Most entrepreneurs are burnt out, overwhelmed, and completely disconnected from themselves—and they don’t even realize it. In this raw and powerful episode, Aaron Velky and Marty Nocchi break down the real reason every business owner needs to take a solo trip. Not a vacation. Not a weekend with the family. A true separation from your business, your habits, and the chaos you’ve normalized.

Aaron shares the three rules that make solo trips transformational and explains why they’ve been the single most valuable practice of his life. Marty adds decades of wisdom from leading retreats, confronting burnout, and navigating solitude as a spiritual leader and entrepreneur.

You’ll learn:

Why entrepreneurs secretly fear being alone

The neurological and psychological benefits of solo travel

How space creates clarity—and why your growth depends on it

The exact steps to plan your own solo trip (and what not to do)

Whether you’re wired for stress or just can’t seem to unplug, this episode is a direct challenge: Book your solo trip. Block the time. Change your life.

Timestamps:

0:00 Why solo trips matter more than ever

4:30 The hidden impact of small business owners

14:40 The 3 rules of a successful solo trip

26:00 What entrepreneurs are really afraid of

32:00 How solitude increases clarity and creativity

44:00 Why structured unstructured time works

1:02:00 Aaron’s Mario Kart metaphor for integration

1:06:00 Final challenge: block your solo trip now

If this episode hits you, share it with someone who needs to unplug.

Follow Aaron: @aaronvelky

Follow Marty: @martynocchi