{"id":43325,"date":"2013-11-20T08:52:49","date_gmt":"2013-11-20T13:52:49","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/?p=43325"},"modified":"2013-11-20T08:54:34","modified_gmt":"2013-11-20T13:54:34","slug":"gbpa-president-speaks-at-business-leadership-forum","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/2013\/11\/gbpa-president-speaks-at-business-leadership-forum","title":{"rendered":"GBPA President Speaks At Business Forum"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-43326\" title=\"myles-munroe-\" src=\"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/myles-munroe-.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/myles-munroe-.jpg 500w, https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/myles-munroe--150x112.jpg 150w, https:\/\/www.bahamasb2b.com\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2013\/11\/myles-munroe--250x187.jpg 250w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>As hundreds of delegates convened on Grand Bahama Island for this year&#8217;s Myles Munroe International Global Leadership Summit, The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited (GBPA) played a pivotal role with GBPA President, Ian Rolle, participating in last Wednesday&#8217;s millionaire round table discussions.<\/p>\n<p>Joined by Dr. Myles Munroe, as well as local and international presenters, the panellists focused on &#8216;How to build business and wealth with morality and ethics&#8217;. \u00a0According to President Rolle, true business and personal success can be achieved by making one&#8217;s competition irrelevant. \u00a0\u201cThis is a strategy I&#8217;ve adopted in my personal life, as well as in business,\u201d he stated.<\/p>\n<p>Rolle encouraged his listeners to adopt unconventional, non-traditional business practices. \u00a0\u201cThe only way to really beat the competition is to stop trying to do so,\u201d he stressed. \u00a0Traditional strategies involve competing in an existing market space, \u201cRather, seek to create an uncontested market space,\u201d Rolle encouraged. \u00a0\u201cInstead of trying to beat the competition, strive to make it irrelevant. \u00a0And shift one&#8217;s focus from exploiting existing demand to creating and capturing new demand.\u201d<\/p>\n<p>For individuals considering entrepreneurship, this successful mentor advises that persons look across alternative industries and combine products or services that may be compatible. \u00a0Additionally, look across strategic groups within an industry, and seek to redefine the buyers within a particular group. \u00a0Also, look across time, utilizing modern technology to grow your business, added Rolle.<\/p>\n<p>As defined by President Rolle, success in business is dependent on entering it for the right reasons. \u00a0\u201cSome of these positive reasons are, to create something of value, to learn more about the value of money, to fill a need, and to inspire others,\u201d Rolle said.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #888888;\"><em>The Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited<\/em><\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #888888;\"><em>Caption: Grand Bahama Island is pleased to have been chosen as the host destination for this year&#8217;s Myles Munroe International Global Leadership Summit. \u00a0On hand to offer a warm welcome was Ian Rolle (centre) President, Grand Bahama Port Authority, Limited. 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