WWETT Show 2027 • Live Trenchless Business Panel

Trenchless Business Unfiltered: A Live Q&A Panel With Industry Experts

In-Line Renewal Solutions is joining a cross-functional group of trenchless professionals for a candid discussion about the decisions that shape contractor growth—from equipment and field execution to marketing, hiring, risk, municipal work, and long-term profitability.

Date February 24, 2027
Time 10:00–11:00 AM ET
Location Indianapolis, IN
Live Panel

One Hour. Real Questions. Experience-Driven Answers.

A 60-minute panel built around the questions trenchless contractors are actually asking about growth, equipment, operations, staffing, risk, municipal work, and profitability.

Real Questions. Real Field Experience. No Script.

A Business Conversation Built for Contractors Who Actually Have to Deliver the Work

Growth only works when the equipment, people, systems, and field execution can support it.

Trenchless Business Unfiltered brings together independent professionals from multiple sides of the industry for an open Q&A about what it takes to build, scale, and sustain a profitable trenchless operation.

From In-Line Renewal Solutions' perspective, the value is in connecting business decisions with what happens after the job is sold. Equipment selection, training, production capacity, crew readiness, technical support, and field efficiency all influence whether growth turns into stronger margins or more operational strain.

Attendees are encouraged to bring the questions that are difficult to solve through online research alone and hear practical answers backed by real trenchless experience.

What the Conversation Will Cover

One Panel. The Full Trenchless Business Picture.

The discussion connects the business side, field side, and growth side of trenchless contracting so attendees can see how each decision affects the entire operation.

01

Equipment & Technology

Evaluate equipment, materials, and systems around real production needs, crew capability, and long-term return.

02

Field Efficiency

Improve planning, training, accountability, and production systems to reduce downtime and protect margins.

03

Lead Generation

Understand how demand connects to the operational capacity required to deliver profitable trenchless work.

04

Hiring & Retention

Build a team that can support more work while protecting culture, safety, and performance.

05

Insurance & Risk

Protect crews, equipment, projects, and the long-term health of the operation.

06

Municipal Work

Navigate bidding, specifications, project expectations, and municipal trenchless opportunities.

07

Growth & Expansion

Add crews, services, markets, partnerships, or acquisitions without outrunning the systems behind the business.

08

Live Audience Q&A

Bring the questions you cannot easily answer online and get direct, experience-driven feedback from the panel.

From Opportunity to Execution

Growth Becomes Real When The Field Can Support It

In-Line Renewal Solutions works with contractors who are adding trenchless services, upgrading equipment, training technicians, expanding production capacity, and solving technical problems that show up when more work starts moving through the pipeline.

A business can generate more leads and win larger projects, but sustainable growth depends on whether crews have the right tools, training, technical support, processes, and production discipline to deliver.

Independent Industry Voices

Meet the WWETT 2027 Panel

Seven industry professionals bringing different areas of experience into one fast-paced, audience-driven discussion.

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Steve

Gregg, WWETT 2027 trenchless business panelist
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Gregg

Dave, WWETT 2027 trenchless business panelist
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Dave

Rich, WWETT 2027 trenchless business panelist
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Rich

Mac, WWETT 2027 trenchless business panelist
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Mac

Tim, WWETT 2027 trenchless business panelist
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Tim

Briana, WWETT 2027 trenchless business panelist
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Briana

Learning Objectives

Practical Takeaways You Can Apply Back in the Business

Attendees should leave with clearer priorities, stronger questions, and practical ideas they can evaluate inside their own operation.

01

Identify practical strategies for scaling a trenchless business using real-world operator experience.

02

Evaluate lead-generation approaches that support consistent, high-quality opportunities.

03

Understand how staffing, retention, training, and field capacity affect sustainable growth.

04

Gain perspective on municipal projects, bidding expectations, specifications, and expansion opportunities.

05

Recognize insurance and risk considerations that protect people, equipment, and long-term business value.

06

Identify field and operational improvements that strengthen productivity, margins, and customer experience.

07

Explore mergers, acquisitions, partnerships, and other paths for strategic business expansion.

08

Use live expert feedback to work through specific business questions with practical next steps.

Who Should Attend

Built for Contractors Entering, Growing, or Scaling in Trenchless

The session is intended for growth-minded plumbers, business owners, contractors, and trenchless operators who want a clearer understanding of what it takes to build a stronger company in this market.

  • Plumbing companies considering trenchless expansion
  • Established trenchless contractors increasing production capacity
  • Owners evaluating new equipment, systems, or service lines
  • Operators building stronger teams and technician capability
  • Companies exploring commercial, municipal, or acquisition growth
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Have an Equipment, Field, or Growth Question for the Panel?

Send it ahead of the session or bring it with you to WWETT. The panel is designed around real contractor questions—including the issues that sit between equipment, production, staffing, sales, growth, and field execution.

  • Date: Wednesday, February 24, 2027
  • Time: 10:00 AM – 11:00 AM ET
  • Location: Indiana Convention Center, Indianapolis, IN
  • Format: Live panel discussion with audience Q&A
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