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The Revenue Room™, by H2K LabsBeyond the Booth: How to Engineer Ecosystems that Compound RevenueRevenue isn't just about transactions; it's about creating ecosystems where value compounds across multiple stakeholders. In this episode of The Revenue Room™, host Heather Holst-Knudsen sits down with Michelle Metter, CEO and Co-Founder of Fast Forward Events, to decode how modern event leaders build scalable, accelerated growth strategies.Over the last two decades, Michelle has transformed a regional food festival into a nationally recognized economic driver, proving that live experiences aren't cost centers—they are sophisticated revenue platforms. Today, she services over 100,000 industry professionals annually across a growing portfolio of interconnected B2B and B2C properties. In t...
2026-02-2451 min
HospitaliTV PodcastMICHELLE METTER - CEO + co-founder @ SommConAlways a pleasure to sit down with Michelle; she's been at the center of so many great introductions in our industry, it's truly been a privilege to witness it all!
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2025-10-2220 minHospitaliTV PodcastMichelle Metter, SOMMCON 2024Full sit down with Michelle Metter, founder and creator of SommCon, during the conference. She goes into the addition of Women in Craft Conference this year, as well as many aspects of the conference as a whole, including behind the scenes looks, networking, the role we all have to contribute to the growth of the industry, and more.
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2024-11-2511 min
Event ExplorerSan Diego Food + Wine Festival - Michelle MetterJoin us for an enriching episode of Event Explorer as we dive into the world of culinary excellence with Michelle Metter, the visionary founder of Fast Forward Events and the driving force behind the San Diego Bay Wine and Food Festival. Michelle shares her inspiring journey from her early days in event production to creating one of the most celebrated culinary festivals in the country.
In this episode, we explore how Michelle has advanced the traditional festival format through innovative educational components and cultural collaborations. Discover the significant impact that food and wine festivals can have on...
2024-08-0137 min
KUSI News: Mark My Words!Michelle Metter on preparing the San Diego Food & Wine FestivalMichelle Metter is responsible for setting up the upcoming San Diego Food & Wine Festival, where thousands of people will enjoy their weekend discovering some of San Diego's finest food and beverages. The events industry was decimated last year, especially here in California, where it was the first industry to shut down, and the last to reopen. Metter and KUSI's Mark Mathis spoke on the difficulties she experienced planning a large event post-coronavirus pandemic, and what she and her team did to accommodate some people's safety concerns to ensure a wonderful experience at this year's event.
2021-11-0136 min
festivalPass StoriesMichelle Metter Give Us The Scoop on The World Famous San Diego Bay Wine and Food FestivalWelcome back to the podcast that covers all things live events, festivalPass Stories. We love a sneak peek, and this week’s guest brought just that. Please welcome the owner and partner of Fast Forward Events, Michelle Metter. Michelle got her start in the entertainment business over 20 years ago as an event director. Today, Michelle is highly respected in the events world, and she’s often sought out to speak at industry gatherings. Her knowledge in public relations is extraordinary, and the driving force behind the success of the events that she’s a part of. Despite working...
2021-07-1943 min
Interviews with California's Winemakers, Wine Experts, and Notable ChefsKick-off Party for San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival 2008The San Diego W Hotel's sandy beach lounge was where guests, chefs, winemakers, and purveyors of fine spirits gathered for an evening of music, fun, sipping, and food. Taste of Wine's Frank Mangio, and World of Wine Events promoters Michelle Metter and Ken Loyst shmoozed with some of the big names in the fine food and drink industry. The event kicked-off a week-long lineup of wine and food related events held in San Diego. The San Diego Bay Wine & Food Festival (held November 12-16) is an international showcase of the world's premier wine and spirits producers, chefs and culinary personalities...
2008-11-1208 min