From One Wine Bar to Three: Ronke "Spronks" Bamgbade on Scaling, Hiring Right and Hard Lessons Learned

Scaling a business is tough — especially in Nigeria’s competitive hospitality industry. In this episode, Aderonke Bamgbade (Ronke Spronks) shares the unfiltered truth about how she grew her business from a single wine bar to a thriving chain of three. From hiring the right people to managing rapid growth, Ronke opens up about the hard lessons and key strategies that shaped her success.Aderonke Bamgbade is the Managing Director and CEO of Spronks Creations Ltd, the parent company of Liquid Hub, a chain of wine bars and restaurants in Lagos and Abuja. She's also the founder of LH Privé, an exclusive lifestyle club in both cities.A certified sommelier, Ronke has completed extensive wine and spirit courses worldwide and toured major wine regions, which has enhanced the distinctive offerings at her establishments. Beyond hospitality, she’s the creative mind behind Alexander Nathaniel Living, a Lagos-based furniture and interior design company known for its innovative and sustainable approach.A dedicated mother of two, Ronke is widely respected for her leadership, discipline, and business acumen. Under her guidance, many of her team members have launched successful ventures of their own or found global success.In this conversation Ronke and Bola discuss topics such as The challenges of scaling a hospitality business in Nigeria.How to hire the right people and avoid costly mistakes.Why customer experience and consistency matter more than anything.The hard lessons that shaped her business philosophy.How Ronke's leadership style has empowered her team to succeed beyond her business.PODCAST LINKSListen on Apple Podcast: Watch on YouTube: Watch on Television: Popcentral, DSTV 189 on Sundays @ 6pmFOLLOW THE HOST:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bolayinkaobebeTwitter (X): https://www.twitter.com/bolayinkaobebeTikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@bolayinkaobebeLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/bolayinkaobebe/CONNECT WITH ADERONKE BAMGBADE:Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/aderonke_spronks LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/aderonke-bamgbade