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Elevate with Robert Glazer

Elevate Classics: Basecamp CEO Jason Fried's Unique Approach to Entrepreneurship

Jul 18, 2024
38:59
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Basecamp CEO Jason Fried discusses the company's innovative culture, remote work, and the importance of profitability in building a sustainable business. Topics include transitioning to focus solely on Basecamp, challenging the notion of ambition in business, and implementing unique work culture analogies like treating the office as a library.
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Quick takeaways

  • Value individuals' time for productivity, not long hours.
  • Consolidation and profitability drive Basecamp's strategic success.

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Efficiency in Time Management

It is crucial to consider the mindset shift regarding time management, emphasizing the inefficiency in taking people's time. By valuing individuals' time and providing them with sufficient time to accomplish tasks, a small team at Basecamp achieves significant productivity within regular 40-hour work weeks, contrary to larger teams working longer hours and achieving less.

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