisely are more likely to remain profitable, independent, and sustainable. To achieve cost control, businesses need to practice financial discipline, regu...
This podcast episode discusses Basecamp’s unconventional approach to team structure, product development, and management. By reducing team size to two-person teams consisting of a programmer and a designer, Basecamp has found success in simplifying projects, improving decision-making, and increasing communication effic...
This podcast episode covers the profound impact of 37signals' controversial no-politics policy implemented two years ago. Emphasizing the importance of time in assessing decisions, the company has experienced positive outcomes, attracting employees from diverse political backgrounds and fostering a harmonious work envi...
This podcast episode discusses the benefits and challenges of delegating projects rather than tasks, with a focus on empowering junior staff to take ownership. The speakers emphasize the importance of setting clear goals and providing support, while allowing team members to make decisions and demonstrate their full pot...
This podcast episode explores the design philosophy of 37signals, a company that emphasizes flexibility and innovation over consistency. The company's co-founders explain how they avoid traditional design systems and instead use the products themselves as their design system. This allows them to respond quickly to user...
This podcast episode explores the importance of taking extended breaks, known as sabbaticals, for personal growth and professional effectiveness. Sabbaticals allow individuals to fully disconnect from work, fostering decision-making abilities and proving an organization's resilience. While employees may be replaceable,...
This podcast episode explores Basecamp's journey in transitioning away from cloud services and back to on-premises infrastructure. The company initially faced challenges with their initial plan but has since shifted to container technologies and other simpler solutions. They have encountered cost savings, increased fle...
This podcast episode delves into the transformative power of taking an extended break from work. Jeff Hardy, Principal Programmer at 37signals, shares his experience of taking a one-month sabbatical and how it rejuvenated his creativity, engagement, and perspective on work. The episode explores the importance of sabbat...
This podcast episode discusses the challenges and benefits of remote work. The speakers highlight the difficulties of coordinating schedules and finding overlap, particularly with new employees and collaborative projects. They stress the importance of clear communication and asynchronous work to maximize productivity. ...
This podcast episode highlights the significance of writing and communication skills in various aspects of work and life. It explores how writing can clarify thoughts, improve communication, and serve as a valuable tool for collaboration. The episode also emphasizes the power of writing in assessing candidates' skills ...
This podcast episode explores the concept of "managers of one," a term coined by the speakers to describe employees who are self-motivated and capable of managing their own work independently, without the need for heavy direction or daily supervision. The speakers discuss the importance of hiring individuals who posses...
This podcast episode explores the evolution of 37signals through its name changes, strategic shifts, and decision-making processes. The company's initial adoption of the "37signals" name was somewhat arbitrary but remained intact for years. In 2014, a rebranding to Basecamp reflected the company's focus on consolidatin...
This podcast episode challenges the prevalent overwork culture in the tech industry, particularly among management. It argues that this norm is unsustainable and leads to burnout, poor-quality work, errors, and toxic mindsets that equate overwork with success. The episode emphasizes the need to prioritize and limit tas...
This podcast episode highlights the strategy of "picking a fight" to emphasize competitive advantage. The hosts argue that by taking a stand for principles and values, businesses can create opposition, which in turn demonstrates their principles and values. They also emphasize the importance of being an underdog and us...
This podcast episode discusses the importance of providing excellent customer support and highlights the complexities of human interaction in a digital world. By embracing empathy, balancing fast response times with team well-being, and focusing on providing clear and concise communication, businesses can strengthen th...
This podcast episode discusses ways to engage customers directly, fostering innovation and growth in startups and early-stage companies. The speakers emphasize that everyone in the company, including executives, should participate in customer support to gain empathy, understand customer needs, and shape the company's v...
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