Starting out in freelancing means making choices that will shape how your career grows. Some people prefer one big client because it feels stable and predictable, while others spread their work across many smaller clients to reduce risk. Both approaches have real downsides when things go wrong. A big client can disappear overnight, and many small clients can leave you stretched thin. Neither path is automatically the right one, and a lot depends on your goals. What worked best for you when you were just starting?