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.

Casey Chateauvert

A secret I have held close to my heart in order to keep going for as long as I have for over a decade now is taking breaks to rejuvenate my mind, body, soul, and creative spirit. Read more>>

Alene DAlesio

Vacations are a must for me. What else are we working for? Creating memories and having experiences with our family and friends is so important. Read more>>

Amauri Bey

I definitely take vacations as much as possible. It’s abundantly important to reset as much as possible. It helps in reflecting on your endeavors to be great. Read more>>

Lana Dieterich

I absolutely take vacations! It’s the best thing about being retired. In my retirement, however, I keep my hand in and accept both freelance editing jobs from The University of Texas at Austin, Bureau of Economic Geology, from which I retired. Read more>>

Maggie Hathaway

I adore travel and adventure, and have always been very proactive about selecting a career path that allows me to have a healthy work-life balance. Read more>>

Nick Thacker

I became a writer by accident (actually, I hated writing in high school and SWORE I’d never do it again). And here I am, over a decade later, making a living… writing fiction. Read more>>

Janet Rae Orth

Yes, I take multiple vacations a year. I give 100% of myself when I am working. I show up completely for every client I have. Read more>>

Jessica Rich

Work-life harmony has always been important to me. Over the last 10 years I have been trying to find a balance. After starting my business and other ventures aligned with my purpose, Read more>>

Craig Childs

I rarely stop writing in one form or another, gathering material or scribbling on paper, so I’m not sure what a vacation is. The nature of what I write about often has me on journeys in wild places, at least what seems wild to me. Read more>>

Rocky Vuong

Yes, I do take vacations, but I also make sure that my work is not hindered by them. I have an excellent team of experts who are amazing at their work. Read more>>