In this episode of Founders Future, host Ammar Elm sits down with Jake Pigatto, founder of EVOLVE FITNESS CHICAGO III LLC, a premium personal training studio and wellness brand that merges functional fitness with holistic health and personal development. Jake shares his unique journey from having a background in taxes and financial analysis to becoming a serial entrepreneur who has successfully acquired two businesses. He details his acquisition of Evolve Fitness in 2022, explaining how he discovered the opportunity through BizBuySell, completed the entire acquisition process in just 4-5 months, and transitioned from the previous owners who were looking to retire.

The conversation dives deep into Jake's business model, which focuses on personalized one-on-one training where every client is paired with a dedicated trainer, setting them apart from traditional gyms. Jake discusses his role as the primary driver of marketing and sales through Google Ads, while his trainers focus on delivering exceptional client experiences. He also reveals his innovative expansion into corporate wellness programs, partnering with corporate wellness coach Ty Whitley to offer three-tier services to companies including online fitness and nutrition coaching, group classes, and personal training. This strategic diversification allows Evolve to serve clients beyond their Chicago location and tap into the growing corporate wellness market, demonstrating Jake's entrepreneurial vision for scaling a service-based business.