Amazon Selling, A Legitimate Business: Lesley Hensell

Amazon Selling, A Legitimate Business: Lesley Hensell

Author: Marcylle Combs July 24, 2024 Duration: 40:53

Lesley Hensell shares her journey of how she got into selling on Amazon and how it helped her support her son's special needs education. She started by homeschooling her son and selling on Amazon to cover the costs. Eventually, she turned her consulting background into a business helping other Amazon sellers. She also wrote a book called 'The Amazon Incubator' to provide a legitimate guide for those interested in selling on Amazon. Lesley discusses the evolution of Amazon and the challenges and opportunities it presents for sellers. She shares her favorite strategies for sourcing inventory and highlights the importance of treating Amazon selling as a legitimate business. Lesley Hensell discusses her experience as an Amazon consultant and the challenges of being a female leader in a male-dominated industry. She shares insights on how to involve children in the business and teach them about entrepreneurship. Hensell also talks about the impact of AI on the e-commerce industry and the importance of understanding Amazon's internal processes. She emphasizes the need for credibility and clear communication in the consulting field.

Lesley Hensell is co-founder and co-owner of Riverbend Consulting, where she oversees the firm’s client services team. She has personally helped hundreds of third-party sellers get their accounts and ASINs back up and running. Lesley leverages two decades as a small business consultant to advise clients on profitability and operational performance. She has been an Amazon seller for almost a decade, thanks to her boys (18 and 12) who do most of the heavy lifting.

A lifelong Longhorns fan, Lesley earned a bachelor’s degree in journalism and an MBA from the University of Texas at Austin. She volunteers for A Wish with Wings, a wish-granting organization for little Texans with life-threatening conditions, and she serves on the Board of Directors for Hallie’s Heroes, which funds bone marrow matches and medical research for kids with cancer and critical illnesses.

Book Recommendation:

The Amazon Incubator: Grow Your Business or Hatch a New One.

Get in Touch with Lesley:

Riverbend Consulting Book Landing Page:

The Amazon Incubator - Riverbend Consulting

Facebook: Lesley Hensell | Tinton Falls NJ | Facebook Instagram: Lesley Hensell Demond (@lesleyhensell) • Instagram photos and videos LinkedIn: (4) Lesley Hensell | LinkedIn Riverbend Consulting: Amazon Account Reinstatement | Riverbend Consulting


Hosted by Marcylle Combs, 50% with Marcylle Combs is built on the belief that women's voices and leadership are essential to every conversation. This podcast moves beyond surface-level interviews to explore the full spectrum of a leader's life. In each episode, Marcylle sits down with a woman who is actively shaping her field and community, delving into the real texture of her journey. You'll hear about the pivotal moments that defined her path, the obstacles that reshaped her direction, and the hard-won insights gathered along the way. These are not just success stories; they are honest accounts of professional and personal evolution, offering tangible advice for anyone looking to lead. By focusing on this depth, the podcast creates a platform where the diverse and inspiring narratives of women from various backgrounds, industries, and sectors take center stage. Tuning into this podcast means gaining access to a repository of experience, a source of solidarity, and a clearer understanding of what it means to build a meaningful career and life. It’s where ambition meets reflection, and where listening feels like joining a candid, necessary dialogue about progress and purpose.
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