Executive Spotlight with Payam Zamani of One Planet Group

Executive Spotlight with Payam Zamani of One Planet Group

Payam and Brian discuss the beginnings of AutoWeb and dive into lead generation, the value of a lead and more.

In this Executive Spotlight interview, Payam Zamani, founder, chairman and CEO of One Planet Group and AutoWeb, speaks with AutoSuccess’ Brian Ankney.

Zamani discusses the beginnings of AutoWeb, one of the very first internet companies, its growth and its future.

Zamani shares his journey from “What’s a website?” to the growing EV market — “It’s no longer a Tesla game,” he says, adding that “as that (EV) market share keeps growing, the evolution around the way cars are retailed is expedited.”

They also dive into lead generation, the value of a lead and Zamani provides his insights on better ways to develop a quality lead.

Watch the video above to learn more about this and more!

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