As a business owner it’s easy to feel like your work is never done – because no matter how much you do, there is always more that could theoretically be done. Many business owners we’ve spoken with also feel that they have a responsibility to be available to their team and that if they step away they are putting an undue burden on their team. So, we wanted to hear from a broad range of business owners on whether they take vacations and we’ve shared some of their responses below.

Geneice Hodge

In today’s fast-paced world, many wonder if travel professionals ever get the opportunity to take vacations themselves. The common misconception is that travel professionals are always jet-setting off to bucketlist destinations or even road trips, enjoying endless leisure. The reality is quite different. Travel advisors are dedicated professionals who work tirelessly to create dream getaways for their clients, but they often find it challenging to take a vacation themselves. We take memorable vacations; however, we are working on clients’s travels while on holiday. Read more>>

DeAyrra Greene

Yes, I love vacations and feel they are necessary to keep me level headed and in a place to create. It also allows me to relax and take a break from everything in my life. Before vacation, I fulfill all orders and create a post letting all my customers know I will be out for about a week. They can still order online but the orders just won’t be fulfilled until I return. Read more>>

Noah Rosenfarb

I take 12 weeks out of the office each year. Freedom Family Office runs on EOS, which helps the team stay focused on the goals we are working to achieve. Having people I trust to deliver on our brand promise whether or not I’m involved in the day to day is the key to being an owner that can detach from operations. Read more>>

Isaiah Bennett

Yes I love to take vacations with my friends and family. As a business owner I keep things going by hiring reliable works and mangers that can run my business when necessary. My advice to any entrepreneur is to hire a staff that you call a second family, a trust worthy team. Hire people that love you and there job and everything else will fall in place. Read more>>

Twee Muizen (Cris and Denís) Artistic

We live in Barcelona, but we are from Galicia, from the countryside. So, most of the time been in a big city and missing our family and the quiet live in the countryside make us take our holly days in Galicia. Also we have to travel a lot for work, most of the time for our mural art projects, we love this travels, and for us is like vacations because we enjoy going abroad and paint in other cities and also know about other cultures, sometimes is strange if we travel to other countries and we don’t paint. Read more>>

Alison Galvan

Yes! Taking vacations are crucial for my wellbeing and the success of my business. Without them, you can start to feel trapped by the overwhelming amount of work running a business can be. Which can start to hinder your creativity, productivity, and overall enjoyment for what you do. Read more>>

Riannon McCord

Absolutely. I love that Etsy offers the vacation mode button on the site and you can set an automatic reply as to how long you’ll be gone or anything else you’d like your customers to know about your vacation time. My shop is seasonal in the cold months so that includes all the big holidays and I still make sure we get lots of family time and vacations. Read more>>

Mindy Kathein

Absolutely! I prioritize vacations! Read more>>

Julia Kidd

I do take vacations. I think they are vital in maintaining a healthy work/life balance, as well as to find new inspiration for work going forward. We get so sucked into our daily routines, sometimes we forget about how important a fresh perspective can be. With newfound energy, enthusiasm, and inspiration, not to mention marketing opportunities, a vacation is more than worth it to yourself and your career. Read more>>