Events we worked with

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Chez Boy

“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

If sponsorship feels confusing, frustrating, or slow...
This is for you.

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:

Struggling to get started?

  • You’ve never (or barely) sold sponsorships before
  • You don’t know where to find sponsors or how to pitch them
  • You’ve tried outreach but aren’t closing any deals
  • You feel overwhelmed by pricing, proposals, and what to say
  • You’re unsure what your event is worth and how to communicate that

Stuck trying to grow?

  • You’ve landed a few deals but can’t seem to scale
  • You’re undercharging or undervaluing your event (and you know it)
  • You’re unsure how to sell bigger packages or close larger deals
  • You’re struggling to find new leads with deeper pockets
  • You want to learn — but don’t have the time or money to figure it out alone

Get paid what your event deserves

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.

COACHES

Built and taught by real event sponsorship closers

They’ve closed sponsorship deals with Warner Bros, Toyota, Don Julio, and hundreds more. Now they’re showing you exactly how it’s done.

Maria L. Perez

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.

  • 30+ years of sponsorship experience
  • Engineered multi-million dollar sponsorship campaigns
  • Consistently exceeds fundraising targets
  • Known for practical, results-driven coaching

Clients include

Maria L Perez sponsorship clients
Walter Willett

Walter Willett

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.

  • 30+ years of sponsorship experience
  • Brokered $50M+ in sponsorship and exhibit sales
  • Built repeatable sales systems generating 8-figure revenue
  • Worked with global events, trade associations, and Fortune 500 brands

Clients include

Walter Willett sponsorship clients

So, what is Sponsor Genius Bar?

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.

Ready to upgrade your event sponsorship strategy?

Turn frustration into revenue by joining our Sponsor Genius Masterclass today.

What changes when you use Sponsor Genius Bar?

You’re not failing because you’re not trying hard enough. You’re stuck because you’re guessing – and that ends here.

Without Sponsor Genius Bar

  • No leads, no replies, no plan
  • Ghosted by sponsors again and again
  • Pricing blind, pitching without direction
  • Stuck in busywork instead of sponsor work
  • Zero meetings, zero ROI
  • Revenue left on the table

With Sponsor Genius Bar

  • Overflowing funnel of quality leads
  • Sponsors who say “YES”
  • Strategic pricing and decks that actually sell
  • Sponsor wins you can repeat and scale
  • Real coaching, real tools, real support
  • Results or your money back

Think It’s Just a Toolkit? It’s your Sponsorship Arsenal.

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.

Get trained. Gain experience. Get sponsored.

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.

Who we work with

From 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.

Festivals & Events:

Music, food, culture, and community gatherings that attract crowds and crave creative sponsors.

Marathons & Races:

Run, ride, or roll — we help organizers secure sponsors that power endurance events from start to finish.

Sports Events:

From youth leagues to semi-pro tournaments, we help sports events win the partnerships they deserve.

Conventions & Conferences:

Industry expos, fan conventions, or niche gatherings. We guide organizers to pitch and close with confidence.

Nonprofits & Fundraisers:

Mission-driven organizations ready to grow their impact through strategic, aligned sponsorships.

Professional Associations:

We help associations and membership groups create recurring, scalable sponsorship revenue.

Your 24/7 sponsorship strategy hub

  • Connect with other event professionals anytime, anywhere
  • Watch course modules at your own pace, right inside the lounge
  • Join conversations, discussions, or coaching calls all from one space
  • All the tools, templates, and resources available right at your fingertips
  • Get real-time support from coaches and peers solving the same problems you are

Creating a community of lifelong sponsorship professionals

Need proof? Hear from real event organizers who’ve landed sponsors they once thought were out of reach.

Sharon Kunz

“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

Stephanie Hanks

“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

William Lippold

“There's nothing worse than paying for a service and it not being enjoyable, but this was some money really well spent.”

William Lippold

Vietnamese American Community in West Tennessee

“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

Sharon Kunz

“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

Stephanie Hanks

“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

William Lippold

“There's nothing worse than paying for a service and it not being enjoyable, but this was some money really well spent.”

William Lippold

Vietnamese American Community in West Tennessee

“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

Let’s turn your next sponsor from a “no” to a “YES”

You bring the event. We’ll help you build the pipeline, perfect the pitch, and land your dream sponsors.

Your path to more sponsor revenue starts here

Don’t waste another event cycle winging it. Every plan gets you one step closer to more conversations, closes, and consistent revenue.

Got a team? Let’s talk group rates.

We offer discounted access for organizations and teams.

Frequently asked questions

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:

  • The 7-module Sponsor Genius course (on-demand modules you can watch)
  • A 24/7 immersive virtual lounge (think of it as the program HQ)
  • Group coaching calls
  • 1:1 coaching sessions with sponsorship experts
  • Proprietary resources: valuation calculators, templates, and tools
  • A subscription to Events.com Sponsor
  • Ongoing access for a full year—no rush, no pressure

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.

Turn sponsor frustration into sponsor revenue with Events.com Sponsor Genius Bar