In a blender or medium-sized bowl, whisk together soy sauce, olive oil, maple syrup, tahini, paprika, garlic powder, pepper and liquid smoke. Set aside the mixture in a bowl.
Use a vegetable peeler, and peel the carrot from end to end, to create bacon-like strips.
Add the strips to the bowl with the marinade, and allow to marinate for at least 15 mins. The longer the better.