Founders who want to build authority on LinkedIn usually consider two options: hire a ghostwriter to write text posts, or build a video content system. Both can work. They suit different founders, budgets and goals.
The short answer: a LinkedIn ghostwriter suits founders who are strong writers’ subjects but short on time, and who sell mainly to a LinkedIn audience. A video system suits founders whose buyers also use Instagram, YouTube or TikTok, and who want buyers to see and hear them. Many founders end up doing both: video as the core, with text posts made from the same ideas.
Ghostwriter vs video system
| LinkedIn ghostwriter | Short-form video system | |
|---|---|---|
| Your time | Interviews or voice notes, plus approvals | About an hour a week of recording |
| Platforms | Mainly LinkedIn | LinkedIn, Instagram, YouTube Shorts, TikTok, Facebook |
| Trust | Builds credibility through ideas | Adds face, voice and personality |
| Authenticity risk | Can sound generic if the writer doesn’t capture your voice | It’s you on camera |
| Best for | B2B founders selling only on LinkedIn | Founders, coaches, consultants with buyers across platforms |
Questions to decide
- Where do your buyers actually spend time?
- Are you comfortable on camera?
- Do you want to own one platform or show up across several?
- How much time can you give each week?
Combining both
Record one video, then turn its script into a LinkedIn text post and a carousel. You get the reach of video and the depth of writing from the same hour. See content repurposing.
What to ask either provider
- How do you capture my voice?
- How much of my time do you need?
- What do you report on: impressions, or conversations and calls?
- Who owns the content?
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Want it done for you?
HustleGrowthz runs short-form video for founders, consultants and coaches. We research your market, write 30 scripts a month in your voice, edit and publish them on Instagram, TikTok, YouTube Shorts and Facebook, and set up comment-to-DM follow-up that qualifies interested viewers. You record for about an hour a week. It costs $999 a month or $5,999 a year (pricing). See personal branding for founders or book a free strategy call.
Frequently asked questions
Is a LinkedIn ghostwriter worth it?
It can be for founders who sell mainly to a LinkedIn audience and don’t have time to write, provided the writer captures their real voice and ideas.
Is video better than text on LinkedIn?
Neither is always better. Video adds your face and voice, which builds trust; text posts are quick to consume. Many founders combine both from the same ideas.
How much time does a founder need for video content?
With a done-for-you system, about an hour a week of recording is enough to produce several short videos.