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+<p>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.</p><p><b>Key Takeaways:</b></p><ul><li>00:46 – Building a company to sell can encourage mediocre output</li><li>07:14 – Taking shortcuts is a reflection of one&apos;s character</li><li>09:41 – Why it&apos;s better to have a commitment strategy than an exit strategy</li><li>11:21 – Not all businesses should become unicorns</li><li>14:58 – What the founders would do if they had to begin again</li></ul><p><b>Links and Resources:</b></p><ul><li><a href='https://37signals.com/books'>Books by 37signals</a></li><li><a href='https://basecamp.com/pricing'>Sign up for a 30-day free trial at Basecamp.com</a></li><li><a href='https://www.rework.fm/'>The REWORK podcast</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/@37signals/podcasts'>The Rework Podcast on YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://dev.37signals.com/'>The 37signals Dev Blog</a></li><li><a href='https://www.youtube.com/c/basecamp/featured'>37signals on YouTube</a></li><li><a href='https://twitter.com/37signals'>@37signals on X</a></li></ul>