{"id":61,"date":"2026-07-27T04:02:32","date_gmt":"2026-07-27T04:02:32","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/buildinglab.growthrowstory.com\/?p=61"},"modified":"2026-07-27T04:02:32","modified_gmt":"2026-07-27T04:02:32","slug":"from-guesswork-to-gigabytes-a-25-year-veteran-on-how-ai-is-revolutionizing-auto-recycling-at-carbonrenew","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/buildinglab.growthrowstory.com\/?p=61","title":{"rendered":"From Guesswork to Gigabytes: A 25-Year Veteran on How AI is Revolutionizing Auto Recycling at Carbonrenew"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to the <em>Gearhead Diaries<\/em> podcast companion blog! I\u2019m your host, and today we\u2019re diving deep into the grease, gears, and groundbreaking tech that\u2019s reshaping the automotive recycling world. If you\u2019ve been following the show, you know we love a good story about how things are made\u2014and how they\u2019re unmade. But what happens when the gritty, hands-on world of car dismantling collides with cutting-edge artificial intelligence? <\/p>\n<p>To find out, I sat down with a true veteran of the trade. Our guest today has spent 25 years up to his elbows in engine bays, tearing down everything from rusty beaters to high-end European imports. He\u2019s seen the industry evolve from a chaotic, purely manual hustle into something entirely different. Today, he works at Carbonrenew, a climate-tech company based in Gimpo, South Korea, that\u2019s turning the end-of-life vehicle sector on its head. <\/p>\n<p>Carbonrenew isn\u2019t your average scrapyard. They\u2019re processing over 500 vehicles a month in a massive 13,200-square-meter facility, using an AI Visual Quality Assessment engine to grade parts and a K-Reborn certification system to guarantee quality. They\u2019re even tracking the carbon emissions saved by reusing parts. It\u2019s a wild blend of old-school mechanical skill and new-school data science. <\/p>\n<p>In this interview, we talk about what it\u2019s really like on the floor, how AI has changed the daily grind, and why QR codes might just be the best thing to happen to used auto parts. Let\u2019s get into it.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p><strong>Q: Thanks for taking the time to chat with us. Twenty-five years in the dismantling trade is a long time. You must have seen it all. What was the industry like when you first started out?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Oh, it was a completely different world back then. When I started, it was all about brute force and intuition. You\u2019d get a car in, and it was basically a free-for-all. We\u2019d tear it down, pull the parts we thought we could sell, and toss the rest. There was no real system. If a customer wanted an alternator, you\u2019d dig through a pile, wipe the grease off, and say, &#8220;Looks good to me.&#8221; <\/p>\n<p>Quality control was entirely subjective. It depended on who was looking at the part and what kind of mood they were in. We didn\u2019t have standardized grading, and we certainly didn\u2019t have any way to track where a part came from once it left the yard. It was a tough, dirty job, and honestly, the reputation of used parts wasn&#8217;t great. People thought of them as a gamble. You never really knew what you were getting until you bolted it onto the car and turned the key.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: That sounds like a lot of guesswork. How did you manage to keep track of inventory or know what was actually worth saving?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> We didn&#8217;t, not really. We had ledgers, sure, and eventually some basic computer systems, but it was mostly in our heads. You just knew that a certain transmission from a specific year was prone to failure, so you\u2019d check it extra carefully. Or you knew that a particular bumper was always in demand. But it was tribal knowledge. If the guy who knew all that was out sick, the whole operation slowed down.<\/p>\n<p>And the physical toll was immense. We were doing everything by hand, relying on our eyes and our experience to spot micro-cracks or wear patterns. It took forever. You could spend an hour inspecting a single engine block, and even then, you might miss something. <\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.manuscdn.com\/user_upload_by_module\/session_file\/310519663719317299\/GALxkrxCXndwAMfH.jpg\" alt=\"Engine and subframe laid out on the ground during teardown\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Fast forward to today. You\u2019re at Carbonrenew, and things sound drastically different. Walk me through a typical day now. What happens when a car rolls into the facility?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> It\u2019s night and day. The moment a car arrives at Carbonrenew, the process is incredibly streamlined. We\u2019re handling 500 to maybe even 600 vehicles a month now, and you can\u2019t do that with the old methods. <\/p>\n<p>First, the intake is all data-driven. The platform uses big-data instant quoting. Someone enters a license plate and owner name, and within 30 seconds, the system spits out a quote based on over 20,000 scrapping records and government APIs. So, before the car even hits the floor, we know exactly what we\u2019re dealing with.<\/p>\n<p>Once it\u2019s in the bay, the dismantling process begins. But here\u2019s where the magic happens: the AI Visual Quality Assessment, or VQA, engine. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Right, the AI. I\u2019ve heard a lot about this. How does it actually work on the floor? Are robots doing the dismantling?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Ha! No, no robots holding wrenches just yet. We still need human hands and human judgment to safely extract the parts. The AI comes in during the inspection phase. <\/p>\n<p>In the old days, I\u2019d pull a headlamp, stare at it under a bright light, and try to guess if that little scratch was a structural crack or just surface wear. Now, we use the AI scanner. We take photos and video of the part, and the system analyzes it instantly. It looks for cracks, wear, stone chips, repair spots\u2014things the human eye might miss, especially after an eight-hour shift. <\/p>\n<p>The AI grades the part on a standardized 5-tier quality scale. It\u2019s objective. It doesn\u2019t get tired, and it doesn\u2019t guess. It cuts our inspection time by more than 80%. What used to take me twenty minutes now takes a couple of minutes, and the result is far more accurate. We even use 3D scanning with machine learning for complex components like engines to analyze their condition.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.manuscdn.com\/user_upload_by_module\/session_file\/310519663719317299\/QsEpYROSmfXInNlb.png\" alt=\"Technician in coveralls and goggles removing a door from a partially dismantled SUV outdoors\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: That\u2019s incredible. But as a veteran, was it hard to trust a computer to do a job you\u2019ve been doing by eye for two decades?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> I\u2019ll admit, I was skeptical at first. When they brought in the AI VQA prototype, I thought, &#8220;There\u2019s no way a camera knows more about a transmission than I do.&#8221; And in some ways, it doesn\u2019t. It doesn\u2019t have the tactile feel. But what it does have is consistency and a massive database of reference points. <\/p>\n<p>I tested it. I\u2019d inspect a part my way, note my findings, and then run it through the scanner. Time and time again, the AI caught things I missed, or it confirmed my suspicions much faster. It didn\u2019t replace my expertise; it amplified it. Now, I don\u2019t have to waste time squinting at a bumper. I can focus on the complex teardowns, the stuff that really requires a mechanic\u2019s touch. It\u2019s made my job less stressful and a lot more efficient.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: You mentioned the 5-tier grading system. How does that tie into the K-Reborn certification I\u2019ve been reading about?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> The K-Reborn certification is the heart of what we do at Carbonrenew. It\u2019s our promise to the buyer. Once a part passes the AI inspection and gets its grade, it becomes a K-Reborn certified part. <\/p>\n<p>This means it comes with a warranty certificate and, most importantly, a QR code. That QR code provides full history traceability. If a repair shop in Vietnam or a distributor in Germany buys one of our parts, they can scan that code and see exactly what car it came from, its exact condition, and its AI-verified grade. <\/p>\n<p>This is revolutionary for the export market. We\u2019re shipping to 26 or 27 countries now. Overseas buyers used to be terrified of buying used parts because they couldn\u2019t verify the quality. Now, they have total confidence. They know a K-Reborn part is exactly what we say it is. It\u2019s why our exports hit over 1.6 million dollars in 2025.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.manuscdn.com\/user_upload_by_module\/session_file\/310519663719317299\/NeQgWiKsRcPMvjMw.webp\" alt=\"Bright workshop interior with overhead crane reading \" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: It sounds like Carbonrenew is operating on a completely different level than a traditional scrapyard. You\u2019re dealing with a lot of European cars too, right?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Absolutely. About 30% of our parts mix comes from European brands\u2014BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi. These are complex machines, and their parts are expensive new. Being able to offer certified, high-quality used parts for these vehicles is a huge advantage. <\/p>\n<p>Our global supply-chain platform connects our dismantling hub directly with repair shops abroad. We\u2019re targeting 72-hour delivery in key corridors. It\u2019s not just about having the parts; it\u2019s about getting them where they need to go quickly and reliably. We have localized apps and local payment options for markets in Southeast Asia, like Indonesia and Vietnam, where Korean car brands are dominant. <\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Let\u2019s talk about the environmental impact. Carbonrenew puts a big emphasis on ESG and carbon tracking. How does that play out on the floor?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> It\u2019s something we\u2019re all really proud of. Every time we save a part and put it back into circulation, we\u2019re preventing the need to manufacture a new one. Reusing a part saves up to 94% of carbon emissions and about 80% of the energy compared to making a new part from scratch. <\/p>\n<p>But Carbonrenew doesn\u2019t just guess at these numbers. We have an LCA\u2014life-cycle assessment\u2014based system that quantifies the carbon saved by every single reused part. It generates monthly carbon-reduction reports automatically. <\/p>\n<p>For the guys on the floor, it gives a new sense of purpose to the work. We\u2019re not just tearing apart junk cars; we\u2019re actively reducing waste and cutting emissions. We have an ESG dashboard that tracks our part-reuse rates and carbon savings. The company is even working toward KAU and VCS carbon-credit certification. We\u2019re pioneering carbon credits for the used-auto-parts sector. It\u2019s a big deal.<\/p>\n<p><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/files.manuscdn.com\/user_upload_by_module\/session_file\/310519663719317299\/BUbNuNoTNdTMYveC.jpg\" alt=\"Truck beds loaded with sorted used auto parts ready for processing\" \/><\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: That\u2019s fascinating. So, a corporate fleet owner or an OEM could actually use your parts to improve their own ESG reporting?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> Exactly. Corporates and OEMs are under massive pressure to meet sustainability goals. By sourcing K-Reborn certified parts from Carbonrenew, they get measurable carbon savings and circular-economy KPIs that they can put straight into their ESG reports. Plus, they\u2019re getting parts that are roughly 60% cheaper than new ones. It\u2019s a win-win. They save money, and they help the planet.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: You\u2019ve seen the company grow incredibly fast. Revenue jumped 65% in just two years, hitting 5.44 billion won in 2025. What\u2019s driving that kind of explosive growth?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> It\u2019s the combination of trust and technology. We\u2019ve built a system that solves the biggest problems in the industry: lack of transparency, inconsistent quality, and slow supply chains. <\/p>\n<p>Our revenue model is diverse. We have direct certified-part sales to both B2B and B2C customers. We charge a 5% platform transaction fee. We offer subscription memberships for certified repair shops. And we\u2019re expanding globally. We\u2019re licensing our AI VQA system as B2B SaaS to local dismantlers in Berlin, aligning with the EU ELV Directive. We\u2019re partnering on carbon-data standardization in Helsinki. <\/p>\n<p>We\u2019re not just selling parts; we\u2019re selling a whole new way of doing business. And the market is responding. We won the $1 Million Export Tower and a Prime Minister&#8217;s Commendation at Korea&#8217;s 62nd Trade Day. That\u2019s a huge validation of what we\u2019re doing.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: Looking ahead, what\u2019s next for Carbonrenew and for you personally?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> For the company, 2026 is going to be massive. We\u2019re rolling out the global app for Google Play, expanding the 5-tier AI quality inspection system, and launching a smartphone AI part scanner. The LCA-based automatic carbon-savings calculator is also rolling out fully. We\u2019re pushing hard to make our technology accessible everywhere.<\/p>\n<p>For me? I\u2019m just excited to keep working with this team. We have a great mix of veterans like me and brilliant software engineers. It\u2019s a collaborative environment. I teach them how a transmission goes together, and they teach me how a neural network analyzes a gear tooth. <\/p>\n<p>I never thought I\u2019d see the day when a smartphone could tell me the exact condition of a salvaged alternator, or when a QR code could track a bumper from Gimpo to Jakarta. But here we are. Carbonrenew is proving that with the right technology, we can turn scrapped cars into a verified, sustainable resource. And I\u2019m proud to be a part of it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Q: It\u2019s an inspiring story. Thank you so much for sharing your insights with us today.<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><strong>A:<\/strong> My pleasure. Thanks for having me.<\/p>\n<hr \/>\n<p>That\u2019s all for this edition of the <em>Gearhead Diaries<\/em> blog. It\u2019s clear that the days of the dusty, disorganized scrapyard are numbered. Companies like Carbonrenew are proving that the future of auto recycling is digital, transparent, and incredibly green. By combining decades of hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI and rigorous certification, they\u2019re not just selling used parts\u2014they\u2019re building a circular economy that benefits drivers, businesses, and the planet. <\/p>\n<p>Until next time, keep your engines running and your minds open to the future of the trade!<\/p>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Welcome back to the Gearhead Diaries podcast companion blog! I\u2019m your host, and today we\u2019re diving deep into the grease, gears, and groundbreaking tech that\u2019s reshaping the automotive recycling world. If you\u2019ve been following the show, you know we love a good story about how things are made\u2014and how they\u2019re unmade. But what happens when the gritty, hands-on world of car dismantling collides with cutting-edge artificial intelligence? To find out, I sat down with a true veteran of the trade. Our guest today has spent 25 years up to his elbows in engine bays, tearing down everything from rusty beaters to high-end European imports. He\u2019s seen the industry evolve from a chaotic, purely manual hustle into something entirely different. Today, he works at Carbonrenew, a climate-tech company based in Gimpo, South Korea, that\u2019s turning the end-of-life vehicle sector on its head. Carbonrenew isn\u2019t your average scrapyard. They\u2019re processing over 500 vehicles a month in a massive 13,200-square-meter facility, using an AI Visual Quality Assessment engine to grade parts and a K-Reborn certification system to guarantee quality. They\u2019re even tracking the carbon emissions saved by reusing parts. It\u2019s a wild blend of old-school mechanical skill and new-school data science. In this interview, we talk about what it\u2019s really like on the floor, how AI has changed the daily grind, and why QR codes might just be the best thing to happen to used auto parts. Let\u2019s get into it. Q: Thanks for taking the time to chat with us. Twenty-five years in the dismantling trade is a long time. You must have seen it all. What was the industry like when you first started out? A: Oh, it was a completely different world back then. When I started, it was all about brute force and intuition. You\u2019d get a car in, and it was basically a free-for-all. We\u2019d tear it down, pull the parts we thought we could sell, and toss the rest. There was no real system. If a customer wanted an alternator, you\u2019d dig through a pile, wipe the grease off, and say, &#8220;Looks good to me.&#8221; Quality control was entirely subjective. It depended on who was looking at the part and what kind of mood they were in. We didn\u2019t have standardized grading, and we certainly didn\u2019t have any way to track where a part came from once it left the yard. It was a tough, dirty job, and honestly, the reputation of used parts wasn&#8217;t great. People thought of them as a gamble. You never really knew what you were getting until you bolted it onto the car and turned the key. Q: That sounds like a lot of guesswork. How did you manage to keep track of inventory or know what was actually worth saving? A: We didn&#8217;t, not really. We had ledgers, sure, and eventually some basic computer systems, but it was mostly in our heads. You just knew that a certain transmission from a specific year was prone to failure, so you\u2019d check it extra carefully. Or you knew that a particular bumper was always in demand. But it was tribal knowledge. If the guy who knew all that was out sick, the whole operation slowed down. And the physical toll was immense. We were doing everything by hand, relying on our eyes and our experience to spot micro-cracks or wear patterns. It took forever. You could spend an hour inspecting a single engine block, and even then, you might miss something. Q: Fast forward to today. You\u2019re at Carbonrenew, and things sound drastically different. Walk me through a typical day now. What happens when a car rolls into the facility? A: It\u2019s night and day. The moment a car arrives at Carbonrenew, the process is incredibly streamlined. We\u2019re handling 500 to maybe even 600 vehicles a month now, and you can\u2019t do that with the old methods. First, the intake is all data-driven. The platform uses big-data instant quoting. Someone enters a license plate and owner name, and within 30 seconds, the system spits out a quote based on over 20,000 scrapping records and government APIs. So, before the car even hits the floor, we know exactly what we\u2019re dealing with. Once it\u2019s in the bay, the dismantling process begins. But here\u2019s where the magic happens: the AI Visual Quality Assessment, or VQA, engine. Q: Right, the AI. I\u2019ve heard a lot about this. How does it actually work on the floor? Are robots doing the dismantling? A: Ha! No, no robots holding wrenches just yet. We still need human hands and human judgment to safely extract the parts. The AI comes in during the inspection phase. In the old days, I\u2019d pull a headlamp, stare at it under a bright light, and try to guess if that little scratch was a structural crack or just surface wear. Now, we use the AI scanner. We take photos and video of the part, and the system analyzes it instantly. It looks for cracks, wear, stone chips, repair spots\u2014things the human eye might miss, especially after an eight-hour shift. The AI grades the part on a standardized 5-tier quality scale. It\u2019s objective. It doesn\u2019t get tired, and it doesn\u2019t guess. It cuts our inspection time by more than 80%. What used to take me twenty minutes now takes a couple of minutes, and the result is far more accurate. We even use 3D scanning with machine learning for complex components like engines to analyze their condition. Q: That\u2019s incredible. But as a veteran, was it hard to trust a computer to do a job you\u2019ve been doing by eye for two decades? A: I\u2019ll admit, I was skeptical at first. When they brought in the AI VQA prototype, I thought, &#8220;There\u2019s no way a camera knows more about a transmission than I do.&#8221; And in some ways, it doesn\u2019t. It doesn\u2019t have the tactile feel. But what it does have is consistency and a massive database of reference points. I tested it. I\u2019d inspect a part my way, note my findings, and then run it through the scanner. Time and time again, the AI caught things I missed, or it confirmed my suspicions much faster. It didn\u2019t replace my expertise; it amplified it. Now, I don\u2019t have to waste time squinting at a bumper. I can focus on the complex teardowns, the stuff that really requires a mechanic\u2019s touch. It\u2019s made my job less stressful and a lot more efficient. Q: You mentioned the 5-tier grading system. How does that tie into the K-Reborn certification I\u2019ve been reading about? A: The K-Reborn certification is the heart of what we do at Carbonrenew. It\u2019s our promise to the buyer. Once a part passes the AI inspection and gets its grade, it becomes a K-Reborn certified part. This means it comes with a warranty certificate and, most importantly, a QR code. That QR code provides full history traceability. If a repair shop in Vietnam or a distributor in Germany buys one of our parts, they can scan that code and see exactly what car it came from, its exact condition, and its AI-verified grade. This is revolutionary for the export market. We\u2019re shipping to 26 or 27 countries now. Overseas buyers used to be terrified of buying used parts because they couldn\u2019t verify the quality. Now, they have total confidence. They know a K-Reborn part is exactly what we say it is. It\u2019s why our exports hit over 1.6 million dollars in 2025. Q: It sounds like Carbonrenew is operating on a completely different level than a traditional scrapyard. You\u2019re dealing with a lot of European cars too, right? A: Absolutely. About 30% of our parts mix comes from European brands\u2014BMW, Mercedes-Benz, VW, Audi. These are complex machines, and their parts are expensive new. Being able to offer certified, high-quality used parts for these vehicles is a huge advantage. Our global supply-chain platform connects our dismantling hub directly with repair shops abroad. We\u2019re targeting 72-hour delivery in key corridors. It\u2019s not just about having the parts; it\u2019s about getting them where they need to go quickly and reliably. We have localized apps and local payment options for markets in Southeast Asia, like Indonesia and Vietnam, where Korean car brands are dominant. Q: Let\u2019s talk about the environmental impact. Carbonrenew puts a big emphasis on ESG and carbon tracking. How does that play out on the floor? A: It\u2019s something we\u2019re all really proud of. Every time we save a part and put it back into circulation, we\u2019re preventing the need to manufacture a new one. Reusing a part saves up to 94% of carbon emissions and about 80% of the energy compared to making a new part from scratch. But Carbonrenew doesn\u2019t just guess at these numbers. We have an LCA\u2014life-cycle assessment\u2014based system that quantifies the carbon saved by every single reused part. It generates monthly carbon-reduction reports automatically. For the guys on the floor, it gives a new sense of purpose to the work. We\u2019re not just tearing apart junk cars; we\u2019re actively reducing waste and cutting emissions. We have an ESG dashboard that tracks our part-reuse rates and carbon savings. The company is even working toward KAU and VCS carbon-credit certification. We\u2019re pioneering carbon credits for the used-auto-parts sector. It\u2019s a big deal. Q: That\u2019s fascinating. So, a corporate fleet owner or an OEM could actually use your parts to improve their own ESG reporting? A: Exactly. Corporates and OEMs are under massive pressure to meet sustainability goals. By sourcing K-Reborn certified parts from Carbonrenew, they get measurable carbon savings and circular-economy KPIs that they can put straight into their ESG reports. Plus, they\u2019re getting parts that are roughly 60% cheaper than new ones. It\u2019s a win-win. They save money, and they help the planet. Q: You\u2019ve seen the company grow incredibly fast. Revenue jumped 65% in just two years, hitting 5.44 billion won in 2025. What\u2019s driving that kind of explosive growth? A: It\u2019s the combination of trust and technology. We\u2019ve built a system that solves the biggest problems in the industry: lack of transparency, inconsistent quality, and slow supply chains. Our revenue model is diverse. We have direct certified-part sales to both B2B and B2C customers. We charge a 5% platform transaction fee. We offer subscription memberships for certified repair shops. And we\u2019re expanding globally. We\u2019re licensing our AI VQA system as B2B SaaS to local dismantlers in Berlin, aligning with the EU ELV Directive. We\u2019re partnering on carbon-data standardization in Helsinki. We\u2019re not just selling parts; we\u2019re selling a whole new way of doing business. And the market is responding. We won the $1 Million Export Tower and a Prime Minister&#8217;s Commendation at Korea&#8217;s 62nd Trade Day. That\u2019s a huge validation of what we\u2019re doing. Q: Looking ahead, what\u2019s next for Carbonrenew and for you personally? A: For the company, 2026 is going to be massive. We\u2019re rolling out the global app for Google Play, expanding the 5-tier AI quality inspection system, and launching a smartphone AI part scanner. The LCA-based automatic carbon-savings calculator is also rolling out fully. We\u2019re pushing hard to make our technology accessible everywhere. For me? I\u2019m just excited to keep working with this team. We have a great mix of veterans like me and brilliant software engineers. It\u2019s a collaborative environment. I teach them how a transmission goes together, and they teach me how a neural network analyzes a gear tooth. I never thought I\u2019d see the day when a smartphone could tell me the exact condition of a salvaged alternator, or when a QR code could track a bumper from Gimpo to Jakarta. But here we are. Carbonrenew is proving that with the right technology, we can turn scrapped cars into a verified, sustainable resource. And I\u2019m proud to be a part of it. Q: It\u2019s an inspiring story. Thank you so much for sharing your insights with us today. A: My pleasure. Thanks for having me. That\u2019s all for this edition of the Gearhead Diaries blog. It\u2019s clear that the days of the dusty, disorganized scrapyard are numbered. Companies like Carbonrenew are proving that the future of auto recycling is digital, transparent, and incredibly green. By combining decades of hands-on experience with cutting-edge AI and rigorous certification, they\u2019re not just selling used parts\u2014they\u2019re building a circular economy that benefits drivers, businesses, and the planet. Until next time, keep your engines running and your minds open to the future of the trade!<\/p>","protected":false},"author":1,"featured_media":0,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"open","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[1],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-61","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","hentry","category-uncategorized"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/buildinglab.growthrowstory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/buildinglab.growthrowstory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/buildinglab.growthrowstory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buildinglab.growthrowstory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/users\/1"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buildinglab.growthrowstory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcomments&post=61"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/buildinglab.growthrowstory.com\/index.php?rest_route=\/wp\/v2\/posts\/61\/revisions"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/buildinglab.growthrowstory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fmedia&parent=61"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buildinglab.growthrowstory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Fcategories&post=61"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/buildinglab.growthrowstory.com\/index.php?rest_route=%2Fwp%2Fv2%2Ftags&post=61"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}