095: Public Financing, Federal Prison, Presidential Pardon, and Restauranteur Jeff Conway

095: Public Financing, Federal Prison, Presidential Pardon, and Restauranteur Jeff Conway

Published on August 03, 2023. Article written by Gary Frey. Last updated: June 25, 2025

 

 

 

 
 
On the surface, Jeff Conway looks like a typical successful restauranteur: passionate about food, pursuing growth, dedicated to his family and community, but certainly living on “Easy Street”.

What lies beneath, though, in an unbelievable tale: wild success followed by a false accusation & 13 months federal prison time, reflection, redemption, & ultimately rebuilding with the unwavering support of family, friends, & faith.

You can’t afford to miss this one.

Jeff shares his insights from his time in public companies. He discusses his experience in prison. Jeff goes into how he rebuilt afterwards. And we go full circle into the successful restaurant businesses Conway is running today.

After listening to this episode, go follow Jeff on LinkedIn.


About the author:

Gary Frey is the Owner / Director of Business Development at BGW Advisors.

Learn more about Gary and rest of our team on the Team page.

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