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.
Aaron Moonan
No, I don’t really take a real vacation. I travel for work constantly so I kind of kill two birds with one stone. It allows me to travel for longer periods of time so I’m able to really experience the place that I’m going to as well as create profit for myself. My advice to any entrepreneurs who feel like they can’t step away for a short while would to be to find a way to do both simultaneously. I know it sounds intimidating Or near impossible, but it’s totally worth trying to figure out the logistics to make that happen if getting away is something that you’re struggling with. With my business specifically constantly traveling creates a demand for my product in various cities, so I’m able to keep the hype which allows me to keep traveling and exploring. Read more>>
Veridiana Victorelli
As an employee, freelancer, business owner or whatever it is your position, we have to understand and value the importance of taking breaks. Taking breaks or vacations are not just about rest, but to let yourself create space for clarity and creativity. Even when growing up, coming from a family where my father created his business from scratch, not once he gave up the time to be with family and friends, specially around special holidays. At least once a year we would take a vacation—and even if you’re not 100% logged out, as we know it’s so hard to do when managing people—when you’re taking the time to step out of your everyday routine, you come back with a clearer mind and new ideas to potentially solve everyday problems. Problems that might sounded unsolvable at one point, can very easily become simple tasks when you’ve given the time to enjoy your surroundings and not worry about it for a little while. Read more>>
Alex Stevenson
Tattoo is a unique career that allows us to travel and connect with other artists. My essential tattoo equipment fits in a backpack so I’m easily able to hit the road and setup at other tattoo studios. Tattooing is a skill that seems to be in high demand worldwide. We live in a town of 2000 people so travel feels crucial to our career advancement. We like to travel near and far to gather inspiration and meet new clients. The internet has infinite information but we gain more impactful memories through lived experiences and personal connections. I love to travel for conventions, seminars and guest spots. I’ve been fortunate to meet and learn from many of the worlds best tattooers. I’m also lucky to be married to another highly motivated tattoo artist. For our honeymoon, we were able to tattoo in nine countries over 90 days. Read more>>