Down $1,200 — but I finally understand how hold works and why it is so long.

How it started

I read revenue off the network dashboard and could not understand why less landed in my account.

For the first six months I did everything myself and was sure it was cheaper. In reality I was paying for my mistakes with time instead of money.

What I learned

Now I do the maths first and launch second. Boring — but the account has been in the black for three quarters straight.