Author: Amber Klassen
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Thankful Thursday: Grateful for Our Firstborn, Keith 🤍
Today my heart is extra full… all because of our firstborn, Keith. If you would’ve told me years ago that I’d be working real estate with him someday, I never would’ve imagined it. Yet here we are — and it’s been one of the best experiences of my life. Fresh from graduating cum laude, Keith…
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✨ Thankful Thursday ✨
Grateful for My Husband — Our Steady Leader at Home and at The Klassen Group Today’s Thankful Thursday gratitude is all about my husband, Johnny — Realtor John, team leader of The Klassen Group, and the steady, grounded force behind both our family and our business. I am so thankful for the way he leads…
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🌟 Thankful Thursdays: A Season of Gratitude & Kindness 🌟
by Amber Klassen | The Klassen Group – Salina Homes Yesterday’s meeting with our Marketing Director Taylor at Salina Homes left me feeling inspired and grateful. 💛 We brainstormed new ways to share more heart in our work — and Thankful Thursdays was born! What a perfect idea for November — a whole month to…
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“Called to Be There: When Love and Loss Meet at 2:22”
Vance. Even saying his name brings a soft ache — a reminder of a life gone too soon and a mother’s heart forever changed. This week, I had the honor of being asked by my dear friend Kris to go with her to a hearing in honor of her beautiful 17-year-old son, Vance, her youngest…
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💫 October 22, 2025 — A Day I Won’t Forget 💫
This Wednesday, Bernie told me he has cancer. Even though he’s 89, the news hit me hard. His wife, Mary, was one of the most special souls I’ve ever met. I first met her when she came in for a haircut — and over the eight years I knew her, I realized she was an…
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Today’s Mission: Grow, Connect, Lead — at THINK! 2025 🌟
I’m so excited to be attending THINK! 2025 today—right here in our hometown of Salina, Kansas, at the beautiful Stiefel Theatre! 💛 Salina has truly become home for our family. We’ve raised our four kids here and have been part of this amazing community for almost 18 years. It’s where we’ve built our dreams, grown…
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🌊 “Rise the Tide That All Your Ships Are On”
If there’s one phrase that captured the spirit of the National Association of REALTORS® Conference, it’s this one: “Rise the tide that all your ships are on.” This Wednesday was full of ideas, inspiration, and connection — not just about real estate, but about leadership, creativity, and personal growth. From learning about video storytelling, to…
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🌟 Knowing You’re Right Where You’re Supposed to Be 🌟
Lately, I’ve had an epiphany: we accomplish so much in a day, and instead of feeling drained, I feel happy, excited, and energized. That’s when you know—you’re walking in your calling. For a while, I struggled with imposter syndrome as a realtor. I’d compare myself to Johnny and other seasoned realtors in the industry. Johnny…
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Becoming a Realtor at 43
At forty-three, a brand-new page, A season of life, a different stage. Not starting over, but starting anew, With courage enough for the dream to come true. Yesterday we gathered, the Klassen Group strong, Among peers and mentors, where we belong. Nancy shared wisdom from Bank of the Midwest, Her words reminding us to give…
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A Day of Love, Legacy, and New Beginnings
There are some days in life that feel like they are wrapped in a glow you’ll never forget—days that imprint on your heart forever. Landon and Madilynn’s wedding day was one of those days. From the quiet, tender moments of preparation to the joyful celebrations that carried us late into the night, every detail spoke…