#135 Tony Carson: Entrepreneur & Investor

Tony Carson is an entrepreneur and investor from Belfast, Northern Ireland.

 

He's one of those guys who not only has a fascinating career, but also a remarkable personal story.

 

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.

 

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!

 

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.

 

In today's episode we talk about:

• Tony's early memories
• The art of negotiation
• How to balance creativity with business
• And the greatest challenges/successes he's experienced along the way

 

This conversation was done in collaboration with Ormeau Baths as part of their Founder Fireside Mini-Series and is a fascinating listen.

 

Check it out!

 

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To see a photo of Tony please visit https://bestofbelfast.org/stories/tony-carson-entrepreneur

 

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Cheers!

 

— Matt