{"id":6062,"date":"2026-08-04T12:08:14","date_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:08:14","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/caszin.com\/?p=6062"},"modified":"2026-08-04T12:09:28","modified_gmt":"2026-08-04T11:09:28","slug":"johannes-kanter-fasto-in-podcast-insights-into-payment-processing-for-the-adult-industry","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/caszin.com\/en\/johannes-kanter-fasto-in-podcast-insights-into-payment-processing-for-the-adult-industry\/","title":{"rendered":"Johannes Kanter (FASTO) in Podcast: Insights into Payment Processing for the Adult Industry"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In the latest episode of the podcast <em>Adult Site Broker Talk<\/em> by Bruce Friedman, CEO of Adult Site Broker, Johannes Kanter is the guest. Kanter serves as Chief Growth Officer at FASTO, where he leads the company\u2019s marketing, content, partnerships, and business development activities for a payment processor dedicated to adult businesses and other high-risk sectors.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">His role places him in a part of the payments industry that is rarely visible to traditional marketing professionals. Working in this space requires an understanding of the unique challenges merchants face every day. His responsibilities extend across SEO, content marketing, community building, podcast production, conference attendance, and partner development throughout the adult industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">He also hosts the <em>Hard-on Business<\/em> podcast, featuring conversations with adult business owners about the realities of operating in today\u2019s marketplace. Episodes explore compliance requirements, payment processing obstacles, platform restrictions, business expansion, and practical lessons drawn from firsthand experience. In addition, Johannes publishes the <em>High-Risk Wrap<\/em>, a weekly LinkedIn newsletter focused on regulatory changes and business developments across the adult, gambling, dating, and subscription billing industries. He is based in Tallinn, Estonia.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FASTO was created specifically to provide payment processing for high-risk businesses, with adult merchants forming one of its core specialties. The company serves adult websites, cam platforms, creator marketplaces, dating services, gambling businesses, CBD brands, nutraceutical companies, and other industries that often face challenges securing mainstream payment solutions. The company\u2019s expertise is centered on merchants located throughout the European Union and the United Kingdom. Its team has developed extensive experience navigating the banking environment and regulatory landscape across both regions.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FASTO works with multiple banking partners, allowing merchants to maintain greater stability if one banking relationship changes. The company provides services for businesses ranging from newly established startups to experienced operators processing substantial payment volumes. FASTO also supports legitimate MATCH-listed merchants and businesses that have previously lost payment processing. Its solutions include card processing, open banking services, and customized multi-currency payment setups designed around each merchant\u2019s specific requirements while maintaining transparent pricing.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">FASTO welcomes adult merchants interested in reviewing their current payment arrangements. Whether a business is paying more than necessary, working under restrictive contract terms, carrying excessive rolling reserves, or simply seeking an independent review, the team offers straightforward guidance. Based on processing history, FASTO can often negotiate improved rates and more favorable terms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Bruce Friedman, the adult site broker, host of the show, and CEO of Adult Site Broker, said: \u201cTalking to Johannes was very informative on the subject of credit card payments. This is a good episode for anyone in the adult space.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The episode delivers practical insights into the complex requirements of payment processing specifically for adult and high-risk companies and shows how specialized providers like FASTO offer concrete solutions. Anyone working in the industry or dealing with the particularities of high-risk payments should definitely listen to the episode.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can find the podcast at: https:\/\/adultsitebroker.com\/podcast\/<br>Follow Johannes Kanter on X at @JohannesKanter.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-spotify wp-block-embed-spotify wp-embed-aspect-21-9 wp-has-aspect-ratio\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<iframe title=\"Spotify Embed: Adult Site Broker Talk Episode 318 With Johannes Kanter of FASTO\" style=\"border-radius: 12px\" width=\"100%\" height=\"152\" frameborder=\"0\" allowfullscreen allow=\"autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; fullscreen; picture-in-picture\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/open.spotify.com\/embed\/episode\/0o26kk3CXgyGjd1y7yIixl?si=YZvZn96LTjaOdyA1C5q7Gw&amp;utm_source=oembed\"><\/iframe>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>In the latest episode of the podcast Adult Site Broker Talk by Bruce Friedman, CEO of Adult Site Broker, Johannes Kanter is the guest. 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