ASCEND
transform from
Ops Manager to Strategic Leader
Get the structure, tools, and clarity to lead operations, drive the business forward—and free the owner from the day-to-day.
✔ Shift from doer to strategic leader
✔ Build systems that scale without your constant oversight
✔ Create traction, alignment, and execution across the team
👉 The blueprint is built. Now it’s time to install it.
The Hidden Struggle of Operations Managers
If you’re an Ops Manager, you know the pressure of being the glue that holds everything together.
You’re juggling competing priorities, trying to keep projects on track while navigating endless operational fires.
You feel responsible for ensuring efficiency, yet you’re often overloaded with tactical work instead of driving strategic growth.
Your team relies on you for clarity, yet you’re stuck translating leadership’s vision into reality—sometimes without enough support or resources.
Sound familiar?
The truth is, great operations don’t happen by accident.
And without the right tools, mentorship, and community, even the best ops managers can plateau—limiting both their personal growth and their company’s success.
That’s why we’re bringing back ASCEND (formerly called the OPS Connection).
The Premier Cohort for
Ops Managers Ready to Build Impact and Influence
(This program is so good that our alumni asked us
to bring it back…)
Yep. The OPS Connection was so impactful that our alumni asked us to bring it back. After sunsetting the program in 2023, we’re thrilled to relaunch it under a new name—and stronger than ever.
ASCEND isn’t just another leadership program. It’s a high-impact community of elite operations professionals committed to mastering the art and science of leading people, managing work, and scaling businesses.
Here, you’ll gain access to battle-tested frameworks, direct mentorship, and a peer network that pushes you to achieve more—without the overwhelm.
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Let’s Talk.
Let’s talk more about your goals and how can help support you.
What Your Peers Are Saying About ASCEND
As a new Ops Manager, I spent most of my day in a "put out the fires" reactionary mindset. Jen has the unique ability to help one calm their mind and determine what is truly important in their role. She is invaluable as a coach, as she saves me time and energy by helping me think through how to make the most of my team's talents. She adds value to our team by using her vast experience to teach me how to plan carefully and execute efficiently. She inspires me to think deeply about my own professional development needs so that each hour I spend with her is purposeful and productive. Our business benefits greatly from the resources we get from Jen, and I am a much better support to my CEO because of her coaching and guidance. We consider her "our secret weapon" in optimizing our operations and procedures, and it is a comfort to know that I have someone with her knowledge and experience guiding me.
Brooke Blaire, Director of Client Success
Exitology
Jen and her team at Entrepreneurial Freedom have been instrumental in the growth of our business. Jen’s unique way of guiding both the CEO and the operational team has allowed everyone to succeed in their clearly defined roles. Because of Jen, we have a solid foundation of processes which will allow each individual in the business, from the CEO to the implementers, to grow professionally and together as a company. Do not hesitate to reach out to Jen if you are ready to see growth in yourself and in your business.
Amy Silberman, Ops Leader
Do What Works
What Makes ASCEND Different?
✔ Proven Strategies – Learn cutting-edge leadership and operational tactics used by top businesses to create seamless, scalable operations.
✔ Action Focus – We don’t deal in theory. Every insight is designed for real-world execution, so you see results immediately.
✔ Exclusive Access – Get direct guidance from Jen Eckhardt, a seasoned Business Advisor and ex-Fractional COO who has helped companies scale from six to eight figures while reducing CEO workload. You’ll also hear from Jen’s network of experts in areas such as Finance, Talent, Operations, Marketing and Sales for a well-rounded curriculum.
✔ Built-in Accountability – This isn’t passive learning. You’ll be challenged to implement what you learn and report back, ensuring growth at every level.
Yes, But How Does it Work?
Our end-of-program surveys always ask the same question: could this program have been shorter or moved faster?
Reliably, we’re told that:
✅ Yes, we could have reviewed the curriculum in a shorter amount of time.
❌ No way could we have implemented the changes necessary to get the results in any less than a year.
This means we pack a ton of value into our time together, then give you plenty of time to implement what you’re learning in between our calls.
In fact, here’s how we deliver the program:
Online Multi-media Curriculum that includes videos, written resources, templates and frameworks, all delivered via our Freedom HQ.
Twice Monthly Live Group Coaching Sessions for Operators that allow you to get feedback on your most pressing issues and challenges, as well as new opportunities that may arise.
Group Forum that allows us to stay in touch and keep the conversations going in between our live sessions.
Private Strategic Planning Sessions held each quarter with your leadership team to align around priorities, solve bottlenecks, and leave with a focused 90-day plan you can execute with confidence.
The ASCEND Community: What’s Inside?
High-Level Strategy & Execution: Discover the exact processes and frameworks that drive sustainable business growth.
Leadership & Communication Mastery: Become a leader who inspires, aligns, and empowers your team for peak performance.
Systems & Process Optimization: Eliminate inefficiencies, automate workflows, and create a business that runs smoothly without your constant intervention.
Managing Up & Influence: Learn how to command respect, earn buy-in, and drive decisions at the executive level.
Exclusive Community and Forum: Get ongoing feedback, solve real-time challenges, and collaborate with other top-tier Ops leaders.
Expert Coaching & Support: Gain access to 1:1 coaching, periodic assessments, guest speakers, habit coaching, and an elite network of peers.
The Results? Measurable, Transformational Growth
40%+
Year-Over-Year
Revenue
Surges
43%+
Employee Engagement Index Boosts
95%+
Reduction of CEO Involvement in Operations
Real members have used ASCEND to:
Scale revenue from $270K to $1M+ in 3 years
Reduce CEO ops workload by 98%, shifting focus to high-value growth initiatives
Expand teams from 2 to 7 people, building leadership capacity within their organizations
Increase efficiency and eliminate 90% of direct client delivery time
You Could Be Next.
Is This for You?
ASCEND is designed for ambitious, high-caliber operations professionals who are ready to step into the next level of leadership.
Are you the Ops Manager for a service business generating at least $2m in revenue?
Do you have at least five team members (can be a combination of employees and contractors)?
If you’re looking for an edge in strategy, execution, and influence, this is where you belong.
Your Investment in Transformational Growth: $2,000/mo
This is an annual membership, with the opportunity to re-enroll each year as you continue evolving your leadership and operational mastery. Seats are limited.
Want Private
Coaching, too?
For those who want personalized guidance and faster results, we’re offering a private coaching add-on, limited to just 3 people across the entire mastermind.
✔ Six (6) private 1:1 coaching calls over 12 months (one every other month)
✔ Bring your CEO to any or all sessions for strategic alignment (optional)
✔ Exclusive VIP Perk: Private Strategic Planning call at the outset of the program
Only 3 spots available.
Investment: $5,000 one-time or $500/month for 12 months
If you want dedicated coaching and a direct roadmap to becoming an elite Second-in-Command, this is for you.