#135 Tony Carson: Entrepreneur & Investor

<p>Tony Carson is an entrepreneur and investor from Belfast, Northern Ireland.</p> <p> </p> <p>He's one of those guys who not only has a fascinating career, but also a remarkable personal story.</p> <p> </p> <p>Growing up in the New Lodge area of North Belfast, Tony watched his father — the late, great comedian Frank Carson — rise to fame and success.</p> <p> </p> <p>This meant that from a young age, Tony had the opportunity to get a behind-the-scenes glance of how the hospitality business works — and the chance to roll his sleeves up and work!</p> <p> </p> <p>Later in life, he has gone on to start, manage and own a whole range of his own businesses before turning to the world of investment.</p> <p> </p> <p>In today's episode we talk about:</p> <ul> <li>Tony's early memories</li> <li>The art of negotiation</li> <li>How to balance creativity with business</li> <li>And the greatest challenges/successes he's experienced along the way</li> </ul> <p> </p> <p>This conversation was done in collaboration with Ormeau Baths as part of their Founder Fireside Mini-Series and is a fascinating listen.</p> <p> </p> <p>Check it out!</p> <p> </p> <p>//</p> <p> </p> <p>To see a photo of Tony please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/lyn-magill-lover-of-life">https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/tony-carson-entrepreneur</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Best Of Belfast is Northern Ireland's #1 Interview Podcast. We've shared 100+ hour-long conversations with incredible people from Northern Ireland.</p> <p> </p> <p>To find out more, or join 'The Producers Club' please visit <a href= "https://bestofbelfast.org/">https://bestofbelfast.org/</a></p> <p> </p> <p>Cheers!</p> <p> </p> <p>— Matt </p> <p> </p> <p> </p>