From a business started at 20 to publishing, marketing, technology and manufacturing — the ventures I’ve built and led.
I started my business at the age of 20. Both of my parents were self-employed, and I followed in their footsteps without knowing any better. Looking back on those days, I realized I had nothing to lose and everything to gain. I had no fear.
My story →“think big. be creative. take action”
A marketing agency specializing in Creative Design and original content — campaign management, branding, custom websites, video series, documentaries, social media and environmental design, with our own production house.
cerco.design →
“Where private connections become community.”
An invite-only business networking series in Calgary for entrepreneurs, business owners and respected professionals. Each curated, high-trust evening is hosted with a local sponsor brand and built around real conversation, not cold pitches or crowded mixers. Recent evenings spotlighted Bloom Benefits, 3Twelve Beauty, North Water and Family Psychology Place.
privateexchange.club · Join the waiting list →
“Your Brand. Our Merch.”
Custom branded apparel and promotional merchandise — embroidery, logo printing and an online design editor, handling your organization’s custom merch from concept to delivery.
cerco.store →
A platform dedicated to advancing conversations around Marketing, Sales and Business Operations — profiling the founders and operators behind Calgary’s most recognizable brands, and how brands scale without losing the essence of what made them matter.
brandmagazine.ca →
Brand Magazine’s annual ranking of the top 100 strongest-growing brands — ranked purely by three-year revenue growth, with no subjective scoring and no pay-to-play.
brand100.brandmagazine.ca →
A platform dedicated to advancing conversations around mental health, family well-being, and organizational wellness — connecting seasoned professionals in psychology, healthcare, education, and corporate HR.
familymagazine.ca →
In 2010, I recognized the need for digital transformation to scale and grow the organizations I was leading — investing in the infrastructure to adopt a digital-first approach, driving operational efficiency and sustainable growth.
cerco.design/web-solutions →
Developing and distributing our own architectural Crown Paint products in Canada. In 2020 we purchased, designed, and constructed a 25,000 sq. ft. manufacturing facility focused on formulating and producing CAT43, a type 3 sealer for Alberta transportation.
crownpaint.ca →Built one of the largest coating contracting companies in Alberta — a trusted name among the Owner, Engineer, Architect, and Contractor community. Sold to staff partners who will continue its legacy.
Bought out my parents from one of our family businesses, expanded into a new building that we owned and restructured the business with new roles — then sold the majority shares to its long-time operator.
Opened and operated a retail / wholesale paint store for over 10 years, giving us enhanced control and efficiency in servicing customers for our contract business.
Designed, manufactured, and distributed Emotions, by Danijel Anton — inspired by my wife, Rosina, and named as a tribute to my late brother, Anton Slisko.
Jan 2026 – Present
Member since Sep 2014 · Board Member May 2024 – Jul 2025
Sep 2024 – Present
Oct 2023 – Present
Mar 2007 – Present
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