Haus Talk

In this episode of Haus Talk, I sit down with Jeremy Sopko for a conversation about what it really takes to build something meaningful — in business, in leadership, and in life. Jeremy doesn't sugarcoat the journey. We talk about the grind behind the scenes, the setbacks nobody posts about, and the discipline required when the excitement wears off. This isn't about overnight wins. It's about long...

In Episode of the Haus Talk Podcast, I'm sitting down with two of my closest friends and longtime business partners, Kyle Hannegan and Zach Plackemeier. We've been in the trenches together for nearly a decade — building careers, building families, and building a community that pushes each other to live above average. This conversation is all about 30 Medium, the annual challenge we run every Janua...

In this episode of Haus Talk, I sit down with one of my longtime teammates and close friends, Brian Folkerts. We played together at Washburn University, lived together as roommates, and have stayed connected through every season of life since. And if there's one word that defines Brian, it's grit. We walk through his full journey — from a Division II program to earning a shot in the NFL, getting c...

In this episode of Haus Talk, I sit down with my longtime friend, mentor, and one of the most relentless competitors I've ever known — Nick Purler. Nick is a three-time Missouri state champion, NCAA All-American at Oklahoma State, and the founder of Purler Wrestling Academy — a world-class training environment that's produced elite competitors for decades. I was a student in his room growing up, s...

In this episode of Haus Talk, I sit down with my good friend, Pastor Mark Griffith — a former college football player turned preacher, leader, and girl dad of three. Two of his daughters are adopted, and the story behind how that happened will stop you in your tracks. Mark opens up about his early years chasing football dreams, losing direction, and eventually surrendering to God's call to ministr...

In this episode of Haus Talk, I sit down with my older brother, Brad Dieckhaus — and for the first time ever, we're on camera together. This one hits deep. From growing up side-by-side through divorce and discipline, to battling on the wrestling mat and in life, this conversation goes beyond brotherhood — it's about faith, adversity, and what it really takes to live as a high performer. Brad's sto...

In my very first episode of the Haus Talk Podcast, I sit down with my wife, Ember Dieckhaus, for a raw and heartfelt conversation that lays the foundation for everything this show will stand for—faith, family, discipline, and high performance. We talk about our journey—years of adversity, early-morning routines, and the shared values that shaped who we are today. From 5 a.m. wake-ups and workouts...