The Secret to Better Surveys with Dr. Matt Champagne

The Secret to Better Surveys with Dr. Matt Champagne

Author: Danny Iny, Founder and CEO of Mirasee and Best-Selling Author July 19, 2016 Duration: 26:27

Having a 'satisfied' customer isn't enough these days. How many people switch phone and TV plans every year or two to get the better deal, regardless of how satisfied they are? What you need to do is create 'lifers,' and one of the best ways to do that is through surveys. Yes, I said surveys. But just 'asking' isn't enough. Today's guest, Dr. Matt Champagne, is an industrial organizational psychologist. He has been helping businesses create better surveys for over a decade. And according to him, most of us have been doing it very wrong. Discover: The one thing you can do to make your surveys matter to customers How to ask the right questions to get the answers you actually need 3 of the biggest mistakes businesses make when creating surveys Why the 'autopsy approach' should be left for dead If you're a business owner who wants to create life-long fans instead of satisfied customers, you don't want to miss this episode with Matt Champagne, Ph. D. KEY POINTS At 4:00 – Matt talks about what the 'autopsy approach' is, and the biggest mistakes businesses make when creating surveys. At 8:00 – Matt explains his principles of psychology, and shows how social media would fail if we treated it like we treat our surveys. At 11:00 – According to Matt, surveys are key to earning lifelong customers, and he explains the why and how. He also explains why 'asking' is the complete wrong approach. At 18:00 – Matt explains why he doesn't use the 'satisfied customer' approach, and the surprising way to make your customers happy through surveys. At 22:00 – Matt sums up what makes a great survey, and the short list of what you need to do to create it.


Each episode of Business Reimagined with Danny Iny | The Mirasee Podcast is a focused conversation that moves beyond surface-level tactics. As the founder and CEO of Mirasee and a best-selling author, Danny Iny brings a distinct perspective to these discussions, connecting principles from education and marketing to core business strategy. The dialogue naturally explores how guests-from seasoned marketers and authors to innovative startup founders-are fundamentally questioning and redesigning their approaches. This isn't about quick fixes; it's about examining the underlying mindsets and frameworks that lead to sustainable success and influence. You'll hear detailed stories of adaptation and principle, with every interview structured to extract concrete, usable insights. The podcast consistently delivers depth over breadth, ensuring each conversation concludes with clear, implementable ideas that listeners can apply to their own ventures. It’s for anyone who believes that the future of business is built on more thoughtful, human-centric, and adaptable foundations, and who wants to hear those blueprints discussed in earnest, substantive detail.
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