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.

Beth Pointer

We take vacations, I think it is crucial to productivity and staff retention. We, as a company, take the entire month of June off each year from working for clients. We will do a week of company reorganization, 2 weeks of actual vacation time, and then a week for a company retreat. We return refreshed right after the fourth of July. Read more>>

Reba Hamilton

I do take vacations! It is so important to be able to take a step away from running the business from time to time. Sometimes this looks like a work trip where I add a couple days to just relax.. Before being able to take my first vacation though I made sure to find staff that I could rely on and trust to manage the shop and to call if needed. I didn’t hire a manager for the first two years of business, but found how valuable a management structure was for the well-being of my employees and shop. Read more>>

Crystal De Los Santos

Yes! There are two things I believe in… Self Care and Re-setting. And I feel I do both of those things while on vacation. Let’s face it, we live in a plugged in, overcharge, over stimulated world. And being able to relax and have fun is starting to become obsolete. In order for your body to keep up, it needs moments to recharge, reset and relax. Vacation as a way of doing so! Read more>>

Sarah Mundy

Yes! As a hairstylist, vacations are near and dear to our hearts. The biggest key to preventing burn out is taking much needed vacations. Whether it’s a stay-cation or a vacation in another country, it’s vital to our success. I recently took a vacation to Canada with my husband, kid free. It recharged my battery completely. When I returned to work behind the chair, I had new and interesting stories to tell my clients about while being totally relaxed and refreshed. Read more>>

Sean Konja

Most people would think as a realtor who sold 105 units last year, I don’t take vacations at all. During 2021, I actually went on 3 vacations. It’s very important to be able to step away from the business for a short period of time -I can never stay away for too long- and I need to be able to recharge. Taking time for yourself gives you the opportunity to be the best agent possible for your clients. Read more>>