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What Counts?

Welcome to What Counts? by TrailBlazer Consulting. The hosts, Maura Dunn and Lee Karas bring over 30 years of experience consulting with public and private organizations across industries including energy, biotech, manufacturing, and technology. We...more

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From Spark to Scale: Mastering the IP Lifecycle - E122

December 01, 2025

From Spark to Scale: Mastering the IP Lifecycle - E122

Episode 122: IP Lifecycle or Intellectual property isn’t just about filing a trademark or patent—it’s the full journey of your ideas, inventions, and creative...

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Own What You Know: Turning Expertise Into IP - E121

November 17, 2025

Own What You Know: Turning Expertise Into IP - E121

Episode 121 - Every business starts with a purpose—but sustaining it requires more than passion. It demands clarity. In this episode, we unpack why...

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Business Records and Contracts: How Documentation Drives Growth, Compliance, and Strategy - E120

November 03, 2025

Business Records and Contracts: How Documentation Drives Growth, Compliance, and Strategy - E120

Episode 120 - In this episode, we explore how records and contracts aren’t just administrative necessities—they’re strategic assets that shape the trajectory of a...

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From Press to Pixel: The Evolution of Recorded Communication - E119

October 21, 2025

From Press to Pixel: The Evolution of Recorded Communication - E119

Episode 119 - From press to pixel. In this episode, we journey through the transformative history of recorded communication—from press to pixel. The invention...

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From Clay Tablets to Cloud: The Timeless Power of Records - E118

October 06, 2025

From Clay Tablets to Cloud: The Timeless Power of Records - E118

Discover how recordkeeping evolved from clay tablets to cloud-based systems. Lee and Maura explore the timeless principles of governance, transparency, and accountability that shape...

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Data That Drives You: How Small Businesses Can Protect, Classify, and Retain What Matters - E117

September 22, 2025

Data That Drives You: How Small Businesses Can Protect, Classify, and Retain What Matters - E117

Episode 117 - In this episode, we unpack the hidden backbone of every business: data. From handwritten guest books to sophisticated CRMs, we explore...

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