REWORK

By 37signalsBusiness Management

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REWORK episodes

October 29, 2025Fizzy Q's and A's
With the launch of Fizzy getting closer, 37signals co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson use this episode to answer listener questions about the upcoming product. They talk about how Fizzy and Basecamp will coexist, why aesthetic design choices matter, and which AI features are actually worth using.
Key Takeaways
00:11 – Fizzy and Basecamp, competitors or complementary?
02:00 – Finding the right tools that fit your workflow
11:39 – Why aesthetics matter in software
18:45 – Not every AI feature adds real value
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27 min
October 22, 2025Revisiting the good old days
Time has a way of reshaping what we believe, and sometimes, what we’ve published. In this week’s episode, CEO and co-founder Jason Fried chats with Kimberly Rhodes to explore one particular chapter of REWORK that no longer rings true. Jason reflects on their current stance on having multiple products vs. just one, what company's should consider before they expand, and why knowing your limits still matters.
Key Takeaways
00:10 – The change in perspective on multiple products
03:15 – The team needed for the company’s expansion
05:28 – Recognizing when you’ve taken on too much
09:16 – The real value of writing ideas down
12:35 – Advice on launching new products while maintaining previous ones
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17 min
October 15, 2025Traditional marketing doesn't work for us
For 37signals, flashy ad campaigns and traditional brand promos have never been the way to go. This week, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share why traditional marketing methods like billboards, paid social media posts, and keyword ads don’t give them results. They talk about how meaningful marketing comes from genuine support and real connection.
Key Takeaways
00:12 – Why marketing ROI looks different for every business
10:35 – Spend your marketing budget on companies and people you believe in
17:35 – What kinds of marketing actually does work for 37signals
28:02 – How AI is making the authentic human connection stand out
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31 min
October 08, 2025Built on Trust
Trust is the foundation of any strong company. In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals co-founder and CTO David Heinemeier Hansson joins host Kimberly Rhodes to explore what it really means to build a high-trust organization. David shares how trust shapes the culture and success of a team, even when working remotely.
Key Takeaways
00:23 – Trust starts as the default at 37signals
05:19 – Empowering employees with reasonable spending freedom
11:46 – Why one person’s mistake shouldn’t lead to restrictive policies
15:15 – How to cultivate trust in remote workplaces
22:10 – Trust and accountability can and should coexist
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28 min
October 01, 2025Refining before release
As 37signals gets closer to launching their newest product, Fizzy, Jason Fried joins host Kimberly Rhodes to reflect on the final stretch of development. He shares the trade-offs of setting your own deadlines, the importance of onboarding new customers, and the company's process for marketing a product.
Key Takeaways
00:11 – What the “11th hour” looks like before a product launch
03:50 – How to weigh deadlines against final release decisions
05:44 – The importance of customer onboarding
11:18 – A playful touch added to Fizzy’s logo
15:30 – Why version 1.0 is just the beginning
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25 min
September 24, 2025Escaping Workaholism
In their book REWORK, 37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson caution against glorifying nonstop work. In this week's podcast, they tackle a listener's questions related to the chapter Workaholism and dig into employee management including how to measure productivity and how to track progress. They explain why simple conversations often matter more than complex systems.
Key Takeaways
00:15 – Judge productivity by paying attention and staying engaged
07:50 – Tracking progress doesn’t require complicated systems
11:44 – Conversations matter more than systems; don't be a coward
15:11 – When work ramps up, handling busier times without burning out
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22 min
September 17, 2025Finding focus
Curious how Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson keep their attention where it counts? In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, the 37signals co-founders join host Kimberly Rhodes to talk about the different ways they approach focus. From procrastination that sometimes pays off to meditation and visualization, Jason and David share their tips for finding and maintaining focus.
Key Takeaways
00:44 – What procrastination really tells you
05:30 – Traditional and alternative meditation practices
13:28 – Breaking through a creative block
16:35 – Building a work schedule that makes focus easier
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25 min
September 03, 2025Total transparency
37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share more about their business than many founders. In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, they chat with host Kimberly Rhodes about why transparency is important to them. They talk about how sharing openly can double as marketing, the upside of showing work that's still in progress, and why timing matters when deciding what to put out to the public.
Key Takeaways
00:13 – Why transparency matters at 37signals
03:07 – Everything is marketing
09:22 – Letting people follow along while the work is happening
12:43 – Knowing when and what to share
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18 min
August 27, 2025It Started with a Blog
37signals' co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson revisit how their approach to marketing began with a simple blog. They share why writing with authenticity matters, how patience pays off when building an audience, and why staying true to your own voice is important.
Key Takeaways:
00:12 – How 37signals' marketing started organically with a blog
02:53 – Authenticity is a must when writing
07:02 – Patience is key to growing an audience
08:18 – Don’t let algorithms dictate your content
13:08 – Make time to write while your ideas are fresh
16:21 – Marketing is simply transferring enthusiasm
22:22 – Audiences want to see behind the curtain
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25 min
August 20, 2025Building with LLMs, Finding a Co-founder & Other Listener Questions
Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson sit down with host Kimberly Rhodes to field a fresh round of listener questions. They share perspectives on when coding assistance makes sense, finding a co-founder to compliment your skills, business succession planning, and more.
Key Takeaways:
00:17 – When AI coding tools help vs. when they get in the way
05:44 – Does start-up success require a co-founder?
10:02 – Small business succession planning
15:46 – Honing the skill of coming up with new product ideas
21:41 – New ideas are often just solving existing problems
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26 min

About REWORK

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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…