Turning $0.01 into $1,000

Name: Turning $0.01 into $1,000
Genre: challenge

Ryan Trahan starts with a single penny and one clear goal: turn it into $1,000. In this project series, you follow him episode by episode as he tries to build something out of almost nothing. It's lighthearted, playful and driven by curiosity – a good pick if you enjoy challenges and scrappy little hustle stories. Just how far can one cent actually go?

Next episode: –
Schedule: About every 8 days
So far: 5 episodes
Where: YouTube, free

Start with episode 1

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Episode 1Episode 1: Turning $0.01 into $1,000 - Episode 1Sun, 7/218 min
Ryan Trahan starts with a single penny and sets out to turn it into $1,000. How do you even get going with next to nothing?
Episode 2Episode 2: Turning $0.01 into $1,000 - Episode 2Sat, 7/817 min
In episode 2, Ryan Trahan continues his experiment of turning a single penny into $1,000 through trading and hustling. In the thumbnail he's holding something hidden – what's his next move?
Episode 3Episode 3: Turning $0.01 into $1,000 - Episode 3Sat, 7/1510 min
In episode 3, Ryan Trahan continues his experiment of turning a single penny into $1,000 through clever trading, this time holding two mystery items. What deals is he chasing now, and how much closer will they get him to his goal?
Episode 4Episode 4: Turning $0.01 into $1,000 - Episode 4Sun, 7/2311 min
In episode 4, Ryan Trahan continues his challenge to turn a single penny into $1,000 – this time holding a mystery item. What's his plan, and will this move get him any closer to his goal?
Episode 5Episode 5: Turning $0.01 into $1,000 - The FinaleSun, 8/1325 min
In the series finale, Ryan Trahan takes on the last stretch of his challenge to turn a single penny into $1,000. How will he tackle the final steps toward his goal?