Johannes Kanter, Chief Growth Officer at FASTO, was featured on the "Adult Site Broker Talk" podcast this week. Kanter discussed credit card payments, a key area for FASTO, a payment processor specializing in high-risk industries including adult businesses.
Kanter's Role and FASTO's Focus
Kanter, based in Tallinn, Estonia, leads marketing, content, partnerships, and business development for FASTO. His work focuses on a specialized sector of the payments industry that, according to sources, many conventional marketing professionals do not encounter. This sector requires a different perspective and a practical understanding of merchant challenges.
His responsibilities at FASTO include managing SEO initiatives, content strategy, community engagement, podcasting, conference participation, and partner relationships across the adult industry. Kanter also hosts the "Hard-on Business" podcast, which features discussions with adult business owners regarding industry realities. Episodes of "Hard-on Business" explore compliance challenges, payment processing issues, platform removals, business expansion, and behind-the-scenes experiences. Additionally, Kanter publishes the "High-Risk Wrap," a weekly LinkedIn newsletter that covers regulatory changes and industry news affecting adult entertainment, gambling, dating platforms, and subscription billing.
FASTO is a payment processor designed for companies operating in high-risk markets. Adult businesses represent one of its primary specialties. The company serves adult websites, cam services, creator platforms, dating businesses, gambling operators, CBD brands, nutraceutical companies, and other industries that are frequently declined by traditional payment processors. FASTO places a strong emphasis on supporting merchants located throughout the European Union and the United Kingdom.
Podcast Appearance and Industry Insights
Kanter's appearance on "Adult Site Broker Talk" was announced on August 4, 2026, at 4:32 PM PDT, originating from Pattaya, Thailand. The episode, identified as "Adult Site Broker Talk Episode 318 With Johannes Kanter of FASTO," became available for listening starting August 3, 2026, at 9:56 PM. Bruce, CEO of Adult Site Broker and host of the podcast, stated that talking to Johannes was "very informative on the subject of credit card payments" and described the episode as "a good episode for anyone in the adult space."
Adult Site Broker assists individuals in buying and selling websites within the adult space. The podcast, described as a weekly technology podcast, features discussions with "movers and shakers" in the adult space about buying or selling websites or companies for profit and with minimal trouble, as well as general industry happenings.
FASTO invites adult merchants to have their existing payment setups reviewed. The company offers an assessment for merchants facing excessive fees, unfavorable terms, unnecessarily high rolling reserves, or those seeking a second opinion. In many cases, FASTO is able to secure improved pricing and contract terms based on a merchant’s processing history.
Kanter can be followed on X at @JohannesKanter. FASTO can also be followed on X.com.
Key Facts
- Johannes Kanter, Chief Growth Officer at FASTO, was a guest on the "Adult Site Broker Talk" podcast.
- FASTO is a payment processor for high-risk industries, including adult businesses, cam platforms, and dating businesses.
- Kanter's role involves marketing, content, partnerships, and business development for FASTO, with a focus on the adult industry.
- The podcast episode, "Adult Site Broker Talk Episode 318 With Johannes Kanter of FASTO," was released on August 4, 2026.
- Bruce, CEO of Adult Site Broker, described the episode as "very informative on the subject of credit card payments."
- FASTO offers reviews of existing payment setups for adult merchants, aiming to secure improved pricing and contract terms.
