You don't take the leaves off as such, When you get to 3 or 4 full sets of leaves, you pinch out the main growing tip. This triggers every node below to break, so you will get 6 shoots for 3 sets of leaves or 8 for 4. It's not as difficult as some people make it sound.

Thank you That is what I will do..Have some new ones this year.. Hy Debut,Clearview David,Cafe au Lait
Clearview Arlene,bode.mexico and hawaii

Where did you get the Cafe Au Lait?? I love the images of that one, it looks marvelous. Post pics when you get some blooms!