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.

Greg Kuchan

I am answering this question currently on vacation. So yes…and no, not like you think. My industry is very much based on momentum. When I am in a flow, I am more productive and new business opportunities present them more consistently. This trip to Michigan, I am surrounded by forrest, birds chirping and situated right on the coast of Lake Michigan. Read more>>

Jennifer Brader

I absolutely love to take vacations and travel with my family. I don’t get the opportunity to do so nearly as much as I would like, however. Vacations are a big challenge as a small business owner. We don’t have a large team to manage orders and take care of administrative work to enable time away from the bakery so it takes a good bit of planning. We schedule our time off many months in advance and block dates out on our calendar. While we are away, I still take some time to respond to emails and client inquiries when I get the chance, so it’s never a full fledged getaway from work, but for now, it works for us. Read more>>

Tempest Welch

Actually, I just came back from a business vacation. I was allowed the opportunity to speak at my First International Conference at Taxes in Tulum, a Wealth Development Summit hosted by The Carter’s, owners of Carter and Associates and Carter Capital PLLC. The summit was the most informational and outstanding conference I ever been to! Next year in April, we will be traveling to Toronto,Canada to host the fourth annual conference. Read more>>

Sophia Alexander

I take vacations every single day. I have had this mentality for as long as I can remember. Being an adventurous soul, I am constantly seeking life as an experience to wander and thrive by valuing perspectives and learnings from those whom I cross paths with. My ideal vacation is with my camera, sketchbook, and Micron ink pens with my phone on airplane mode. Read more>>

Milly Vadi

Oh yes we do! Before becoming a photographer I was working in the field of child welfare. It was a very stressful environment. I worked so much and barely took days off or vacation time. Mostly because I was a single mom and well, every penny I could make was absolutely needed. Taking care of my clients, ensuring their safety and putting food on the table was my main priority. Read more>>