Who We Are
About Answerman Management
We sit at the intersection of sports and music management because the clients who win in both industries are the ones with a real strategic partner — not just an agent who takes a percentage and disappears.
Our Philosophy
Representation With a Point of View.
The name Answerman is not a brand exercise. It is a statement of intent. In a world full of agencies that represent clients to the market, we exist to bring the market to you — with answers. Real ones. About what a deal is actually worth, what a school is actually offering, what a label really wants, and what you are actually giving away when you sign something.
Most people entering the sports or music business for the first time are navigating with incomplete information. Agents and lawyers on the other side of the table are not. That information gap costs athletes and artists real money and real career outcomes, every day. Answerman closes that gap.
We work across music and sports because that dual lens makes us better at both. An athlete who builds a public profile through music partnerships has more NIL leverage. An artist who understands brand licensing can evaluate a sync deal the way a sports agent evaluates a sponsorship. The overlap is real and the clients who benefit from it are the ones who work with an agency that gets it.
"Strategy first. Deals second. Long-term outcomes always."
How We Work
The Answerman Approach
Every client engagement starts with a real conversation about where you are and where you want to go. Not a sales pitch — a real one. We ask questions you may not have been asked before, and we give you honest answers about what we can and cannot do for you.
From there, we build a plan. Not a one-page summary of obvious advice — a working document that maps your near-term opportunities against your long-term goals, with clear steps and clear owners. You know what Answerman is doing and why.
Deals move fast in sports and music. When they come, we are ready: the relevant agreements have already been reviewed, the compliance questions are already answered, and you can make a decision in hours, not weeks.
As a Client
What to Expect
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Direct Access
You work directly with the people making decisions on your behalf. Your message does not go to an assistant.
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Honest Assessments
We tell you when a deal is not worth taking, when a school is not the right fit, and when patience is the right strategy — even when it costs us in the short term.
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Speed When It Counts
Sports and music move fast. We stay ready so you can say yes quickly when the right thing comes — and no just as fast when it is not.
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A Long View
We manage careers, not transactions. Every recommendation we make is measured against where you are trying to go — not just what is in front of you today.
The Team
The People Behind the Answers
"I founded Answerman Management because talent deserves representation that's actually in their corner — not just taking a percentage."
Erik Mendelson is a serial entrepreneur, executive music producer, and award-winning technologist with a track record that spans the music industry, blockchain innovation, and real estate. He founded Answerman Management with the conviction that athletes and artists at every level deserve the same strategic representation that only elite clients used to access.
Earlier in his career, Erik signed MIMS to a multi-album record deal and Executive Produced his multi-platinum-selling album. He played a key role in launching Jason Derulo's career and brokered major publishing deals for Grammy-winning producers. His industry foundation includes tenures at Interscope, Loud, Hot 97, Elektra, and Jive Records — specializing in marketing and radio promotions while negotiating major recording and publishing deals, booking national tours, and leading multi-million-dollar campaigns, including a $9 million licensing deal with Microsoft.
A recognized pioneer in music NFTs, Erik architected record-breaking drops for iconic artists including The Notorious B.I.G., Whitney Houston, Doja Cat, and Tory Lanez — generating millions in revenue as former Director of Business Development at OneOf, where he secured American Express Ventures as a strategic investor and partner. He co-founded the music tech startup Cre8tor.app (formerly RecordGram), which won the prestigious TechCrunch Disrupt Cup and earned backing from Lightspeed Venture Partners. His startup journey was featured on Apple Music's original series Planet of the Apps.
Today, Erik brings that same drive for results to Answerman's clients. As the nation's top-producing cryptocurrency real estate broker associate and dually licensed mortgage loan originator, he has helped clients close over $20 million in real estate deals — adding a wealth-building dimension to Answerman's full-service approach.
Music Industry
Interscope · Loud · Elektra · Jive · Hot 97 · Jason Derulo · MIMS · Grammy-winning producers
Tech & Innovation
TechCrunch Disrupt Cup winner · Lightspeed Venture Partners · American Express Ventures · Apple Music Planet of the Apps
NIL & NFT
Notorious B.I.G. · Whitney Houston · Doja Cat · Tory Lanez · OneOf · Music NFT pioneer since 2018
Real Estate
$20M+ in crypto-based real estate deals · Licensed mortgage loan originator · National top producer
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