Carson's Corner: Entrepreneurship & Investing
Carson's Corner is the podcast for commercial real estate investors, entrepreneurs, and operators who think in decades, not quarters.
Host Carson Jones — investor, author of The Red Flag Playbook, and licensed commercial real estate advisor and business broker — interviews founders, family offices, and industry operators to unpack the deals, strategies, and hard lessons behind real wealth creation.
Each episode brings a commercial real estate lens to capital deployment, business partnerships, and alternative investments. From Class-A industrial development and reshoring's $5 trillion opportunity, to syndications, oil & gas, passive income strategies, and legacy asset building — Carson breaks down how serious investors grow wealth without falling for the red flags.
Whether you're a commercial real estate owner evaluating your next acquisition, an accredited investor exploring syndications and alternative assets, or an entrepreneur building a business with long-term equity in mind — this show is your playbook.
Topics covered: commercial real estate investing · industrial real estate · syndications · passive investing · oil & gas · alternative assets · business acquisitions · capital partnerships · entrepreneurship · wealth building · family office strategies · market risk · reshoring trends
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Carson's Corner: Entrepreneurship & Investing
Boutique Hotel Mixed Use Redevelopment with John Vachon
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In this episode, host Carson Jones down with John Vachon to explore a one-of-a-kind opportunity in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, a potential boutique hotel or multifamily property in historic downtown Kingsport, Tennessee. This is a value-add mixed-use project that is ideally positioned for a hotel development. The property spans nearly 100,000 square feet of mixed-use space with exposed brick, loft-style character, existing tenants, and current cash flow—offering both stability and upside.
What makes it stand out:
- Strategic location: At the crossroads of Tennessee and North Carolina, within driving distance of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Asheville, Knoxville, and Charlotte.
- Business demand drivers: Fortune 500 employers like Eastman Chemical, major healthcare centers, and defense contractors fueling steady corporate travel.
- Tourism appeal: Over 12 million annual visitors to the Smokies, plus vibrant regional attractions supporting both leisure and business demand.
- Incentives: Located in an Opportunity Zone with potential access to local grants—creating a unique blend of investment upside and community impact.
John and I break down the numbers, the redevelopment vision, and the impact investing angle that makes this boutique hotel concept so compelling. Whether you’re an investor, developer, or simply curious about how small-market projects can punch above their weight, this conversation offers a front-row look at how place, policy, and potential intersect in the Smokies. The property discussed in this podcast is officially listed with NAI Koella RM Moore, Justin Sterling Senior Advisor 865.236.1610.
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