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.

Tracy Shaw

Absolutely! Now that the kids (and my husband and I) are getting older, I have found that I have this strange NEED to vacation. Don’t get me wrong, we have always done it and always enjoyed it. But, my son is a senior this year and I feel like I have this clicking clock that is constantly telling me that I have limited time with the kids. I also feel like I have to make mini-vacations for just my husband and I a priority, soon we will be empty-nesters and we have to know we still like each other! Read more>>

315CA$H

More workations then vacations but yes I do travel a lot Read more>>

Catherine Pick

I LOVE to travel and often try to arrange ceremonies of all types while on vacation! Read more>>

Aglae suarez

Yes. I do at least twice per year. Sometimes in order to stay motivated you need a moment to reset and recharge Read more>>

Melanie Painter

Yes! Vacations are crucial to letting the body rest and rejuvenate. Read more>>

Bievienea Harry

Yes I actually do! During my free time, I love to travel with my daughter and visit historical places around the world. Read more>>

Tanis Roeder

Yes! Work-life balance in my opinion is one of the most important things and it can easily get forgotten when you are working to build your own business. Read more>>

Luis Barbosa

Absolutely I do, everyone should. I think it’s necessary Read more>>

Mimi Benjamin

Yes I do. I try to travel at least 3 time per year. Traveling is definitely therapy for me. Read more>>

Leticia Cuin

Yes, I thoroughly enjoy my vacations. Since I’m always working, when I finally do get to take a vacation, I absolutely make the most of my leisurely trips! Read more>>

Eva Clark

As a travel enthusiast and someone who deeply believes in experiences over things, I am a firm believer in the power of vacations. Read more>>

Natosha Harris

I have recently! I hadn’t done much traveling these last few years other than road trips because I have a 5 year old and I was trying to keep us a safe as possible during the pandemic. Read more>>

Jessica East

Absolutely! Time off is important, even if it’s just a long weekend or a mental health day on a random Tuesday. I’ve found that I benefit from the time off in multiple ways. Time to ignore my phone, trust my team to handle “it,” whatever that “it” may be, is essential to recharging my creative batteries. When I’m NOT thinking about a problem that needs to be solved is the exact time the perfect solution presents itself. Read more>>

Danielle Hardy

My husband and I own 5 businesses that are open 6 days a week. While we don’t need to physically be in each business anymore for them to run efficiently, they require brain power. We absolutely fuel up by traveling and we make sure to do it often. We luckily are at a point in our careers where we’re flexible enough to get away. Not only does it fill us back up and pour into our marriage, but it inspires us seeing how other like-minded businesses run and how we can incorporate that in ours. Read more>>

Shaylyn Adams

Yes Rest is so important to me and my creativity. When i take a vacation from working have the opportunity to explore new places, try new things, rest. when i come back to working hard again i feel refresh and have new projects i want to work on Read more>>

Tameka Hall

Vacations are a must. Most self entrepreneurs will feel burnt out if they do not take time off to recharge. Its sooo important to have the needed space and time to keep your business running successfully. I’ve done the working 365 days a year with no real breaks. I became overwhelmed and almost reached a breaking point to where my passion was no longer fun or fulfilling to me anymore. Thats crazy right. How can a person start to dislike their passion? It’s simple, you have burnt yourself out. So you absolutely should take as many vacations that you possibly can. No number of times set, just do it when ever and go where ever you can! Even if its just a vacation off! Read more>>

Jamilah Carter

Yes, vacations are necessary. Vacations are a way I partake in self care, they help me to relax, unwind and put any struggles or obstacles on pause. Read more>>

Caroline Kotras

Our 1st vacation in 3 years starts this week! Read more>>

Joe Nelson

Yes, vacations offer an amazing way to relax and enjoy the world, while providing beautiful backdrops for photography and videography. Read more>>

Jacob Lewkow

Absolutely. Sometimes I can afford them, and other times I need to just get away and then figure out how to pay for it later. It’s so important to switch up the scenery sometimes, recharge your soul and creative juices, and draw inspiration from the unfamiliar. At the end of 2019, I went on back-to-back trips to Brazil and Mexico. Both of these travel experiences were so enriching and significant that I found myself in tears on each return flight back to Detroit. Read more>>

Ashley Odom

Balancing work vs play in a crazy industry with long hours and demanding schedules. Read more>>

KASHUNA HOPKINS

I take vacations so I can be mentally prepared to work hard. Read more>>

Katie Cole

Absolutely! A mid-season vacation is a must. Everyone needs a break and especially being a one-women ran business. I think it is very important to take the time to relax and recharge before the busy holiday season. This year I will be going to Nashville for a week with my boyfriend, Trent. We are looking forward to exploring Nashville and having a cocktail or two! Read more>>

Rickey Chavez

On average we go on 5 or 6 vacations or excursions like we also call it a year Read more>>