REWORK Podcast

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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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Recent Hosts, Guests & Topics

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Kimberly Rhodes

Previous Guests

Jason Fried
Jason Fried is the co-founder and CEO of 37signals, a software company known for creating Basecamp and HEY. He is an entrepreneur, author, and speaker with a focus on business, productivity, and work culture. Fried has co-authored several books on business and management, sharing insights on effective work practices and company growth.
David Heinemeier Hansson
David Heinemeier Hansson is the co-founder and CTO of 37signals, the creator of Basecamp and HEY. He is also a renowned programmer, author, and speaker. Hansson is known for his expertise in software development, business philosophy, and advocating for a balanced approach to work and decision-making. He has authored books on entrepreneurship and productivity.

Topics Discussed

chaos management feature bloat structured work periods product simplicity Basecamp 5 building in public product development transparency teaser videos Fizzy design review cover letters job application AI in hiring recruitment process human resources pre-screening effort in applications competition leadership CEOs mentorship business strategy data analytics decision making business metrics financial margin product decisions cost cutting

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Episodes

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0:00 22:58

Managing chaos, feature bloat, and other listener questions

Guests
Jason Fried David Heinemeier Hansson
Keywords
chaos management feature bloat structured work periods product simplicity Basecamp 5

In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson answer a fresh round of listener questions. They share how they stay focused when new ideas pop up, how structured work periods lead to steady progress, and why they’re careful about adding too much to their products.

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:18 – Staying grounded by tackling one thing at a time
  • 06:08 – How scheduled work cycles keep the team on track
  • 11:58 – Trimming complexity to keep products lean
  • 20:21 – A preview of what’s in store for Basecamp 5

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0:00 20:24

Building in Public

Guests
Jason Fried
Keywords
building in public product development transparency teaser videos Fizzy design review

This week on The REWORK Podcast, host Kimberly Rhodes chats with 37signals' CEO and co-founder Jason Fried about the practice of openly sharing what the company is working on, inspired by his recent teaser videos for an upcoming product, Fizzy. Jason explains why building in public fosters connection, clarity, and curiosity.

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:12 – The company's history of sharing teasers and early product previews
  • 05:40 – The biggest risk in sharing previews
  • 13:30 – Design review videos with programmers and designers
  • 15:46 – Today’s transparency echoes former “Building Basecamp” workshops
  • 18:14 – Anyone close to the product can lead a sneak peek

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0:00 21:35

The case for cover lettters

Guests
Jason Fried
Keywords
cover letters job application AI in hiring recruitment process human resources pre-screening effort in applications

This week on The REWORK Podcast, host Kimberly Rhodes is joined by Jason Fried to talk about cover letters — what they say about a candidate, how they’re reviewed at 37signals, and why they still matter. Jason shares his take on the value of genuine effort, how AI can either help or hurt your chances, and why hiring should stay a human process.

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:13 – A cover letter says more about you than your résumé ever could
  • 03:35 – How using AI the right (or wrong) way shows up in applications
  • 06:04 – Why a pre-screening team reads every cover letter first
  • 07:18 – A thoughtful effort is often what gets you to the short list
  • 13:36 – It’s easier than you think to spot procrastination
  • 16:50 – At 37signals, hiring decisions are made by people—not algorithms

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0:00 24:24

Ignoring the competition, the next wave of CEOs & other listener questions

Guests
Jason Fried David Heinemeier Hansson
Keywords
competition leadership CEOs mentorship business strategy

In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson answer listener questions. They explain why keeping tabs on competitors isn’t part of their strategy, reflect on the changing face of leadership as younger CEOs step in, and talk about the energy that comes with fresh perspectives.

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:22 – Why focusing on your customers matters more than watching competitors
  • 05:55 – A new wave of CEOs is bringing a fresh approach to leadership
  • 10:34 – Why you don’t always need a mentor—sometimes figuring it out is the best teacher
  • 17:38 – Jason and David’s different views on handling employee roadblocks

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0:00 22:45

By the Numbers

Guests
Jason Fried David Heinemeier Hansson
Keywords
data analytics decision making business metrics financial margin product decisions cost cutting

How much data do you really need to make good decisions? In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson talk about 37signals’ evolving relationship with analytics—from working with a full-time analyst to now focusing only on the numbers that truly matter. They share why gut feeling, curiosity, and margin often outweigh dashboards and reports—and how trimming the data obsession can lead to better, bolder decisions.

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:09 – The shift from having a full-time data analyst to working without one
  • 02:25 – Just because you can’t measure it doesn’t mean it’s not important
  • 07:59 – Analytics don’t always drive product decisions
  • 10:15 – How financial margin fuels freedom to experiment
  • 13:42 – Don’t let data make you overly cautious
  • 15:26 – David’s take on cutting unnecessary costs
  • 19:48 – Weighing cost vs. value when making decisions

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Ratings

Global:
4.7 rating 308 reviews

USA

4.7 ratings 208 reviews

Canada

4.8 ratings 34 reviews

UK

4.3 ratings 32 reviews

Australia

4.8 ratings 22 reviews

Ireland

3.8 ratings 5 reviews

Singapore

5.0 ratings 4 reviews

New Zealand

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South Africa

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