Sponsor Genius Bar isn’t theory. It’s a transformation built by sponsorship experts who’ve closed six-figure deals. Now they’re ready to show you how.
“Maria is a wonderful teacher and extremely knowledgeable in the sponsorship space. Through multiple calls I was able to establish a great foundation and facilitate some positive outreach to potential sponsors I was afraid to tackle. If you’re looking to learn how to land sponsorships, go with Maria. You’ll thank yourself in the end.”
Chez Bey • beyond Hollywood International Film Festival
Sponsor Genius Bar is built for the event organizer struggling to grow their sponsor revenue. If any of these sound like you, you’re not alone:
Your event brings value. It’s time your sponsor revenue did too. We’ll show you how.
Join Sponsor Genius Bar and transform how you land sponsors, with the tools, coaching, and support built for real event organizers.
They’ve closed sponsorship deals with Warner Bros, Toyota, Don Julio, and hundreds more. Now they’re showing you exactly how it’s done.
With a career spanning several decades, Maria has established herself as a leading expert in sourcing and selling sponsorships for major brands including Federal Express, Ford Motor Company, IndyCar, and more. Her unique blend of strategic thinking and practical implementation make her an invaluable asset to any organization seeking to elevate their sponsorship and partnership efforts.
Clients include
Walter is the founder of WW Sponsorship, a boutique sponsorship sales broker and agency. His diverse experience has been gained over three decades of executive sales leadership across numerous industries and events from media conglomerates to international sporting events. Walter has delivered value to clients representing tens of millions in event sponsorship/exhibit sales transactions including Hotel Association of Canada, Warner Brothers Discovery Sports, Capital Exhibition Centre, and more.
Clients include
Part course, part coaching, part community – Sponsor Genius Bar is your end-to-end system for closing high-value sponsorships faster, smarter, and more confidently than ever before.
No fluff. No guesswork. Just a proven A-to-Z framework for how to price your assets, find qualified leads, pitch sponsors, and close more deals.
View course outlineYou're not learning theory. You're getting direct insights from experts who've closed six-figure sponsorships for brands like Warner Bros, Toyota, and FedEx.
View coachesFrom pitch deck templates to asset calculators and cold email scripts — it's all here, ready to plug in. Built by pros and ready for your next event.
View exclusive toolsThis isn't a dead Slack group. You'll connect with peers inside our always-on virtual lounge and community space. Ask questions, share wins, and problem solve together.
View community spaceWhether you're stuck on pricing, outreach, or follow-up, you've got options. Join group calls, book 1:1 coaching sessions, or get expert reviews on your sponsorship materials.
View coaching optionsEvent sponsorship isn't one-and-done. That's why you get a full 12 months of ongoing access to coaching calls, expert Q&A, peer support, and new resources as they roll out.
View plansSponsor Genius Bar = Your unfair advantage to land (and grow) sponsorships
Turn frustration into revenue by joining our Sponsor Genius Masterclass today.
You’re not failing because you’re not trying hard enough. You’re stuck because you’re guessing – and that ends here.
Most organizers waste hours chasing sponsors with tools that don’t scale. We arm you with everything you need to close with confidence: the CRM, the scripts, and the automations that help you work smarter and land real results.
No more starting from scratch. These are the battle-tested decks, cold emails, scripts, proposal templates we've used to close high-value sponsors — ready to plug in, customize, and send with confidence.
Track leads, build proposals, value your assets, and manage sponsor outreach — all in one platform built for event pros. No more scattered spreadsheets or lost follow-ups. Just clean pipelines and closed deals.
Get the newest proven tools to help you scale faster and sell smarter. From AI prompts to prospecting templates to outreach automations, we'll show you which tools are worth your time and money.
The 7-module roadmap to sponsorship success
Sponsor Genius Bar isn’t just a course. It’s a step-by-step sales transformation backed by coaching, tools, and a community to help you close more sponsorships, without the guesswork.
Learn the basics of event sponsorship and what's in store for you in Sponsor Genius Bar from our expert coaches.
What makes your event sponsor-worthy, and what are some of the gaps that are hurting your pitch?
Get specific about who is attending your event, what are their interests, and why sponsors will pay to reach them.
Discover real valuation tools to price your assets with confidence (and back it up in negotiations).
Explore how to build a qualified lead list, find the decision makers, and structure your CRM for efficient outreach.
It's time to put everything you've learnt together and craft a targeted sponsor pitch that gets the "YES".
Build a repeatable, scalable outreach system with workflows, automation, and follow-ups that actually work.
Discover the secrets to closing with confidence (and delivering results that keep sponsors coming back).
Join Sponsor Genius Bar and unlock the mysteries of event sponsorship once and for all.
Start nowFrom marathons to mission-driven nonprofits, Sponsor Genius Bar is trusted by organizers across every kind of event. If you need sponsorships, we’re built for you.
Music, food, culture, and community gatherings that attract crowds and crave creative sponsors.
Run, ride, or roll — we help organizers secure sponsors that power endurance events from start to finish.
From youth leagues to semi-pro tournaments, we help sports events win the partnerships they deserve.
Industry expos, fan conventions, or niche gatherings. We guide organizers to pitch and close with confidence.
Mission-driven organizations ready to grow their impact through strategic, aligned sponsorships.
We help associations and membership groups create recurring, scalable sponsorship revenue.
Need proof? Hear from real event organizers who’ve landed sponsors they once thought were out of reach.
“Working with Maria has been a game-changer for our sponsorship strategy. She helped refine our offering, define our ideal partner profile, and streamline our outreach using a smart, scalable tech stack”
Sharon Kunz
“Maria has been great at guiding me with sponsorships and speaking the necessary language to acquire same. Her dedication, quality, and communication goes above and beyond. Highly recommend!”
Stephanie Hanks
“There's nothing worse than paying for a service and it not being enjoyable, but this was some money really well spent.”
William Lippold
“Thanks to Maria's expertise, we successfully secured Southland Casino and Bank of Bartlett. These outcomes have significantly boosted the visibility, credibility, and financial stability of our event.”
Vietnamese American Community in West Tennessee
“Working with Maria has been a game-changer for our sponsorship strategy. She helped refine our offering, define our ideal partner profile, and streamline our outreach using a smart, scalable tech stack”
Sharon Kunz
“Maria has been great at guiding me with sponsorships and speaking the necessary language to acquire same. Her dedication, quality, and communication goes above and beyond. Highly recommend!”
Stephanie Hanks
“There's nothing worse than paying for a service and it not being enjoyable, but this was some money really well spent.”
William Lippold
“Thanks to Maria's expertise, we successfully secured Southland Casino and Bank of Bartlett. These outcomes have significantly boosted the visibility, credibility, and financial stability of our event.”
Vietnamese American Community in West Tennessee
You bring the event. We’ll help you build the pipeline, perfect the pitch, and land your dream sponsors.
Don’t waste another event cycle winging it. Every plan gets you one step closer to more conversations, closes, and consistent revenue.
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Get a taste of what Sponsor Genius Bar has to offer.
For smaller organizers who want to turn strategy into revenue fast.
Built for high-performers ready to scale, streamline, and systematize.
Got a team? Let’s talk group rates.
We offer discounted access for organizations and teams.
Sponsor Genius Bar is built for two kinds of event organizers:
(1) Those new to sponsorship who want a clear roadmap to land their first few deals, and
(2) Experienced organizers looking to modernize their approach, increase sponsor revenue, and sharpen their strategy with expert input.
If you’re planning an event and want sponsors, this program was made for you.
Depending on the tier you select, you’ll get immediate access to:
With Sponsor Genius Bar, you’re not just buying videos—you’re joining a full coaching experience built by people who actually close six- and seven-figure sponsorships.
Most courses stop at 90 days. Sponsor Genius gives you 12 months of ongoing support, expert guidance, and access to a community of real organizers working through the same challenges.
You can go at your own pace. The core video modules are designed to be completed within 8 weeks, most can finish it in 4 weeks, but you’ll have 12 full months of access to the lounge, coaching calls, community of peers, tools, and updates.
Group coaching calls run twice per month, you’ll be able to view the schedule once you sign up. These will be discussions that focus on solving current sponsorship challenges faced by event organizers. Can’t attend live? Don’t worry – every call is recorded and uploaded so you can catch up anytime.
These are casual, collaborative sessions held weekly inside our virtual lounge. No coaches, no pressure. Just you and fellow event organizers working through sponsorship tasks and questions together at a scheduled time.
It’s a sponsorship‑focused CRM designed specifically for event organisers. With it you can manage your entire sponsor outreach in one place — track leads, value your sponsorship assets, build and send proposals, and monitor results. You’ll save time, avoid guesswork, and present sponsors with clarity and credibility.
It’s a powerful tool that helps you calculate how much your event’s sponsorship assets are worth. You enter data like audience size, brand fit, and activation opportunities — and it calculates a value you can confidently use in your proposals.
That’s exactly what the 1:1 coaching calls are for. You’ll get dedicated time with a seasoned expert to dive into your unique situation—whether that’s pricing, a deck review, pitch strategy, or negotiations. Inside the lounge space, there will also be an open bulletin board for people to post specific questions or challenges, and get advice from our coaches and peers.
Think of it like Zoom but a virtual academy. The lounge is always open—so you can hop in to watch a module, join a table conversation like a Zoom call, ask questions, or book a coaching call. It’s powered by Events.com Virtual (a platform built for real-time online video-first interaction), and it’s the heart of the community.
Simple: If you’re on the Mastery tier, land a sponsor in 180 days following all of our systems and guidelines—or get your money back. This is a strategic investment with accountability built in. If you show up and do the work, we stand by the results.
Yes. We offer discounted team rates if multiple people from your organization want to enroll. Just reach out and we’ll let you know the details.
Just a device with internet access. We’ll walk you through everything inside the lounge—including how to use our calculators, templates, and tools. No fancy tech required.