Alaska Real Producers Magazine

10/22/2026

What if your clients didn’t just remember you...

What if they couldn’t imagine working with anyone else? 🤝

That’s what BECOMING IRREPLACEABLE is all about.

Join Alaska Real Producers for an inspiring and practical experience with John Israel, aka “Mr. Thank You,” as he shares how to create uncommon loyalty, strengthen relationships, and turn everyday client interactions into experiences people genuinely remember.

Because in real estate, the transaction eventually ends. The relationship doesn’t have to.

📅 Wednesday, November 11, 2026
📍 49th State Brewing Company | Anchorage
⏰ 10 AM–1 PM
🎤 John Israel | Mr. Thank You
🍽️ Education + Lunch + Networking

Come ready to rethink the way you connect with your clients, your team, your referral partners, and the people who make your business possible.

🎟️ Save your spot:
https://mrthankyouRP.eventbrite.com

And a huge thank you to the sponsors helping bring this experience to life! 💙

• First Rate Financial
• Tactical Capital Advisory Team (TAC CAT)
• Frontier Team | Pillar To Post
• Peggy Young | RE/MAX Fine Properties

Don’t just stay top of mind. Build relationships that last.

10/20/2026

10/19/2026

Meet the mind behind BECOMING IRREPLACEABLE! 🌟

Introducing John Israel, aka “Mr. Thank You,” a speaker, author, entrepreneur, and business relationship strategist on a mission to help people build stronger, more meaningful connections.

His journey began with a simple experiment: writing five thank-you notes every day for an entire year. What started as a personal challenge grew into a movement centered on gratitude, appreciation, and the power of human connection. 💌

Today, John helps business professionals rethink how they build relationships, strengthen client loyalty, and create experiences that make people feel truly valued. His message is a powerful reminder that success isn’t just about what you do. It’s about how you make others feel along the way.

Through BECOMING IRREPLACEABLE, John will challenge real estate professionals to go beyond transactions and build relationships that last a lifetime. 🤝

Because in a world full of automation, genuine human connection will always matter.

🎟️ Don’t forget to RSVP! Join us for this unforgettable experience with John Israel and discover what it really means to become irreplaceable.

👉 Reserve your spot: https://mrthankyouRP.eventbrite.com

10/17/2026

💡 COACHING CORNER: The Messy Middle | Coach Wayne Salmans Hero Nation Coaching

Building a business. Raising a family. Caring for aging parents. Trying to find time for yourself.

What happens when everyone needs something from you, and there never seems to be enough of you to go around?

In this month's Coaching Corner, Wayne Salmans, Founder of Hero Nation Coaching, shares a deeply personal memory of coming home from work, only to silence his excited children because he was still on a business call.

It's a moment he wishes he could take back—and one that reflects a struggle so many business owners and real estate professionals know all too well.

When your clients need answers, your family needs your attention, and everything feels urgent, how do you keep from losing yourself in the process?

💜 Wayne's latest article is a powerful reminder that success isn't just about the business we're building, but also about the people we're building it for.

📖 Read "The Messy Middle" in the October issue of Alaska Real Producers!
👉🏼https://online.flippingbook.com/view/700140812/18

10/16/2026

🤝 PREFERRED PARTNER SPOTLIGHT: Dayna Rumfelt | Lavender Survey & Mapping

Sometimes the path to building a successful business takes a few unexpected turns!

For Dayna Rumfelt, owner of Lavender Survey and Mapping, a summer job that was supposed to help fund a semester abroad turned into a career in land surveying that would take her around the world.

After gaining experience in Alaska, Japan, South Korea, and the East Coast, Dayna eventually found her way back home to Alaska in 2013, where she would go on to build a business rooted in accuracy, reliability, and genuine relationships.

Today, Lavender Survey and Mapping has become a trusted resource for real estate professionals throughout the Mat-Su Valley, known not only for quality survey work but also for Dayna's personal approach and commitment to her clients.

💜 We're proud to feature Dayna and Lavender Survey and Mapping as our October Preferred Partner Spotlight!

📖 Read Dayna's full story in the October issue of Alaska Real Producers to learn more about her journey and the business she's built.
👉🏼https://online.flippingbook.com/view/700140812/42

Written by Nick Ingrisani
Photos by Full Frame Media

10/15/2026

✨ OCTOBER COVER STORY: Jen & Jon Majors | Majors Realty Group, LLC

Behind the impressive numbers is an even more powerful story of resilience, faith, and second chances.

Last year, Majors Realty Group served over 271 people and closed more than $79 million in sales volume, becoming the fastest-growing brokerage in Alaska’s Interior, with Jon earning recognition as the market’s #1 agent.

But Jen and Jon’s journey began long before their success in real estate.

From Jen overcoming a difficult childhood and rebuilding her life to Jon’s military service and 25-year career in sales, their individual paths eventually brought them together in Fairbanks in 2007.

What followed was the beginning of a partnership built on love, determination, and a shared vision for the future.

💜 We’re proud to feature Jen and Jon Majors on the cover of our October issue of Alaska Real Producers!

📖 Read their full story to discover the challenges they’ve overcome and the journey behind the business they’ve built together.
👉🏼https://online.flippingbook.com/view/700140812/30

Written by Nick Ingrisani
Photography by Jamie Kennedy, Peaceful Soul Photography

Jen Majors Jon Majors Peaceful Soul Photography

10/14/2026

Congratulations to Steve Amidon of A1 Inspection Services!

Alaska Real Producers is proud to congratulate Steve Amidon of A1 Inspection Services on being named the Valley Board of REALTORS® Affiliate of the Year!

As a valued Preferred Partner of Alaska Real Producers, Steve continues to demonstrate his dedication to supporting Alaska’s real estate community and the professionals who serve it.

We’re thrilled to see Steve receive this well-deserved recognition and are proud to have him as part of the Alaska Real Producers family!

Please join us in congratulating Steve on this outstanding achievement!

10/14/2026

🔥 AGENT ON FIRE: Karen Ross-Realtor | Jack White Real Estate - Wasilla

Some of the most inspiring success stories are built on resilience, determination, and the courage to start over.

For Karen Ross, real estate wasn't her first career. After spending more than 25 years building and running a successful business in Alaska, she found herself ready for a new chapter. But her journey took an unexpected turn when she faced serious health challenges that would test her strength and determination.

Rather than letting life's obstacles define her future, Karen continued moving forward.

Today, eight years into her real estate career, she's been recognized as a Top Producer at Jack White Real Estate for three consecutive years and is on track for a fourth!

What makes Karen's story special isn't just her success. It's the grit, compassion, and genuine desire to make a positive difference in the lives of the people she serves.

💜 We're proud to recognize Karen as our October Agent on Fire!

📖 Read Karen's full story in the October issue of Alaska Real Producers to discover the journey behind her success.
Read the full article here 👇🏼
https://online.flippingbook.com/view/700140812/24

Written by Nick Ingrisani
Photography by Full Frame Media and provided by Agentco_realtors

10/14/2026

Three years of Alaska Real Producers. ❤️

It was never really just about the magazine. It has always been about the people.

The people who show up.
The people who support one another.
The people who celebrate each other’s successes.
The people who believe that competition and collaboration can exist side by side.

Our 3 Year Anniversary & Awards Celebration was a celebration of exactly that.

A huge thank you to every agent and Preferred Partner who came out, celebrated with us, shared in the evening, and helped make this community what it is today. We’re incredibly grateful for your support, your energy, and your commitment to Alaska’s real estate industry. 🥂

And a very special THANK YOU TO OUR SPONSORS for supporting Alaska Real Producers and helping us create experiences that bring our community together:

💙 TAC CAT | Tactical Capital Advisory Team .0
💙 First Rate Financial
💙 Stewart Title
💙 Prime Lending
💙 First National Bank Alaska Home Loan Center
💙 COUNTRY Financial | Laura Davis
💙 Cleaning’s A Breeze

Thank you for believing in the mission and for being part of the journey.

Here’s to three incredible years of connection, collaboration, celebration, and community. And to everything still ahead. 🥂

Alaska Real Producers is about the people. Always has been. Always will be.