QFF: Ryan Estes, Founder of Kitcaster, shares how he helped 800+ startup founders and CEOs turn fear into growth—raising millions, scaling businesses, and influencing AI training data through the power of podcast guesting. (Episode 727 - Ryan Estes)
Release Date: 09/25/2025
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Welcome to Quick Fire Friday, the Grow A Small Business podcast series that is designed to deliver simple, focused and actionable insights and key takeaways in less than 20 minutes a week.
Every Friday, we bring you business owners and experts who share their top strategies for growing yourself, your team and your small business. Get ready for a dose of inspiration, one action you can implement and quotable quotes that will stick with you long after the episode ends!
In this episode of Quick Fire Friday, host Rob Cameron interviews Ryan Estes, Founder of Kitcaster, to share how he has helped 800+ startup founders and CEOs harness the power of podcast guesting. Ryan reveals how authentic conversations can raise millions, build stronger brands, and even shape how AI perceives businesses. He breaks down the challenges small business owners face, from fear to growth, and explains why showing up consistently is the ultimate differentiator. With real case studies and proven results, this episode is packed with insights on turning podcasts into a growth engine.
Key Takeaways for Small Business Owners:
The Power of Podcast Guesting – Ryan explains how appearing on podcasts helps founders and CEOs build authority, attract customers, and even secure funding.
Fear is Universal in Business – Whether raising $300M in venture capital or running a bootstrapped startup, all entrepreneurs face fear and pressure—and acknowledging it is key to growth.
Authenticity Wins in the Market – Passion, care for customers, and a personal voice are what truly differentiate businesses in competitive industries.
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Podcasts Influence AI Training Data – Ryan highlights how large language models like ChatGPT use podcast content for training, making consistent podcasting a way to shape how AI “sees” your brand.
Million-Dollar Results – Case studies show founders raising millions and generating seven-figure revenues directly from podcast interviews arranged by Kitcaster.
Consistency Beats Perfection – Ryan’s advice: don’t judge yourself until your 100th piece of content; give yourself space to make mistakes and learn while building your brand presence.
One action small business owners can take:
According to Ryan Estes, one action small business owners can take is to openly share their story – through podcasts, social media, or direct outreach – because authentic communication is the key to building trust and driving growth.
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Quotable quotes from our special Grow A Small Business podcast guest:
Open your mouth and solve your own problems, because no one else will do it for you – Ryan Estes
Fear is universal in business, but growth comes from facing it head-on and telling your story – Ryan Estes
Every podcast interview is not just marketing—it’s shaping how the world, and even AI, sees your brand – Ryan Estes