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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

Latest Episodes

Turning Expertise Into Intellectual Property

November 17, 2025

Turning Expertise Into Intellectual Property

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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00:13:02

Business Records and Contracts: What to Keep and Why

November 03, 2025

Business Records and Contracts: What to Keep and Why

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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00:17:14

History of Recorded Communication: From Print to Digital

October 21, 2025

History of Recorded Communication: From Print to Digital

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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00:20:18

History of Records: From Clay Tablets to Cloud Storage

October 06, 2025

History of Records: From Clay Tablets to Cloud Storage

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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00:16:33

Small Business Data: How to Classify, Protect, and Retain It

September 22, 2025

Small Business Data: How to Classify, Protect, and Retain It

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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Business Operations Systems That Support Growth

September 08, 2025

Business Operations Systems That Support Growth

Episode 116 - In this episode of TrailBlazer, Maura and Lee dive into the essential components of business infrastructure setup—the behind-the-scenes systems that shape...

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