Danijel Slisko celebrating at his desk
Leader, entrepreneur, father and…

Life is nothing without some fun! I don't have employees. I have partnerships. Life is better when you share it. Family is always first.

Hello, I’m Danijel — my friends call me DJ. Managing Director of Danijel & Co., ventures focused on Marketing, Communications, and Digital Adoption.

Ventures

My journey of building brands

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Love your family. Work super hard. Live your passion.

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Danijel Daily

Fresh insights, embracing visibility and fostering a lasting impact through every perspective.

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Things That Make Me Happy

I own my own happiness! Loved ones, personal freedom, joy, friendship and adventure.

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Danijel Slisko

For all the things I’ve done in my life, I’m proudest of being a leader!

Leading others towards growth has always driven my own personal and professional development, which in turn has empowered me to become a stronger community leader.

Taking the actions necessary to create the life I envision has enabled me to offer the same opportunities to those working closely with me.

As the Managing Director of Danijel & Co., ventures focused on Marketing, Communications, and Digital Adoption, our agency is dedicated to helping organizations effectively market and promote themselves, their services, and their products – delivering outstanding results.

Let’s embrace our rhythm and make some noise together!

30 Years of Business Excellence

My Achievements

Started my first business at 20, grew United Supreme Group into a leading Alberta company, developed the UDS ERP system, created Emotions perfume in tribute to my late brother, and launched Cerco Marketing and Sysco Technologies.

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30Years of business excellence
20Age I started my first business
100xScale unlocked with the UDS ERP
25KSq. ft. manufacturing facility built
Milestones 01 – 15

Three decades of building, from a business at 20 to manufacturing, technology and publishing

United Supreme Group, the UDS ERP system, Emotions eau de parfum, Calgary’s most iconic projects, Crown Paint’s manufacturing facility, Cerco, BRAND Magazine and more.

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Danijel speaking at the Cerco Design brand launch
My mission

I make people great

As a young man I watched my father train a fellow named Marko to paint. In 90 days he taught him a skill that an apprentice would not learn for years. Marko quit shortly after for a position with another company for more money.

I asked my father why he even bothered teaching people. My father simply replied, “That’s what I do — I teach them!”

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He fills the “Fearless Entrepreneur” box. Starting a business young with nothing to lose — and embracing challenges without fear.

He fills the “Market Adaptability” box. ERP systems, new paint products, expanding businesses — pivoting and innovating as industries change.

He fills the “Master Connector” box. Vendor partnerships to succession — relationships that sustain and scale businesses.

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Kind words

True leadership leads leaders

For over 10 years Danijel was my boss, friend, business partner and a life coach. With Danijel I’ve learned more than any period of my entire life. He inspired and trained me in so many different ways. Danijel has always been humble and honest. When I went through the divorce I thought life was over. I felt so down and thought I was literally by myself but I wasn’t — Dan was always there for me. Now I’m a father of a 2 year old boy, Robert, and husband to my beautiful wife Speranta. Dan has an entrepreneurial spirit and can start and run any business — and not only run it, make it successful as well. Because of him I’m a business owner right now. Over the years he showed that family is the number one priority in your life and you have to take care of it first.
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Rodion AbakumovStaff colleague / Friend
Danijel has been a fundamental part of my growth as a business owner. When I first started painting, Danijel was the first contractor who introduced me to commercial painting. After I ventured into my own company, whenever I needed a pep talk or some valuable advice, Danijel was there for me. He never looked at me as competition — he saw me as an up-and-coming contractor he wanted to give a helping hand. He has been a benchmark of success to me over the years.
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Brenton Machuk
I serviced Danijel and his team for a couple of years with their IT needs before Danijel offered to recruit me to work directly with him. I accepted, and Danijel encouraged and supported me to start Isparksolutions.com — helping me get started with contracts from related companies. From there I built a great company with lots of clients! A decade later I’m successfully self-employed with a different mindset.
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Column HoPartner
Danijel has impacted my life just from the person he is. He is always considerate, kind and very driven. He radiates good energy and is always a step ahead. Danijel is someone you can count on and will always have your back. There are so many amazing qualities about him and that’s what makes him such a great human being.
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Lisa AmbrosioFun friend
I’ve been working with Danijel side by side for more than 9 years and I truly haven’t seen a person with such genuine willingness to help people and share his knowledge and expertise. He values the opinions and initiative of others, and wants others to succeed. He always looks beyond daily performance and plans for the years ahead — which makes him an admirable mentor leader!
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Viktor Prykhodchenko
Very driven and open person. He is very transparent. A great person to work with. You will learn a lot with this man. Thanks for your trust in us.
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Tristan Pelias
Danijel with his wife Rosina and their two sons
My life philosophy

Family is always first

Love — Joy — Happiness. My life philosophy is to make a friend a day, to surround myself with exceptional people who can influence my life and I can give back to.