{"version":"1.0.0","episode":{"title":"343: Can You Make Your Own Software? ","url":"http://getcarcurious.com/episodes/343-can-you-make-your-own-software","audioUrl":"https://www.buzzsprout.com/809423/episodes/18851005-343-can-you-make-your-own-software.mp3","description":"This week on the show I share my recent experiences in building custom software for use in my business and how you can do the same with AI tools. You don't need to be an expert coder or programmer, you only need to have a problem to solve and be able to explain it clearly. Listen to find out more.Website- https://autodiagpodcast.com/Facebook Group- https://www.facebook.com/groups/223994012068320/YouTube- https://www.youtube.com/@automotivediagnosticpodcas8832Email- STmobilediag@gmail.comPlease make sure to check out our sponsors!SJ Auto Solutions- https://sjautosolutions.com/Automotive Seminars- https://automotiveseminars.com/L1 Automotive Training- https://www.l1training.com/Autorescue tools- https://autorescuetools.com/  "},"annotations":[{"startTime":26.0,"endTime":50.7,"type":"company","title":"L1 Automotive Training","url":"/glossary/l1-automotive-training","quote":"This episode is brought to you by L1 Automotive Training and Keith Perkins. 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If you've been looking for a programming laptop, you're not sure which one to buy or how to set it up, especially if you want to program multiple brands. You've got some domestic vehicles, you've got European vehicles, can the same software go on the same laptop? What size hard drive do I need? All those questions. Isaac's your guy. He can custom set up programming laptops that are ready to tackle any make or model. I've got one of these laptops myself and I can say that it is outstanding and it really streamlines the process by having everything you need in one device. So if you're looking for something like that, I highly recommend checking out AutoRescueTools.com. 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