Rene Salas

Hi, I'm Rene Salas! I'm 33 years old, born and raised in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas. I'm married to an incredible woman, and together we're raising a beautiful blended family of seven kids!

Our house is full of love, laughter, and plenty of chaos, but I wouldn't have it any other way. We may come from different backgrounds, but what brings us together is the love we have for one another. Family time is a priority for us, whether we're joking around at home, heading to the movies, or just enjoying life together. Outside of work, I enjoy playing golf, riding my Harley, and spending time with my wife and kids.

But above everything else, my faith and my family are what drive me. Ministry has always been a huge part of my life, and whenever there's an opportunity to serve others, my family and I try to be there.

Before joining Samuels Insurance Group, my life looked very different. I served as a pastor at a First Baptist church and spent years working blue-collar jobs that took me across the country, from the oil fields to wind turbines.

I knew what it meant to work hard, travel for a living, and make sacrifices to provide for my family. But I also knew how valuable time was, especially with seven kids growing up at home. I didn't want to spend my life working so hard to provide for my family that I missed the opportunity to actually be with them.

When I met Patrick Samuels and learned about the opportunity in supplemental insurance, I wasn't looking for a career change. Honestly, it wasn't even something I had considered. But sometimes God opens doors you never expected.

The more I learned about the opportunity, the people, and the culture, the more I realized there might be something special here. I decided to take a chance, and looking back, I truly believe this opportunity was a blessing I didn't even know I was looking for.

What stood out to me wasn't just the potential to earn a great income. It was the genuine care, encouragement, training, and leadership support. After years of working in different industries, I had never experienced a team culture quite like this one.

At Samuels Insurance Group, your accomplishments are celebrated, your growth matters, and you're surrounded by people who want to see you succeed.

But if you ask me what I love most about this career, my answer is simple: It's the freedom to be present for the people who matter most. Yes, the financial opportunity, bonuses, and incentives are incredible. But having greater control over my schedule, being able to spend time with my family, and knowing I don't have to miss every important moment means even more to me.

This career isn't without challenges. Nothing worth building ever is. But the difference is that you're not doing it alone. There's always someone willing to answer the phone, offer guidance, or help you take the next step.

For me, this has become more than a career. It's an opportunity to live out my faith, serve families, develop as a leader, and build a future that reflects what matters most to me.

I've worked in the oil fields. I've traveled the country. I've served in ministry. And every chapter has taught me something valuable about hard work, sacrifice, and purpose.

Today, I'm grateful to be part of a team where I can bring those experiences together and use them to make a difference.

I used to travel across the country to provide for my family. Today, I'm building a career that gives me more opportunities to be present with them.

And if there's one thing I've learned, it's that sometimes the opportunity you never planned for becomes the blessing that changes your life.