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.

Duke Vang

When you run your own business, vacations are crucial. The best time to grow your business to the next level is during vacations. The typical business owner is too busy working to think of amazing ideas that would make their lives easier. Instead, they just keep doing the same three things until they discover they have forgotten about their families, their company, or even the people around them. Read more>>

Charmica Curry

YES I take vacations!! I will scream it from the top of my lungs to any and every business owner…TAKE VACATIONS! As a business owner, I keep things going by taking breaks as needed. If my mind doesn’t tell me it’s time for a break, my body most definitely will. I spend a lot of time in prayer and listening for God’s voice and direction when it comes to my business. Have I always gotten it right? Have I made it to where I want to be as yet? No! However, I continue with my dream and vision for my business because I am not in this alone. For now it’s a team of two… me and God! Read more>>

Patrice Hernandez

For any entrepreneur, vacations are a must! We spend many of our days and nights “hustling” to become successful, so much so that we tend to forget we need to add self-care to our daily routine. The rest. Vacations are for enjoyment, but we, as business owners, forget that rest and breathing are essential to our growth. Read more>>

Nate and Chasity Brown

Yes, we take vacations! We believe it is important to take vacations. We value family time and this is a great way to spend uninterrupted time with our family. Also, we are always working and it’s good to just take a break from constant work to rest and relax. You can get burned constantly working.. You need to have uninterrupted vacations. No emails, phone calls or business matters. Vacations can also allow you to come up with new fresh ideas and reevaluate things. Read more>>

Sarah Tulip

I do! I think a break from your business is a good and necessary thing. It gives you space to breathe, take a break, and come back refreshed. Your business will be there when you get back. Don’t put your self care on the back burner before it’s too late and you’re completely burnt out. Read more>>

Shannon Zelinko

Like anyone, I love to take a nice vacation each year. That being said, owning a business can sometimes make that challenging. I feel the pressure to keep my clients happy & get them in whenever possible. It has caused me to be overwhelmed quite a few times so I’ve had to implement a few rules for myself. As years go by I have learned so much on how to prepare my schedule ahead of time while also setting aside funds for not only myself but for my employees to be able to take the time off comfortably. My husband and I can now enjoy a vacation each year without the stress of not bringing in enough money for the time off or having to move my schedule around to do so. Read more>>

Tina Fontenot

As a business owner who business is solely about travel. I think it’s imperative to take and make time for yourself to practice self care. Before, I became a full time entrepreneur in the travel industry I was a social worker for 15 years. The things that I’ve witnessed seeing and hearing from others while trying to manage my own grief forced me to practice self-care. My form of self-care and therapy for myself was traveling. I found so much joy in seeing new places, meeting new people, and just simply shifting from one reality to the next. I believe this what made me have a passion and love not only for travel, but group travel as well. I wanted others to feel exactly how I felt whenever I traveled to a new destination. Read more>>

Samira Mbang

Oh yes I do . I believe in balance as much as I believe in grinding hard for your business. I do take a vacation at least once every 2 months . I need it so I can come back motivated and energized . It is a small cost with a huge return. Read more>>