Rework   /     Building to Flip is Building to Flop (replay)

Summary

In this episode (originally aired February 1, 2022), 37signals’ co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson sit down with Shaun Hildner to discuss the consequences of building a business solely with the intention to sell. They share their perspective on building a business for the long haul versus for an exit.Key Takeaways:00:46 – Building a company to sell can encourage mediocre output07:14 – Taking shortcuts is a reflection of one's character09:41 – Why it's better to have a commit...

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1152
Publishing date
2024-12-24 03:00
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https://www.buzzsprout.com/2260539/episodes/16317679-building-to-flip-is-building-to-flop-replay.mp3
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Shownotes

In this episode (originally aired February 1, 2022), 37signals’ co-founders Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson sit down with Shaun Hildner to discuss the consequences of building a business solely with the intention to sell. They share their perspective on building a business for the long haul versus for an exit.

Key Takeaways:

  • 00:46 – Building a company to sell can encourage mediocre output
  • 07:14 – Taking shortcuts is a reflection of one's character
  • 09:41 – Why it's better to have a commitment strategy than an exit strategy
  • 11:21 – Not all businesses should become unicorns
  • 14:58 – What the founders would do if they had to begin again

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