How to Take a 2-Week Vacation Without Your Business Falling Apart

Haven't taken a real vacation in 3 years? Your business shouldn't require your physical presence 24/7. Here's the system to take 2 weeks off without everything falling apart.

The Pre-Vacation System

90 Days Before: Foundation

✓ Document all recurring decisions and procedures
✓ Identify who will cover each of your responsibilities
✓ Create decision-making authority matrix
✓ Set up daily team check-ins (practice operating without you)

30 Days Before: Testing

✓ Take 3-day weekend without checking in
✓ Identify what broke, fix those systems
✓ Inform clients you'll be unavailable (set expectations)
✓ Complete all time-sensitive tasks

7 Days Before: Final Prep

✓ Leave detailed handoff document
✓ Hold team meeting: expectations & contingencies
✓ Set up emergency-only contact protocol
✓ Turn on out-of-office auto-responders

The goal isn't just the vacation—it's proving your business can run without you. That's when you have a real asset, not just a job.

Ready to implement these strategies in your business?