EPISODE · May 21, 2025 · 22 MIN
By the Numbers
from REWORK · host 37signals
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 Links and Resources: Record or upload a video question for Jason and David Get Basecamp for free at Basecamp.com Books by 37signals HEY World | HEY REWORK podcast merch The REWORK podcast The Rework Podcast on YouTube The 37signals Dev Blog 37signals on YouTube @37signals on X
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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...
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