You've launched... now what? – REWORK

The confetti’s settled. The product is out in the world. So… what happens next? Jason Fried and David Heinemeier Hansson share what the days after a launch actually look like at 37signals. They discuss not letting early numbers steer the ship, making space for rest after the push, and remembering that shipping is just the start, not the finish line.

*Key Takeaways*

00:00 – Episode highlights
00:58 – What happens shortly after launch
03:07 – Dialing the team back
06:16 – Product touch ups and enhancements
07:37 – Returning to a familiar work rhythm
08:42 – Balancing the product push with real breaks
12:12 – Not letting early signups call the shots
22:42 – Sticking with what works for your team
24:19 – Putting the product ahead of quick money moves
30:00 – Why launch buzz doesn’t last forever

*Links and Resources*

The Great Falls of Boeing, Intel, and Apple from David Heinemeier Hansson's HEY World — https://world.hey.com/dhh/the-great-falls-of-boeing-intel-and-apple-4c18ca39

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Books by 37signals – https://37signals.com/books

30-day free trial of HEY – https://www.hey.com/

Once. com – https://once.com/

Campfire – https://once.com/campfire

HEY – https://www.hey.com/

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