Most people don’t think about insolvency—until it’s staring them in the face.
In this episode, In the Trenches host Hanif Ibrahim speaks with Paul Blahut, Managing Partner at Sentinel Corporate Advisory, about what really happens when a business runs out of road.
Paul has worked with many owners navigating insolvency—and he shares the patterns, the blind spots, and the emotional toll that rarely make it into boardrooms or business books.
They talk about the shame that surrounds insolvency, the pressure leaders feel to keep up appearances, and why getting support early can be the difference between recovery and closure.
No jargon. No fluff. Just clear-eyed insight from someone who’s been there with founders when everything’s on
the line.