REWORK

By 37signals

What's REWORK about?

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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REWORK episodes:

04.10.2024
Strangers at a Cocktail Party (the downside of hiring too many people at once)
Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, the co-founders of 37signals, dive into their book REWORK and discuss the essay “Strangers at a Cocktail Party” with Rework host, Kimberly Rhodes. From their experience, hiring too many people at once can throw...
04.03.2024
The Wrong Time for Real Time
This episode of REWORK delves into an essay from the book "It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy At Work," co-authored by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, advocating for the use of asynchronous communication for work projects. During the discussion,...
03.27.2024
More Than a Month of Once
In this episode of REWORK, host Kimberly Rhodes sits down with the co-founders of 37signals, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, to provide an update on their latest product — Campfire, under the Once umbrella — just about one month...
03.20.2024
How We Work: Finding the Right Team
37signals is hiring! However, the traditional resume and formal education credentials don’t rank as high as you might think in their hiring process. In this episode of The Rework Podcast, host Kimberly Rhodes chats with co-founders of 37signals, Jason Fried and...
03.13.2024
A New Take on Platform Preferences
David Heinemeier Hansson recently revealed that he's making the switch from Apple to Android and trading in his Mac for a PC. In this week's episode, cofounders of 37signals Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson discuss the shift in direction,...
03.06.2024
Rapid Fire with Jason & David
Kimberly is switching things up this week and taking a more casual approach with the co-founders of 37signals, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, asking them a series of rapid fire questions. Jason, for example, reveals the book that granted...
02.28.2024
Press Releases Are Spam
Kimberly sits down with Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson to discuss a chapter from REWORK titled “Press Releases Are Spam,” explaining why traditional press releases don't work well for their product launches. The conversation touches on the shift from...
02.21.2024
Keep Calm and Delete the Tweet
Join host Kimberly in this episode for a candid chat with Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson. Diving into a recent social media controversy, they discuss the decision-making process and lessons learned. The conversation covers the challenges of public communication,...
02.14.2024
The Myth of the Overnight Sensation
This week, join your host Kimberly Rhodes along with the co-founders of 37signals, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, as they celebrate Basecamp's 20th and 37signals' upcoming 25th anniversaries. The excitement extends to the success of their book REWORK, which...
02.07.2024
It's All a Judgment Call
Chances are, you've heard Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson stress the vital role of trusting your instincts in business. This week, host Kimberly Rhodes takes a deeper dive into the heart of human decision-making with the co-founders of 37signals—exploring...
01.31.2024
Readying for Launch
Product launches can be a delicate dance between anticipation and anxiety. Today on "Rework", Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson sit down with host Kimberly Rhodes to explore the intricacies of knowing when a product is ready for launch. Listen in...
01.24.2024
REWORK Live!
In this special YouTube live episode, co-founders of 37signals, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, join host Kimberly Rhodes to field live questions from listeners. Listen in as Jason and David answer questions about topics such as the recent launch...
01.17.2024
User Testing, Stoic Philosophy, and Other Listener Questions
In this episode of Rework, the spotlight is on listener questions. Listen in as Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share their insights on a range of topics — from 37signals' approach to user testing and the impact of Stoic...
01.09.2024
This again, Apple?
Getting an app into Apple's app store without giving up 30% of profits is something the team at 37signals battled back in 2020 when it launched the HEY email service. What they didn't expect would be to have some of...
01.03.2024
How We Work: Fewer Meetings, More Check-Ins
Today, we're diving into a question that has piqued the curiosity of many of our listeners and clients: How exactly does 37signals keep track of all the moving pieces in a fully remote company with team members spread throughout the...
12.27.2023
Working with a Business Partner
In this week's episode of Rework, host Kimberly Rhodes sits down with Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson to share the essential elements that foster a thriving partnership. Witness firsthand the enduring stability of their collaboration as Jason and David...
12.20.2023
Look Back Less
"If you're going to look back at all, you should glance back but not stare." – Jason Fried In this episode of the Rework podcast, host, Kimberly Rhodes sits down with Jason Fried, and David Heinemeier Hansson, to dive into...
12.13.2023
Narrow As You Go
In their book, It Doesn’t Have to Be Crazy at Work, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson stress the importance of narrowing the scope as a project unfolds, emphasizing, "After the initial dust settles, the work required to finish a...
12.06.2023
Calendar Tetris
Ever find yourself trapped in a game of "Calendar Tetris," where each meeting block interrupts the natural flow of your day, leaving you little room for meaningful work? Today on Rework, host Kimberly Rhodes sits down with Jason Fried and...
11.29.2023
The Outwork Myth
In today's hustle-centric work environment, there's a prevailing pressure to showcase constant busyness, sometimes at the expense of genuine productivity. However, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson present a refreshing perspective in their book "It Doesn't Have To Be Crazy Work,"...
11.22.2023
What are you REALLY buying?
Every time you make a purchase, whether it's a tangible product or a service, you're casting a vote with your dollars for the type of company you want to support and the choices they make. So, what are you REALLY buying? ...
11.15.2023
Underdo the Competition
In business, the idea that more is better often leads companies to engage in an endless race to add more features while losing sight of what truly matters to their users. Consider the iconic success of the iPod. By excelling...
11.08.2023
Speaking Gigs, Attending Conferences, and the Importance of Gathering
In a world dominated by virtual interactions, coming together in person offers an opportunity to foster deeper human connections that are impossible to achieve through any other means. Jason Fried recently took the stage in Vancouver and David Heinemeier Hansson...
11.01.2023
The F*#k No Feature
Have you ever wanted to bid farewell to bothersome emails without the hassle of unsubscribing or composing polite "please stop emailing me" requests? Today 37signals' co-founders, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, join host Kimberly Rhodes to walk listeners through...
10.25.2023
Build an Audience
This episode kicks off with the Underdog Challenge winner sharing the unconventional strategies that enable his small business to take on their larger competitors. Then, 37signals' co-founders, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, sit down with host Kimberly Rhodes to delve...
10.18.2023
Inspiration is Perishable
"Ideas are immortal. They last forever. What doesn't last forever is inspiration. Inspiration is like fresh fruit or milk: it has an expiration date,” - from Rework, by Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson On this episode, Jason Fried...
10.11.2023
You Don't Create a Culture
Company culture is more than just a buzzword or a section in your employee handbook. It's not something you can just write down and expect to manifest. It creates itself organically, through the attitudes and actions of your team...
10.04.2023
Hiring Senior Leaders, Getting Started with Six-Week Cycles, and Other Listener Questions
In this episode of Rework we're turning the spotlight onto you, our listeners, with another episode of listener questions. Today, Kimberly Rhodes sits down with Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, the co-founders of 37signals, to pull back the...
09.27.2023
37signals Introduces ONCE
In a world where subscriptions have become the norm for everything from streaming services to heated car seats, the team at 37signals recently unveiled a new venture that's poised to reintroduce the notion of software ownership with a pay-once model...
09.20.2023
Shape Up Principle: Decide When to Stop
In our recent episodes, we've been talking about the principles of Shape Up – the cornerstone of 37signals' product development philosophy. We've explored the art of crafting a pitch and the decision-making process that takes place at the betting table. ...
09.13.2023
TypeScript Drama and Open Source Opinions
Recently 37signals co-founders David Heinemeier Hansson and Jason Fried found themselves at the center of an unexpected internet storm. It all began when David made a significant announcement: Turbo 8 would no longer be using TypeScript. What followed was a...
09.06.2023
Shape Up Principle: The Betting Table
Picture this: a dimly lit room where velvet-robed figures gather in secret to make decisions of paramount importance as the fate of the pitches for the next product development cycle hangs in the balance. The "betting table” – where...
08.30.2023
Shape Up Principle: Writing a Pitch
If you've been following the Rework podcast, you're undoubtedly acquainted with the concept of Shape Up, a cornerstone of 37signals' approach to product development. In this episode, we delve into a core component of Shape Up: the delicate art of...
08.23.2023
Are You an Underdog? We want to hear from you!
In this episode of Rework, host Kimberly Rhodes sits down with 37signals founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson to hear about the company's fondness for underdogs – small businesses that are scrappy, do more with less, and use creativity...
08.09.2023
Software Has Bugs
Bugs are an inevitable part of complex software and aiming for complete bug-free perfection is not only unrealistic, but it hinders progress and product delivery. In this episode of Rework, host Kimberly Rhodes sits down with 37signals founders, Jason...
08.02.2023
Rescuing A Project In Progress
Knowing when you're in over your head and recognizing when a project has gone off the rails are crucial aspects of successful project management. But what are the red flags to watch for to prevent project derailment and how...
07.26.2023
The Google Graveyard
Unlike some tech giants that have notoriously pulled the plug on beloved products (remember Google's sudden discontinuation of Google Reader?), 37signals takes a vastly different approach with their pledge to support ALL of their products for the life of the...
07.19.2023
Be Careful Who You Listen To
In today's fast-paced information-saturated world, advice is abundant, but it can be difficult to determine which sources are truly reliable. This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, the co-founders of 37signals, join host Kimberly Rhodes to discuss the...
07.12.2023
Leaving the Cloud: The Finale
You’ve no doubt heard the 37signals team talking about leaving the cloud. Well, now the transition is complete! In this episode of Rework, 37signals co-founder David Heinemeier Hansson and Director of Operations Eron Nicholson sit down with host Kimberly...
07.05.2023
Two-Person Teams: Listener Questions
This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, join host Kimberly Rhodes to answer listener questions from the recent episode about Two-Person Teams. They tackle topics ranging from two-person team collaboration techniques to their innovative approach to...
06.28.2023
When to Jump into AI
When should small business owners start paying attention to AI? Is immediate action necessary, or are we already behind? In today's episode, 37signals co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson sit down with host Kimberly Rhodes to discuss the...
06.21.2023
Buckets of Time
Time is a valuable resource that often leaves us longing for more hours to conquer our ever-expanding to-do lists. The relentless stream of emails, meetings, and responsibilities can easily hijack our concentration, reminding us that while we have 24 hours...
06.14.2023
Twitter is Still Up
It's been more than seven months since Elon Musk purchased Twitter. Since then, a reported 80% of the company has been let go, reducing their staff from just under 8,000 employees to around 1,500. With all that turmoil, many...
06.07.2023
It’s Time to Care About Costs
In a time when many companies are disregarding profitability and spending recklessly, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson have taken a different approach at 37signals. They believe that caring about costs is a timely concern and a fundamental principle for...
05.31.2023
Two Person Teams
If you've been following along with the podcast, you've heard the mention of two-person teams and how 37signals makes the most of its software features and productivity with just two people working together—one programmer and one designer. In this...
04.19.2023
Listener Questions Part 3
On the previous episode of the Rework podcast, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, joined host Kimberly Rhodes to answer listener questions and share their insights on various topics such as project ownership, attracting talent, and building...
04.12.2023
Listener Questions Part 2
On last week's Rework podcast, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, joined host Kimberly Rhodes to answer listener questions about their approach to design, decision-making, and more. Today, they return to tackle more listener questions, covering...
03.29.2023
Listener Questions / AMA
In this episode of Rework, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, join host Kimberly Rhodes to answer questions posed by Rework listeners. Listen in as they share their insights and experiences in running a successful software company...
03.22.2023
Taking a Sabbatical as a Business Owner
In this episode of Rework, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson, co-founders of 37signals, join host Kimberly Rhodes to discuss the power of taking sabbaticals as business owners. Jason recently returned to work after taking his first sabbatical in nearly...
03.08.2023
Leaving the Cloud Part 2
In October 2022, 37signals announced they would transition off cloud services in a post titled "Why We're Leaving the Cloud." Despite the advantages of the cloud, the downsides were too significant for the company. In this follow-up episode to...

What's REWORK about?

Download our free app to listen on your phone

REWORK episodes:

Strangers at a Cocktail Party (the downside of hiring too many people at once)

The Wrong Time for Real Time

More Than a Month of Once

How We Work: Finding the Right Team

A New Take on Platform Preferences

Rapid Fire with Jason & David

Press Releases Are Spam

Keep Calm and Delete the Tweet

The Myth of the Overnight Sensation

It's All a Judgment Call

Readying for Launch

REWORK Live!

User Testing, Stoic Philosophy, and Other Listener Questions

This again, Apple?

How We Work: Fewer Meetings, More Check-Ins

Working with a Business Partner

Look Back Less

Narrow As You Go

Calendar Tetris

The Outwork Myth

What are you REALLY buying?

Underdo the Competition

Speaking Gigs, Attending Conferences, and the Importance of Gathering

The F*#k No Feature

Build an Audience

Inspiration is Perishable

You Don't Create a Culture

Hiring Senior Leaders, Getting Started with Six-Week Cycles, and Other Listener Questions

37signals Introduces ONCE

Shape Up Principle: Decide When to Stop

TypeScript Drama and Open Source Opinions

Shape Up Principle: The Betting Table

Shape Up Principle: Writing a Pitch

Are You an Underdog? We want to hear from you!

Software Has Bugs

Rescuing A Project In Progress

The Google Graveyard

Be Careful Who You Listen To

Leaving the Cloud: The Finale

Two-Person Teams: Listener Questions

When to Jump into AI

Buckets of Time

Twitter is Still Up

It’s Time to Care About Costs

Two Person Teams

Listener Questions Part 3

Listener Questions Part 2

Listener Questions / AMA

Taking a Sabbatical as a Business Owner

Leaving the Cloud Part 2