Missed Milestone
I have been so busy lately that I didn't even notice when a major milestone passed. As of July 22nd, I have been self employed for five years.
I have been busy enough with work and travel that I missed the milestone completely. My workload has been full for more than four years and my client roster has been stable in that time.
So, what is the secret to my success?
Congratulations! We've also gone the "sell to web designers" route. It limits the value you can add (and price you can charge) but also allows you to focus on the "fabrication" piece of the puzzle. I personally love it as I can focus on the code and not have to deal with clients who don't understand the problem space. Here's to many more good years!