Win Status Games ft. Traditional vs Self Publishing — Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec Ep. 128

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ABOUT TODAY'S EPISODE:

Is it better to self publish or get a publisher—or are you unknowingly playing a game you can’t win?

Welcome to Episode 128 of Daily Persuasion with Joshua Lisec: “Win Status Games: Traditional vs Self Publishing.” In this revealing and thought-provoking conversation, Lisec breaks down the real dynamics behind the debate of traditional publishing vs self publishing, and why knowing which game you’re playing—cash money or status—is essential if you want to win.

This episode isn’t just for authors. If you’ve ever wanted to increase your social status, influence others, or get recognized in your field, then understanding the hidden world of persuasion psychology and persuasive techniques is critical. Joshua Lisec masterfully applies persuasion techniques and strategy to publishing choices, making this a must-watch for anyone serious about career leverage, influence, or long-term credibility.

Lisec dives into the self publish vs traditional publishing decision, not from the usual surface-level pros and cons, but through the lens of ROI, prestige, and positioning. What’s the persuasion psychology behind choosing one over the other? How do examples of persuasion in advertising apply to book marketing—and more importantly, to how to persuade someone to do something… like buy your book?

Want to know how to increase social status through authorship? This episode lays out both the cash money game of self-publishing—where audience engagement turns books into courses, coaching clients, and six-figure business opportunities—and the status game of traditional publishing, where your goal isn’t ROI, but recognition, awards, and yes, maybe even a New York Times Best Seller badge. Both are viable, but each has a cost—and Lisec makes it clear: play the wrong game and you lose.

You'll also hear about Unhumans, the New York Times bestselling book co-authored by Lisec and Jack Posobiec, and how it exemplifies a successful play in the status game of traditional publishing. In contrast, Lisec shares how Stay Off My Operating Table by Dr. Philip Ovadia used the cash money game to turn a modest social media following into 45,000+ copies sold—and a booming business.

With real-world persuasion examples like these, Lisec illuminates not only the financial and strategic implications of publishing choices, but the broader application of persuasive techniques to branding, audience-building, and long-term influence.

Some of the burning questions Lisec answers in this episode:
• Is it better to self publish or get a publisher?
• What does ROI look like in each publishing route?
• What are the best techniques of persuasion in writing when pitching a book—or yourself?
• How do you persuade someone to do something as significant as spending $50,000 on your services—starting with a $25.99 book?

Whether you're considering writing your first book, pitching your 10th, or just want to master persuasion in your professional life, this episode of Daily Persuasion delivers the clarity and candor you've come to expect from Joshua Lisec.

Let’s be honest: most people don’t even know they’re in a game. But as Lisec shows, when you understand the rules of persuasion and know what kind of game you’re playing—Win Status Games, indeed—you can play to win.

👉 Watch Daily Persuasion Ep. 128: Win Status Games – Traditional vs Self Publishing now and start mastering the art of persuasive techniques, publishing psychology, and long-game influence.

Because knowing when to play for cash—and when to play for status—is everything.