The Complete History of SM : How Henry Sy Became the Richest Man in the Philippines
The humble beginnings of Henry Sy is an inspiring tale for Filipino entrepreneurs. Born in Xiamen in Fujian, China, Henry Sy's family started out from the depths of poverty. From selling cigarettes to building the biggest malls in Asia.
In this video, you'll learn the following:
- Henry Sy's first business
- Henry Sy's love life
- How Henry Sy and Lao Kang started the first shoe mart
- How Henry Sy grew Shoe mart
- How Henry Sy brought the 'department store' concept from the US to the Philippines
- Henry Sy's big bet on Makati
- Turning SM into one of the biggest brands in the Philippines
⏰☀️ TIMESTAMPS
1:00 - Story starts
3:40 - Henry Sy gets injured during World War II
4:35 - Opens first store at Calle Carriedo (later becomes the first Shoe Mart location
6:37 - How Henry Sy met his wife Felicidad Tan
7:20 - Travels to the US to learn about how departments stores work
8:15 - Henry Sy applies what he's learned to Shoe Mart (How Shoe Mart demolished competition)
9:30 - SM Makati opens. People were pessimistic about Henry Sy's gamble.
10:30 - Sy siblings help in running the stores of SM
12:10 - Henry Sy takes on his biggest project yet, SM North Edsa
14:00 - SM introduces the "We've Got It All" jingle
14:45 - The Legacy of Henry Sy. Passing.
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From kariton to a small SM shop in Escolta Mla. How can I forget the man who gave me candy whenever I visited my auntie who was working with him as a saleslady. I was 8 when I first saw him staring at me w/ a serious face. According to my auntie she's been asked who we were and why we dropped by. The next time I saw him he stood up from near the cash registry where he used to sit and came towards extending a candy to me w/ a meek smile on his face. I never thought that this old man will be one of the richest man in Asia and in the world.
@johnbueno2200
Жыл бұрын
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His story is so inspiring! I hope someday there will be a film about his life, from struggles to triumph.
@artamerican
2 жыл бұрын
Yes you said it right
@perid5815
2 жыл бұрын
Most billionaire stories from bill gates to chinese tycoons, have some common secrets: like being thrifty, hardwork, luck, But no one reveal impt factors like govt connections, underground dealings. Hope they can reveal how did they secure big contracts.
@Incubator859
2 жыл бұрын
lol you people are so gullible that you gobble up rags to riches stories easily. Henry Sy was never poor. He had access to banks and capital loans from Chinese banks. He was well connected and allowed him to buy up shoes at the start at wholesale prices and allowed him to go abroad to study foreign malls. No one poor person can easily have access to loans and capital from banks or go abroad easily. It's like saying Bill Gates was just an ordinary guy who got rich because he was smart when he founded Microsoft or Elon Musk was a nobody immigrant from South Africa who got rich by his determination and inventing Paypal. Bill Gates' dad was the head (Director) of Planned Parenthood in America which allowed him to be sent to an expensive private school while Elon Musk's parents were owners of diamond companies in South Africa.
@Incubator859
2 жыл бұрын
@@perid5815 Yep. Rags to riches stories make up for inspiring stories and allow ordinary people like us to dream that we will become like "them" one day but the truth is far more boring - they were already rich and well connected that allowed them to propel themselves further to the top. Poor people rarely become rich no matter how hard they work. Then again, we need gullible people to work hard for our masters so that one day, we might get "rich" too. After all, these people did it. Why couldn't we, right?
@aniusers
2 жыл бұрын
connections come from field and social experience; what separates you from both start-up entrepreneurs and family conglomerates are that you simply find ways to justify your incompetence, stick with dreaming because it seems that's the only thing you know how to do best. "Henry Sy was never poor, " simply forgetting that both Philippines and China were, after the 2nd World War, devastated economically and rebuilding was a fierce period. Just because one trend is applicable to one story does not mean everything else started in the same manner, it's your tendency to appear "woke" and completely neglect certain aspects of the story, whether it be poor education / comprehension or simply pessimistic overview of your own financial situation causing you to depend on faulty generalization. Working as hard as you ever could doesn't mean you'll magically be able to rake in surmountable profits, what makes you think the wealthy are single individuals raking in profits by themselves and not making huge gambles in decisions to get to where they are now? If your only connections are other poor people who wither away with thinking there's no hope in life then what would that contribute to you? You may not come remotely close to being as insanely rich with the same huge luck in payoffs these rags-to-riches individuals have, but the least you could do is prevent yourself from drowning below the margin with only the dreaming and idolatry of rich people's lifestyles thinking "someday" or "never" either way.
Most Filipinos don’t get ahead because of their crab mentality culture. If you’re an entrepreneur and surrounded by envious people who wants to bring you down. Ignore them. Keep going. Don’t operate in the same level as them. Years from now you will look back and find those same people in the same place where you left them. While your enjoying a secured financial life.
A conglomerate like Henry Sy and the Ayala group are one of the reason why I admire the business industry giving me motivations on why I shouldn't stop moving forward even in difficult times.
@gerardanderson9665
2 жыл бұрын
Yeah but we will never be rich like them. Even how hard we work. Capitalism favours the already privileged people and halt progress on poor and middle class people.
@ivierdp1951
2 жыл бұрын
@@gerardanderson9665 I agree.
@Ccm2019
2 жыл бұрын
@@gerardanderson9665 Nope it’s not true. The Average Life of great companies are like only 40-50 yrs.. also time change and society change. We can become this good next generation..
@perid5815
2 жыл бұрын
I read somewhere that hardwork n intelligence can make you rich and successful, but to be ultra rich billionnaires, its definitely God-given.
@Ccm2019
2 жыл бұрын
@@perid5815 It’s also about definition of one person’s rich… Henry Sy level of rich is way beyond the thinking of a man.
Mr. Henry Sy had a role to play in God's plans.. he was a visionary.. pursuit his dreams.. worked hard persevered .. and achieved success..
is met Mr Mendiola at SM Cubao where He frequented. He said that the other meaning of SM Shoe Mart was actually Sy-Mendiola , signifying their partnership 😂
Could there be a possibility that Henry Sy got the idea of customers being able to touch the products and try them on without having to ask a saleswoman behind a counter from F.W. Woolworth? Also the fixed pricing sales model. No haggle shopping experience.
Thank you for covering this, its a much needed story.
Wow! Thank you for such an inspiring story! Cheers!
Thank you so much for this video and the summary of Henry Sy's road to sucess. Hope to see more videos
This is a brilliant bio channel! Very inspiring story! I totally forgot SM was once known as Shoe Mart!
Wow, great content and production quality, kudos!
Tatang as Mr. Sy was fondly called by young Tsinoys, was publicity shy. His photo was rarely published. In fact he would ask the media not to include his photo in news items about SM. No wonder Mr. Sy was able to roam around his malls incognito then with only an aide or bodyguard with him. No mall goer or customer and even sales staff would ever think that the old man checking merchandise around is in fact the mall owner. Even in that small Chinese resto in Pasay Road where he usually dined, nobody would recognize him. And he rode in his old Renault sedan rather than a Benz. I miss Tatang, my former 'boss'
I salute Mr Henry Sy Sr...
yow. I like the story and the voice over is pretty sick. Nice story telling the voice is very clear and story runs so smooth
Its awesome to hear about the history of this mall chain. Being in a city that took years to have its smaller SM come to be, it was quite exciting going to a bigger city that had this mall so I could taste the experience of strolling in one of them.
The best thing with Henry Sy is that he did not established SM in China as soon as he got rich... he appreciated the fortunes that philippines gave him... and gave it back to her. Kudos
@olafoman9768
2 жыл бұрын
Well yeah. I would also do the same if I was Henry Sy. Because before China became a superpower, like after the war and before 1980's, China was harsh and poorer at that time compare to Philippines. Philippines allied with USA, a Capitalist country, while China allied with the Soviet Union, a Communist Country. Connect the dots and add in some campaigns that were bad for China at that time like "The Great Leap Forward". During and the end of the Marcos era (1965-1986), maybe that is the deciding factor that maybe he should start building SM in China and during that time, China has grown a lot due to opening up to foreign trade and investment and implementing free-market reforms in 1979 while Philippines Economy declined. Maybe he sees something in the Philippines than in China that we don't know but I would guess is that, SM had no competitions in the Philippines yet that will undermined SMs' power, plus he is already in the Philippines so why travel to China when you have established your roots in Philippines and starting a new business abroad would be challenging when you also have major problems at Philippines that can affects his business. Overall, too much going on in his plate. Or maybe as the saying goes (I made this btw), "Why be at the bottom of a food chain in a developing country (China) when you can rule here (Philippines) as kings."
@dvdhr1
2 жыл бұрын
China now have an authoritarian regime Philippines had an authoritarian regime Given the same period of rule... why did we not became rich like China if we are richer than China before? It is not the form of govt that make a country rich... it is based on the vision of a leader...whether to enrich himself and his family or to enrich the nation...we had a chinese family ... their vision is not that much selfish...yet we have chosen to become dumb by click farms and trolls...
Great video! Now a subscriber, keep it up!
He was a Fujian Chinese Filipino
Thank you for this inspiring story. Truly enjoyed watching it specially with all the authentic pictures from the 1900’s.
Wonderfully motivating story. Mall of Asia is impressive.
Love your content! Thanks for sharing 😊
Keep up the good work sir! i really like this type of content.
This is very inspiring! Thanks for sharing 👍
Last part was very moving.. hoping for more uploads soon.
Trivia: SM City Davao became one of the 3rd most oldest Davao mall after Gaisano Mall Davao Bajada in the 2nd place, and 1st place as Victoria Plaza (now NCCC Mall VP)
I will always remember SM Makati being the first SM I ever went to as a kid. I used to live around the boundary between Makati and Manila and mum would constantly take me to Ayala/Glorietta then head down to SM after. Those were my favourite memories as a kid, also going to Enchanted Kingdom as a 7 year old with my cute lil Asian kid haircut
thanks for the awesome vids~
Thanks for posting this
@BrandOrigins
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
I only just discovered your channel. I'm loving these stories :)
Very good content. I'm a fan
ayos to! keep doing videos like this kabayan. support
A very inspiring story.
Before my childhood, SM Investments Corporation was established by the late Henry Sy, originally known as Shoemart, 12 years after the establishment of the country's largest media concessionaire ABS-CBN Corporation originally known as Bolinao Electronics Corporation which was founded by James Lindenberg in 1946 and later took over by Antonio Quirino in 1952 as Alto Broadcasting System and then took over by Eugenio López Sr. and Eugenio López Jr. as Chronicle Broadcasting Network in 1956. Rest in peace, Tatang.
A great man, business wise!
Great videos thanks
He's so brilliant, he deserved to have prosper
Still I am okay to join SM Supermarket for long term business.Thanks,Carlos j Repolidon
here in the US, the megamalls are still okay, but the smaller and midsize malls are not. Because of online shopping, it has taken a large bite out of going to malls. I hope that SM can continue to watch trends and be proactive when needs to be. Certain big chain stores or brands will disappear eventually, as our spending habits also change. I can't say if this trend will happen in PH. I certainly enjoy huge malls and look forward to shopping in SM when I am allowed to be a tourist again in PH.
@grayxenon
2 жыл бұрын
malling is part of Philippine culture, that is why it will continue to thrive, West sees malls as a place to buy stuff, before this pandemic hits malling in the Philippines is still a big part of life for any filipino family not just for buying stuff but a place for leisure, gathering, food tripping and many more, even worship (malls here has chapels), you could easily ask someone, that even if you they buy/order online, still they would visit malls to pass time, and when this pandemic ends malling will be back stronger and bigger.
@youtubephan2427
2 жыл бұрын
@@grayxenon people in the US have different attitudes because of their schedules. But I know what you mean, I've seen everything you said. Americans are bypassing malls also for convenience. Malls that are almost half empty are discouraging and sad to go to these days. I do enjoy malls in PH. Good place to hang out and eat. Shopping is always fun too.
@thejomarifernandez7554
2 жыл бұрын
@@youtubephan2427 agree. Tropical weather + Filipinos being family-centered + social gatherings + students + urban areas = more money for malls like SM. Here in US, it's all about fast-paced since everyone is busy working to make money.
Inspiring story❤️
SM gives away unsold clothing to orphanage. i mean with the price tag in it. just happened to be working in one of their warehouses before and i was amazed with what they were doing.
Goosebumps story!
Well explained
Excellent content. More power to you.
So inspiring Ang fruitful story
Very inspiring.
Very inspiring
SM MOA is now partnered with Ikea, so now we've got the 3rd biggest mall in asia AND the biggest Ikea in the world
Cool. ur description is just same as my research. but there are some questions: 1. Sy's father owned sari-sari store, not shoe store. 2. Sy and lao kang opened Plaza Shoe Store and there are Park Avenue Store and Paris Shoe Store.......but im not really sure who is the partner.
I will always remember my first boss Rest in Peace Boss!
Inspiring indeed
So funny, I never wondered what SM stood for. I was too busy shopping to give it a serious thought. Crazy how it all started with 10cents and a rinky-dink shoe shop.
The time when you could open a store selling general merchandise and get rich is merely history now with e-commerce giants and mega corporate warehouse chain stores.
Nice video. Btw can you do one for the aboitiz family/aboitiz equity ventures. I feel like they're unknown to many filipinos compared to the ayalas and Sy.
@BrandOrigins
3 жыл бұрын
Good suggestion! Yeah, I'm curious about them as well. I'll add it to my list. Glad you like the video 🙏
@suskagusip1036
Жыл бұрын
@@BrandOrigins How about the Lopezes? They have so many mansions in our city.
A True retail legendary 😥❤️
Such a great and noteworthy family.. there is a similar pattern to those who have made great fortunes in the Philippines including the Ayala family whose first business in the Philippines was also selling a very similar addictive drug called alcohol whereas Henry started selling cigarettes 😢😅 the best thing to do is addict your customers . And then follow that up with buying real estate and opening banks and making darn sure you control all of the politicians..😅
This story should be teach in school.
Brilliant
yo im loving these videos of Philippine entrepreneurs . Is there any about about ppl in Cebu ?
@BrandOrigins
3 жыл бұрын
Thanks! Appreciate it! Still working on it. So far, the ones from Cebu that I have on my list are the Lhullier owners 😄
@daltonp1069
2 жыл бұрын
@@BrandOrigins i heard Gokongwei started in Cebu before making it big.
@rodmeauxadesacra8758
2 жыл бұрын
John Gokongwei is from Cebu
goosebumps now Wow that is incredible that's what quality of Chinese People, but I hope that they could be nice with us too.😍
My grandpa was a really great man.
@mhow4967
2 жыл бұрын
God bless him. My grandparents were from the same county as your grandfather.
Great
Ganda ng konten mo
Nice content kabayan 👍👍👍
@BrandOrigins
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! 😊Congrats on 61k subs! Grabe 👏👏👏
@SangkayTV
3 жыл бұрын
@@BrandOrigins Thank you. Ganda ng mga vids mo. Quality content 👍👍👍
why does this not have a million views
@Layput
2 жыл бұрын
It depends on KZread algorithm. If the algorithm matches what people usually watch, then it would get more views. It's not that people do not want to view this. It's just simple youtube algorithm
@StickyKeys187
5 ай бұрын
Bc they (meaning the main source of views concerning the Philippines) would rather focus on nonsense like celebrities, food eating aka mukbangs, and tacky stuff like foreign vloggers showcasing their weird opinions. When it comes down to what built the most successful businesses and other productive topics, all you will hear is the crickets chirping (a famous remark in the west).
Two of the biggest franchises in the Philippines; Jollibee and SM, are both Chinese 👀 I remember thinking that their names sounded so Asian but non-Filipino
Ace of spade 👍👏
Wala na kong maintidihan, medyo maaarteh. 🤩 Ganda ng vid, Ambruuhh arr ruhhr .
Can you make also a Video about the NEWest Conglomerate Company establish in the Philippines by Dennis Anthony Uy's RISING Udenna Corporation Brands such DITO Telecom, FamilyMart, Phoenix Petroleum, F2 Logistics & Etcetera. 👍💯%🤔🙏
Ang dami nega talaga rito. Iniinspire lang naman ng video na ito yong taong gustong mag umpisa ng business like HSy. Crab mentality pa more. . .
4:36 I wonder who was the painter of that label
Do a san mig corp featuring ramon ang please
God research job
He also studied marketing at Far Eastern University
That moment Mercury Drug pushed away Henry Sy away while he was resting in front of their store in his childhood And now you'll find not a single Mercury Drug store in SM malls 😆 we have Watsons instead. Love this comeback
Empire Rise and Fall
Please check your fact. SM North location in EDSA cor. North Ave is not swampy i believe. In fact it was where government housing agency (PHHC/MMC/MMDA) office was formerly located being the center housing projects in QC; Project 2/3 Kamuning/ Kamias, 4 Cubao, 5/6 Vis Min, 7 SFDM and 8 GSIS/Roosevelt.
@emmanuelquerol
2 жыл бұрын
yes, it is not swampy, but it was
He's the richest man in southeasr Asia during his time
You know what's funny, I honestly got a BPI and Ayala ad before this video started.
Look at how much his bank BDO cuts whenever you withdraw from your account especially if nothing has been deposited for a period of time.
Business Casual, but for Philippine Businesses
Hi
Shoe Mart = SM
One of the biggest? Its literally worth 1Tn dwarfing the closest competitors Ayala Corp & JG Summit (Robinsons) at about 500Bn. Most conglomerates like San Miguel or Metro Pacific (PLDT, Tollways, Hospitals) at an average 100 Bn.
hi
2:47
Only upon deposit
Hello
@BrandOrigins
3 жыл бұрын
Hello! 👋
Tagalog ka naman eh..nakita kita nag commemt ky sangkay tv na channel haha..
Herny si vs sm north
Many rags to riches Chinese migrants stories from Li ka shing, sudono salim, lim goh tong.
ISETANN
WHAT ABOUT SHOEMART CEBU CITY IN THE MID 60S NOT COUNTED SAYOP MO
Kung gusto nu màlaman kung bakit naging mayaman Siya. Tanungin ung mga tsinoy sa carriedo mAnila dun nu màlaman kung bakit ay muntik ng isiwalat ng Isang anak na isiwalat nya kung maging
@butajojo3026
2 жыл бұрын
Na kung mawalan ung anak. Mawalan na Silang lahat. Tumahimik lahat. Alam nu na
this is the time when filipno are demonstrating in edsa, while chinese, quietly making business, and make their business boom. whlie filipno enjoying their freedom.
A Great China Man
so the classic Henry Sy story was a myth? Many motivational speakers from the 2000's all quote the story that Henry Sy pushed his kariton of shoes along carriedo to sell and with much frugality and elbow grease turned that kariton into the brick and mortar shoe mart.
Nagrekomenda ako ng isang propesyonal na broker sa inyo noong nakaraan, maaari ba akong makakuha ng isang taong namuhunan sa kanya
@dellyilagan6948
Жыл бұрын
kumusta salamat sa pagpapakilala sa kanya sa amin, ginawa ko talaga ang kalakalan sa isang pautang mula sa aking kaibigan, at sa mga kita ay binayaran ko
@selviaalimpolos2342
Жыл бұрын
Sino ang kumita para sa iyo, talagang naghahanap ako ng isang propesyonal na maaaring pamahalaan ang aking account at gumawa ako ng malaking kita
@anecitafarjardo1535
Жыл бұрын
Maaari kang makipag-usap sa kanya nang direkta sa whatsapp
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