{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/676205b4ad863497419a88e8/681496509704d99f84eecba1?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Martin Blencowe Talks Cameo, Purpose, and Building Emotional Connections","thumbnail_width":200,"thumbnail_height":200,"thumbnail_url":"https://open-images.acast.com/shows/676205b4ad863497419a88e8/1746179151815-e90a29bb-b6ec-4d5f-9ebc-78bfe60d530e.jpeg?height=200","description":"<p><strong>Show Description:</strong></p><p>In this episode of Built in America, host Sam Mahmood is joined by Martin Blencowe, co-founder of Cameo, to discuss his journey from a small town in England to building a platform that connects fans with celebrities through personalized video messages. Martin shares how a heartfelt video from an NFL client sparked the idea for Cameo, leading to a marketplace that delivers joy and emotional impact to users worldwide. He discusses the challenges of entrepreneurship, the importance of building strong relationships with talent, and the strategies behind scaling a business in the creator economy.​&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Martin emphasizes the significance of purpose, emotional intelligence, and personal growth in achieving success. He reflects on lessons learned from failures, the role of fear as a motivator, and the balance between financial gain and personal fulfillment. Martin also offers advice to aspiring creators on finding their passion, navigating competition, and building authentic personal brands.​&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Join us for an insightful conversation on entrepreneurship, innovation, and the journey of creating a purpose-driven platform that resonates with both celebrities and fans alike.</p><p><br></p><p>Let’s keep building…&nbsp;</p><p><br></p><p>Follow Sam Mahmood:&nbsp;</p><ul><li>Instagram:<a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/TheSamMahmood\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @TheSamMahmood</a></li><li>Twitter:<a href=\"https://www.twitter.com/TheSamMahmood\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> @TheSamMahmood</a>_</li><li>LinkedIn:<a href=\"https://www.linkedin.com/in/TheSamMahmood\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> Sam Mahmood</a></li></ul><p>Join the Built In America community of others who are buying great businesses and sign up for Sam’s weekly newsletter:<a href=\"http://www.sammahmood.com\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\"> </a><a href=\"http://www.builtinamerica.co\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">www.builtinamerica.co</a></p><p><br></p><p>Follow our producers, The Peers Project: <a href=\"https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject?igsh=MTZ1dWJpZXVpYWdybA==\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.instagram.com/thepeersproject?igsh=MTZ1dWJpZXVpYWdybA==</a></p><p><br></p>","author_name":"Sam Mahmood"}