Look for eight things in a LinkedIn ghostwriting and lead generation agency: a clear scope, a real voice process, hand-built prospect lists, personalized outreach, transparent pricing, honest reporting, proof you can check and a fair contract. If an agency cannot answer questions about each of them plainly, keep looking.
Jennavi is built around these criteria. It publishes its prices ($500 Founder pilot then $1,000 a month, or a $1,000 Executive pilot then $1,500 a month), starts with a paid 30-day pilot, builds lists by hand and reports against your day-one numbers. See how Jennavi works to check each one.
Jennavi publishes this guide and is an agency in this category, so judge us by the same checklist. Where a criterion is about what we do not promise, we say so.
- Look for eight things: scope, voice process, hand-built lists, personalization, transparent pricing, honest reporting, proof you can check and a fair contract.
- Red flags: guaranteed revenue, vague lead definitions, bulk automated messaging, hidden pricing, long contracts and proof you cannot verify.
- Jennavi starts with a paid 30-day pilot, publishes its prices, records a day-one baseline and tracks every reply in a CRM.
Most LinkedIn agencies describe themselves in much the same words: strategy, authority, leads, growth. The differences show up in how the work is done, what it costs, what is reported and what happens when results are slow. This checklist is written for founders, executives and consultants in the United States, United Kingdom, Canada, Australia and beyond, and it works whether you end up with Jennavi or not.
If you want a quick read on where your own profile stands before you talk to any agency, the free LinkedIn Health Check is a useful first step.
Eight things to look for
You should know exactly what you get each month: posts, profile work, prospects contacted, reporting and revisions.
Ask: what is in writing?Posts that sound like you need an interview or a voice guide you approve, not a template with your name on it.
Ask: how do you capture my voice?A list chosen for fit protects your reputation. A bulk export does the opposite.
Ask: who chooses the people?Buyers can tell a generic message from a considered one. Volume without relevance costs you replies and goodwill.
Ask: who writes each message?Published prices let you compare fairly. Hidden prices make that harder and often hide setup fees.
Ask: what is the month-one total?A good report compares results with a baseline and shows replies and booked calls, not only impressions.
Ask: what will the first report show?Look for results you can verify yourself, such as a public profile or reviews on a site the agency does not control.
Ask: where can I verify this?A short paid pilot or month-to-month plan costs less to leave than a long contract signed before you see anything.
Ask: what does leaving cost?Red flags worth taking seriously
| The red flag | Why it matters | What to do |
|---|---|---|
| Guaranteed revenue | No agency controls LinkedIn's rules, who sees a post or your market | Ask what is actually promised and how it is defined |
| Vague "qualified lead" definition | The definition decides what a guarantee or a report is worth | Get the definition and the remedy in writing |
| Bulk automated messaging | Generic messages damage your reputation and can put your account at risk | Ask how messages are written, paced and kept within LinkedIn's rules |
| Prices hidden until late in the sales process | You cannot compare, and setup fees tend to appear late | Ask for the total first invoice up front |
| Long contract before any results | A poor fit becomes expensive to leave | Prefer a paid pilot or month-to-month plan |
| Proof you cannot verify | Screenshots without context prove little | Ask for public profiles, reviews and starting numbers |
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Why a combined agency can be worth it
Ghostwriting and lead generation are often sold separately, and either can work on its own. The case for a combined agency is simple: outreach lands better when the profile and posts a prospect finds make sense, and content works harder when it is aimed at the people you want to reach. When one team does both, the positioning, the posts and the messages say the same thing, and you brief and review one provider instead of several.
The trade-off is real too. A combined agency has to be good at both jobs, and a specialist may go deeper on one. That is why the criteria above matter more than the label. For a side-by-side look at who offers what, see our guide to the best LinkedIn ghostwriting and lead generation agencies.
Which kind of agency fits your situation?
One team, one price and one report. This suits founders, executives and consultants who want fewer moving parts.
If you already follow up well and only need consistent, credible posts, a specialist can be a good fit. See our guide to the best LinkedIn ghostwriting and lead generation agencies.
If deal sizes justify a larger budget and you already have a strong profile, a managed outbound provider may fit. Expect setup fees and minimum terms.
Ten questions to ask before you sign
- "What exactly is included each month, in writing?" Posts, contacts, reporting and revisions.
- "How do you capture and protect my voice?" Look for an approval step.
- "Who builds the prospect list, and how?" Hand-built beats bulk-exported.
- "Who writes the messages?" Ask to see examples.
- "How do you stay within LinkedIn's rules?" Ask about pacing and tools.
- "What is the total on my first invoice?" Include setup and tools.
- "What will the first report show?" Look for a baseline.
- "How do you define a qualified lead or a meeting?" Get it in writing.
- "What happens if it is not working after month one?" A pilot lowers the risk.
- "Where can I verify your results?" Public profiles and independent reviews.
Check your profile before you spend a dollar.
The CRICKETS Toolkit is four free tools we built for LinkedIn. Use them to see where your profile and posts stand, whoever you hire.
From visibility to conversation.
You should not need five different providers to build your presence, publish useful content and start conversations with potential clients. Jennavi brings LinkedIn positioning, founder-led content, targeted outreach and reporting into one connected service, with additional long-form content support available through the Executive offering.
- A ghostwriter to create the posts, who may never see what your outreach says.
- A positioning specialist to fix a profile that does not convert.
- Someone to research prospects and manage outreach.
- An engagement solution for comments and follow-up.
- A newsletter writer and an SEO writer for your website.
- Someone to track conversations, leads and results.
Each can be good on its own. Coordinating them takes time, the work drifts apart, and a warm reply can sit unanswered. Jennavi tracks every reply in a CRM and hands you interested prospects with a suggested reply, so no conversation is lost. With Jennavi these jobs inform one another: one strategy, one consistent voice, one team that understands what you are building. See how Jennavi works and compare the packages on the pricing page.
- Profile positioning
- Voice and audience guide you approve
- 12 LinkedIn posts a month
- Targeted outreach, engagement and follow-up
- CRM tracking and monthly reporting
- Everything in Founder
- 16 posts instead of 12
- 1 newsletter and 1 SEO and GEO article
- The CRICKETS playbook and priority support
Prices in USD, scope agreed in writing before work begins. Commitment savings of 5% or 10% for three or six months, and team savings of 5% to 12%. Jennavi does not promise revenue or unlimited services.
Questions, answered.
Jennifer Mmesoma Omaliko · Founder of Jennavi · Author of CRICKETS · Kano, Nigeria · Serving the US, UK, Canada and Australia
Sources and how we checked
- Jennavi details: pricing, how Jennavi works, LinkedIn lead generation page and Google reviews.
- The criteria and red flags are editorial guidance from Jennavi, based on what buyers ask us, not a third-party study. For competitor prices and scope, see our pricing guide, which cites each provider's own pages. Checked October 2026.
Serving the US, UK, Canada and Australia.
Jennavi is a LinkedIn ghostwriting and lead generation agency for founders, executives, consultants and sales teams. The United States, United Kingdom, Canada and Australia are our primary markets, and we work with clients worldwide whenever the packages fit their budget.
All prices are in USD. Strategy calls are booked in your own time zone. Jennavi is based in Kano, Nigeria. Book a free strategy call to check fit.
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