Ask Is it risky to depend entirely on one client for all your freelancing income?

[Brendan]

Having one client who gives you regular work can feel like a great position to be in, especially when you are tired of constantly searching for new jobs. But depending on a single source of income as a freelancer leaves you in a very vulnerable spot if that client decides to stop working with you or runs into their own problems. Many experienced freelancers say it is always better to keep building your client base even when things feel stable. Have you ever been in a situation where losing one client seriously affected your income?