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Date: Oct 16, 2025

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Family businesses hold more than financial value — they carry what Jefferson Tio calls emotional DNA: the values, traditions, and stories that shape how families work, lead, and endure. While two-thirds of enterprises worldwide are family-run, only a small fraction survive beyond the third generation. What makes the difference? Families that intentionally nurture this emotional DNA — strengthening bonds, preserving culture, and balancing them with sound governance and business discipline.

When done right, a family enterprise becomes more than a business; it becomes a legacy. Just as Walmart grew from one small store to the world’s largest retailer, family businesses that last build on more than strategy or profit. They root themselves in trust, unity, and long-term vision — qualities that outlive individual leaders and market cycles. In this way, enduring family enterprises are not only economic powerhouses but also custodians of generational values that continue to thrive.