Not much the first few years as it takes time to get trusted employees and systems in place. It certainly helps to have a business partner. At some point you hopefully begin working on the business instead of in the business (cliche I know, but true) and after a while of that your vacation opportunities kind of explode. I imagine the timeline is different for everyone and every business, but doubt it’s overnight for any.

1. Yes 2) Most recent was 2 1/2 weeks, not the first multi-week one, but also I don’t necessarily do multi-week vacations every year 3) All in probably a month per year 4) October

*Again, we have been in business for over a decade now, I had no expectation of vacations the first few years. When we did go away I took my work with me, computer, customer service phone and all, and worked while the family went to the beach, etc. w/o me…but at least I was around and they got a break. Fortunately, that has all changed. Don’t get discouraged, it’s possible if you step out of the day-to-day long enough to create a plan and work the plan.