REWORK

Updated: 26 Mar 2025 • 318 episodes
37signals.com/podcast

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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Can you build a company that thrives even when you’re not in the room? In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson talk about the jobs they"ve created for themselves and how they"re able to step away without progress coming to a halt. They discuss the fine line

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Kimberly Rhodes & David Heinemeier Hansson + Jason Fried 19 Mar 2025 • EN

Increasing Capacity

How do you do more without growing your team substantially? In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, 37signals co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share how they’re expanding their product lineup while keeping their team lean. They reflect on how their approach to building software has evolved, and how p

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Kimberly Rhodes & David Heinemeier Hansson + Jason Fried 12 Mar 2025 • EN

Roles at the company, staying involved as a founder & other listener questions

Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson answer  listener questions in this episode of The REWORK Podcast. They discuss the roles 37signals hires for (and the ones they don’t), the importance of staying accessible as a founder, and the thought process behind choosing a business structure. Key Takeaways00:16 – Employee

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Kimberly Rhodes & David Heinemeier Hansson + Jason Fried 05 Mar 2025 • EN

Bringing Back Free

37signals" co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson are back to talk about the ins and outs of offering a product for free. In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, they break down why they decided to reintroduce a free Basecamp plan, how offering free access can actually drive sales, and balancing analytics

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12 Feb 2025 • EN

Managing vs. Mentoring

There are no full-time managers at 37signals, but that doesn"t mean the company is void of mentorship. In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, host Kimberly Rhodes chats with Principal Programmer Jeffrey Hardy as he breaks down the company’s focus on peer-to-peer mentorship. They discuss hiring practices that allow for

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05 Feb 2025 • EN

Blogging Isn't Dead

Does blogging still matter in tech? In this episode of The REWORK Podcast, host Kimberly Rhodes chats with 37signals" Principal Programmer Jorge Manrubia about why blogging is very much alive. They dig into the history of the 37signals developers blog, the company"s process for contributions, and the added benefits thi

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