You started your business for freedom—but somewhere along the way, you became its biggest bottleneck. You're stuck firefighting daily operations, working longer hours than ever, and watching growth opportunities slip by because you simply don't have the time or mental space to pursue them. The truth? Growth doesn't have to mean more chaos. In this talk, you'll discover why most founders hit a growth ceiling—and the exact three-system framework that successful founders use to break through it. You'll learn how to diagnose which system is holding your business back right now, and what to tackle first to reclaim your time and scale without burning out. This isn't theory—it's the operational blueprint I've used with 63+ service-based businesses to help them run smoothly, scale sustainably, and give their founders actual freedom.
Mischa van Wieringen is the founder of The Ops Collective and a Fractional COO with 10+ years of experience helping service-based founders build operational systems that scale. She's helped 63+ businesses reclaim their time and break through growth ceilings by implementing the right strategy, people, and process frameworks. Mischa is a digital nomad who practices what she preaches—running a location-independent business designed for freedom, not just revenue.
Mischa van Wieringen is the founder of The Ops Collective and a Fractional COO with 10+ years of experience helping service-based founders build operational systems that scale. She's helped 63+ businesses reclaim their time and break through growth ceilings by implementing the right strategy, people, and process frameworks. Mischa is a digital nomad who practices what she preaches—running a location-independent business designed for freedom, not just revenue.