Going from owner op to having employees is the hardest thing I have ever done in business. I was such a control freak, everything had to be done 100% just as I did it. They had to move the wand exactly like me, move the hose exactly like me, heck I wanted them to look like me. It was years before I could step back enough and understand that a good tech can do things a little different and still blow peoples mind. The main thing you need in an employee is people skills. These guys need to be able to talk with anyone, pet the dog and butter Mrs. XXX up. That is more important than anything.
Before running out and buying another truck and starting a guy running full time you need to do some things.
1. Raise your prices. If you are booked that far out you may not be charging enough. Remember the custy is not as concerned about price as you think they are.
2. Having 2 months ( at least ) of expenses in cash is a must. Employees cost a ton of money. You can plan on it but it always costs more than you think. Taxes, insurance, state workmans comp insurance, another truck with all its costs etc.
3. A good employee will not work for cheap and will not stay around. I pay my guys waaaaay more money than anyone else in the area. They will do anything for me because I treat them better than they have ever been treated before. If I can buy a house they should be able too as well.
4. debt is a killer. Very little as possible. Cash is king, I dont care what people say.
This move will be stressful but can be done. Plan, plan, plan. Talk with your accountant, find out what the state and feds will screw you with, go to
SFS.
You will have to learn to let go. I still fight that everyday.