Summary
In this special milestone episode celebrating 100,000 subscribers, Jason provides a transparent look at the financial reality of running a programming-focused YouTube channel. He breaks down the actual numbers behind YouTube ad revenue (approximately $200/month), sponsorships, affiliate marketing, and Patreon support. Jason also analyzes his channel's growth patterns, noting how his "Porting Doom to C++" livestream created a significant boost in subscriber acquisition rate, and estimates it would take approximately 900 more months to reach 1 million subscribers at the current growth rate.