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Dan Desousa, founder of Zali-Blk Media

Why we exist.

I spent 8.5 years in the military as an electronics technician. I learned how to build, maintain and fix complex systems. During that time, I also taught myself how to code and build websites.

Fast forward to 2021. A good friend of mine, who runs a landscaping business, was having a tough time. With my technical background, I stepped in to help.

The plan was simple: help him until he found a good local marketing agency. We found one. They seemed good. I mean, they had 50+ staff. They just weren’t suited to the landscaping industry.

It turned out my results were 15 times better and cost less than half as much.

That’s how Zali-Blk Media was born. A business built around helping landscapers grow through honest marketing, backed by proven results that turn into real landscaping and pool projects.

Dan DesousaFounder & Managing Director

5.0 on Google

In our clients’ words.

5 out of 5 stars

We operate a landscaping business, Hardyakka Land and Waterscapes. We kept seeing Dan sharing on Instagram and found his posts intriguing and inspiring. Our business was feeling a bit “stuck”, so I reached out to Dan to see what he could offer for us.

From the first call Dan provided great support, he really understood where we were and what we needed to do. I really appreciate all the back end parts he has set up for our business along with the great ongoing check ins and support all round for our business.

Dan is really understanding and experienced not just in what he does for advertising but also general business. He has been great to bounce ideas or questions off. Dan also rebuilt our website for our business.

We really appreciate all you have done and continue to do for our business. Thank you.

Sam & JasmineHardyakka Land and Waterscapes

5 out of 5 stars

Dan is really helping grow my business from it just being me on site trying to manage everything, to now I’m bringing in bigger jobs, so I can now bring on multiple staff and have better time management. I’m still on the tools and books but with way more time flexibility. The direction Dan is helping me grow towards is fantastic!

Highly recommend if you want to grow your business with an honest and genuine guy.

Leam CallaughanGoogle review

5 out of 5 stars

Dan has been a great asset to our company as a consultant for our Google Ads campaign.

We wanted to expand our business into nearby regional areas, so we brought him on board from Zali-Blk Media. He’s managed to generate a steady stream of leads from these new regions, which have turned into real work and helped us establish our brand and reputation in these towns.

DanielGoogle review

5 out of 5 stars

Very happy with the work Dan has done for our business, he’s gone above and beyond without charging extra when I needed some extra help.

We’ve found the working relationship easy and reliable as Dan has delivered on everything he’s said he’ll do.

Communication is a big one for me and Dan has met my expectations in this regard.

I’ve recommended his services to multiple other landscapers now.

Wattle & Gum GardensGoogle review

5 out of 5 stars

Dan has been running my ad content for 3 months with a high success rate. It has helped me scale and grow, being booked for months in advance, giving me comfort to grow my business in other areas. Can’t speak highly enough of his services and professionalism. Look forward to many more opportunities he brings forward to our landscaping business.

Chris VarsamakisGoogle review

5 out of 5 stars

Dan & Andrew from Zali-Blk have both been fantastic to deal with. Professional, extremely knowledgeable and super responsive.

In no time at all they completely transformed our website and advertising strategy with instant results. I couldn’t recommend them enough!

Joseph WalshGoogle review

5 out of 5 stars

Dan has been assisting me in increasing traffic to my website, and improving my SEO ranking. He also redid my website from scratch, and did an amazing job.

As a regional landscape designer, Dan has increased traffic to my website, resulting in an increase in leads and sales. I cannot recommend Dan highly enough!

Julius KornidesRegional landscape designer

5 out of 5 stars

I engaged Dan to implement both Google Ads and Facebook Ads for my landscape design & construction company. Dan’s ability to listen and understand the brief was impeccable and the results speak for themselves.

Dan’s communication is also a standout point, with regular updates, insights and transparency around the ads campaign. It has allowed great results and ROI.

BrendanLandscape design & construction
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