Content & Thought Leadership

Be the expert they already trust.

Ghostwritten LinkedIn posts, articles and newsletters in your voice, so buyers know, like and trust you long before the first call.
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Founder & Managing Partner · 1st

Every new client asks us the same question in the first meeting: "Why does this cost what it costs?" Here's the honest answer, and why we publish our prices.

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Monthly newsletter
The 3 questions to ask before you hire anyone this year
1
Lead story
Client lesson of the month
2
Quick take
One trend, explained
3
What we're reading
Three links worth your time
Your content calendar
Monday
LinkedIn post
Wednesday
Article
Thursday
LinkedIn post
Month end
Newsletter
Why it matters

Buyers check you out before they call.

Decision-makers judge expertise by what you publish. Consistent, useful thought leadership puts you on the shortlist before a competitor gets the chance.

73%
of decision-makers

say thought leadership is a more trustworthy way to judge a company's capabilities than its marketing materials.

Edelman & LinkedIn, 2024
75%
of decision-makers

say a piece of thought leadership led them to research a product or service they weren't considering.

Edelman & LinkedIn, 2024
60%
will pay a premium

to work with an organization that publishes good thought leadership.

Edelman & LinkedIn, 2024
4–8
posts a month

Ghostwritten in your voice from short interviews, so you stay visible without writing a word.

North Needle Thought Leadership
The takeaway
People hire people they already know. Content is how they get to know you at scale.
What we write

Your voice, without the writing.

We interview you, capture how you think and turn it into content your buyers actually read.

Monday
The question every new client asks us first
Thursday
What we got wrong about pricing, and what we changed
01 · LinkedIn posts
4 to 8 posts a month

Ghostwritten posts for a founder or partners: insights, stories and opinions that start conversations.

Subject line
Written
Design
On brand
Copy
Included
Sends
1 to 2 a month
02 · Email newsletter
A newsletter people open

1 to 2 designed newsletters a month, copy included, that keep you in your clients' inboxes.

Industry trends
Client stories
Common myths
How-to guides
Strong opinions
03 · Articles
Long-form articles

Deeper pieces for your site and LinkedIn that show how you think, and give AI search something to cite.

Voice guide
Tone ✓ Phrases ✓ Opinions ✓ Topics to avoid ✓
Interview
Monthly
04 · Your voice
Sounds like you

A voice guide built from interviews and your past writing, so every post sounds like you.

Awareness
40%
Trust
40%
Conversion
20%
05 · Content calendar
Planned, not random

A monthly calendar tied to your goals, your sales cycle and the questions your buyers ask.

Post
Carousel
Newsletter
Article
Website
06 · Repurposing
One idea, many formats

Each core idea becomes posts, a newsletter section and website content, so nothing goes to waste.

How it works

From one interview to a month of content

You spend minutes, not hours. We turn your thinking into writing.

Written in your voice
Planned around your goals
Posted on a steady schedule
Talk to us →
01
Voice and positioning

We learn your expertise, opinions and audience, and write a voice guide so everything sounds like you.

You get
Voice guide
02
Monthly interview

A short conversation each month gives us the stories, insights and takes behind the content.

You get
Ideas captured
03
Write and edit

We draft posts, articles and the newsletter, then refine them with your feedback.

You get
Ready-to-post content
04
Publish and engage

Content goes out on a steady schedule. Consistency is what builds recognition.

You get
A visible presence
05
Learn and refine

We track what resonates and lean into the topics that start conversations with buyers.

You get
Better content each month
Your first six months

Visibility that compounds

Thought leadership builds slowly, then quickly. Here is what the first months look like.

Month 1
Foundations

Voice guide, positioning, profile clean-up and first posts live.

Month 2
Rhythm

A steady posting schedule and your first newsletter issues.

Month 3
Recognition

Familiar names start engaging, and the topics that work become clear.

Months 4 to 6
Pipeline

The goal: prospects who already know you before the first call.

Monthly report
See what's resonating.

A simple monthly summary of what we published, what performed and what we're writing next.

Posts published and top performers
Profile views and follower growth
Newsletter opens and clicks
Next month's topics
Content report
Sample data
Posts
8
Open rate
46%
New followers
312
Next month
Client story series · Pricing myths post · Q&A newsletter issue
Pricing

Add it to any plan

Thought leadership and the newsletter are monthly add-ons. Start with one and add the other any time.

Email newsletter
Monthly add-on
add-on
+$500
/month

Stay in your clients' inboxes with a newsletter worth opening.

Add a newsletter
✓
1 to 2 designed newsletters a month
✓
Copy written for you
✓
Designed to match your brand
✓
Results in your monthly report
For founders
Thought leadership
Monthly add-on
add-on
+$600
/month

Ghostwritten LinkedIn content that keeps a founder or partners visible every week.

Add thought leadership
✓
4 to 8 ghostwritten LinkedIn posts a month
✓
For a founder or partners
✓
Written in your voice from short interviews
✓
Content calendar tied to your goals
Pair it with SEO
Visibility: SEO + AI search
Your posts build trust. SEO makes sure buyers find you. Plans from $900 a month.
$900 →
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Client words

Trusted by the people we build for.

Chris Ciunci
Founder | Skayle360
Chris Ciunci | Founder | Skayle360
The experience has been marked by forward thinking, clear direction, and real ownership. They’ve seamlessly integrated into our workflow, feeling like part of our team even from the outside.
Alex Subsick
Director of Sales | WS Associates
Alex Subsick | Director of Sales | WS Associates
Working with Ishaq and his team was exceptional from start to finish. They pair world-class design with real strategic insight, and made the whole process clear, organized, and genuinely enjoyable.
Adam Waitkevich
President | ClearWaterDivorce
Adam Waitkevich | President | ClearWaterDivorce
We were thrilled to work with them: thoughtful, clear, and invested in shaping our concept. They offered honest guidance and a client-first perspective throughout, that elevated the project.
Justin King
Chief Operating Officer | TPM Programs
Justin King | Chief Operating Officer | TPM Programs
They gave our brand and website the polish it had been missing. Sharp strategy, clean design, and a team that listened closely and moved quickly. The result reflects exactly who we are.
Visnja Zarak
Co-Founder | Hostess Catering
Visnja Zarak | Co-Founder | Hostess Catering
They understood our vision immediately and guided us through a complete transformation. They were responsive, collaborative, and invested in every detail.
Natalie Kuldell
Executive Director | BioBuilder
Natalie Kuldell | Executive Director | BioBuilder
Fabulous! Lots of great back and forth, and a real “let’s get this right” approach to our thought-leadership content. Truly responsive, and I’m very proud of the final product.
Damien Cabral
Co-Founder | PrepU
Damien Cabral | Co-Founder | PrepU
They consistently go above and beyond without being prompted, offer thoughtful input, and are regarded as an extension of our internal team, even though they sit outside our walls.
Jon Barrett
Founder | BearIT Group
Jon Barrett | Founder | BearIT Group
I had an excellent experience working with the team and would highly recommend their services. Their professionalism, dedication, and commitment to quality were evident throughout.
Keith Lowey
Partner | Verdolino & Lowey, P.C.
Keith Lowey | Partner | Verdolino & Lowey,P.C
What we appreciated most was how invested Ishaq was in getting things right. It truly felt like collaborating with someone who had our best interests in mind.
Dave Lavinsky
President | Growthink
Dave Lavinsky | President | Growthink
They turned our message into marketing videos that actually perform. Clear storytelling, quick turnaround, and a team that understood our audience and what would move them to act.
Chris Maloof
Vice President | Precision Technologies
Chris Maloof | Vice President | Precision technologies
Collaborating with them was a standout experience. Their attention to detail, willingness to dig into our challenges, and commitment to a high-quality result made the entire process smooth.
Joe Dorrian
CEO & President | ITI Devices
Joe Dorrian | CEO & President | ITI Devices
Our new website finally matches the quality of our products. The team was organized, responsive, and thoughtful at every step, and the result is clean, fast, and easy for customers to use.
Mandy Antoniacci
Author, Speaker | Park & Fine Literary
Mandy Antoniacci | Author, Speaker | Park & Fine Literary
We’ve worked with Ishaq on two high-profile projects now, and I can’t wait for the next. He over-delivers on every ask: timing, creativity, speed, and efficiency. So, so pleased!
Michael Wenzke
Founder | The Revolutionary Story Tour
Michael Wenzke | Founder | The Revolutionary Story Tour
They captured the spirit of our tour and brought it to life online. The website is bold, easy to navigate, and has made it far simpler for people to discover us and book.
Jay French
Founder | CCW Breakaways
Jay French | Founder | CCW Breakaways
Their video campaigns gave our marketing a real lift. Every piece was on-brand, on time, and built to connect with our audience. They care about results, not just the final cut.

Trusted by leading businesses.

We’re grateful for the businesses that invite us into their journey. Their trust fuels the clarity, creativity, and partnership at the heart of our work.
FAQ

Straight answers

What founders ask us most about ghostwriting and newsletters.

Ask us anything →
01

Will it actually sound like me?

That's the whole point. We build a voice guide from interviews and your past writing, and refine drafts with you until it's right.

02

How much of my time does it take?

Usually a short monthly interview plus a few minutes to review drafts. We handle the research, writing and editing.

03

Who is this for?

Founders, partners and leaders at professional firms and growing brands whose buyers research them before getting in touch.

04

Do you post for me?

We can schedule posts for you or hand them over ready to publish. Either way, you stay in control of your account.

05

Can I start with just one?

Yes. Thought leadership and the newsletter are separate add-ons, so you can start with one and add the other later.

06

How does this help SEO and AI search?

Articles and consistent expert content give Google and AI tools more reasons to trust and cite you, and they pair naturally with our Visibility plan.

07

Do I own the content?

Yes. Everything we write for you is yours.

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